Should I get the GT 1030?

[asimaish1114]

Hey everyone! I'm really confused as I want to upgrade my HP Compaq 8200 Elite SFF's GPU, I checked some posts and I'm concerned about the Power Supply. People are saying that this PC's PCIe slot can't pull enough power, but I've seen a video in which somebody uses this card in the same case.

My complete specs: https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-compaq-8200-elite-small-form-factor-pc/5037931/document/c02781693

The YouTube video I'm talking about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnBMkOO34Nk&lc=z22uxb5zilmghrlmyacdp43bkk3u4nhpka1fkepcnopw03c010c.1526182343854752

 

[camieabz]

It will probably work, but will it give you a noticeable gain from your current GPU situation? It's only worth it, if it makes a worthwhile difference.

 

[herrwizo]

1030 is way better (nearly 8x) than integrated GPU in 2nd gen Intel CPUs. And it will most likely work. Note that the card needs to be low-profile version, or it won't physically fit!

 

[asimaish1114]

herrwizo, I know that I need a low profile, and camieabz it will definitely make a GIGANTIC difference, I right now have the GeForce Nvidia 9500GT which is a 2008 entry level release.

 

[herrwizo]

It is 7x faster than 9500GT, so yeah 😀