[SOLVED] Slap a gaming GPU in an EliteDesk 705 G4 ?

[Frierfly]

HP EliteDesk 705 G4 Mini PC - AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 2400GE 3.2GHz, 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD, Vega Graphics, 2x USB 3.1 Type-C, Windows 10 Pro 64-bit - 4HX42UT#ABA

About to buy the above PC for home business use. Thinking about getting a second one if I can reasonable turn it into a mid-level gaming machine. What graphics cards in the $150 - $250 range can I shove into it that will handle newer games? I would also need to add a HDD to hold the vast library of Steam games my son has acquired.

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

I'd suggest a max of a GTX1660 Super or RX590 or so for capable 1080p 60hz gaming. Getting an additional 8gbs or ram would be an advantage now. There are lots of games now that use upwards of 8gbs system ram at 1080p.

 

[rgd1101]

is it this?
https://www8.hp.com/us/en/desktops/product-details/product-specifications/21353696

none. look to me is a laptop in a desktop mini case

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

is it this?
https://www8.hp.com/us/en/desktops/product-details/product-specifications/21353696

none. look to me is a laptop in a desktop mini case

didn't even see the mini case. Good spot.

 

[Frierfly]

Given the form factor, will the suggested GPU fit in the case?

didn't even see the mini case. Good spot.

 

[rgd1101]

there is no space in mini case. either do the sff, or mt case

click on the link and read the spec

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Given the form factor, will the suggested GPU fit in the case?

As rgd pointed out. Won't work. There are some low profile GPU's out there and some are very small, but you would actually be better off with the Vega iGPU. I saw in the specs, that it can take an RX560, but, I just don't see how. It could have been for the 705 G4 Mircotower version which has a mini tower, which possibly could accommodate a discrete card.

 

[DSzymborski]

It's the minitower or bust and you have to get the one that has the 400W PSU, which is what they give you with an included RX 580, which you'll no doubt have to overpay for.

Honestly, if you're trying to build a gaming PC, I wouldn't go for a solution here.

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Note on the MT:
NOTE:
The MT can support a single graphics card up to 75 W. When configured with dual graphics cards support is limited to 35 W for each.

 

[Frierfly]

I haven't done anything with mini cases before, I always use MT cases so I have room. Guess I'll just get the one for home office use and look into building a something in a MT case for my son. Thank you for your speedy responses.

there is no space in mini case. either do the sff, or mt case

click on the link and read the spec

 

[InfiniteIKEA]

HP EliteDesk 705 G4 Mini PC - AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 2400GE 3.2GHz, 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD, Vega Graphics, 2x USB 3.1 Type-C, Windows 10 Pro 64-bit - 4HX42UT#ABA

About to buy the above PC for hess use. Thinking about getting a second one if I can reasonable turn it into a mid-level gaming machine. What graphics cards in the $150 - $250 range can I shove into it that will handle newer games? I would also need to add a HDD to hold the vast library of Steam games my son has acquired.

HP EliteDesk 705 G4 Mini PC - AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 2400GE 3.2GHz, 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD, Vega Graphics, 2x USB 3.1 Type-C, Windows 10 Pro 64-bit - 4HX42UT#ABA

About to buy the above PC for home business use. Thinking about getting a second one if I can reasonable turn it into a mid-level gaming machine. What graphics cards in the $150 - $250 range can I shove into it that will handle newer games? I would also need to add a HDD to hold the vast library of Steam games my son has acquired.

you can get a 1660 super for as low as 225 and for retail right now. I would definitely buy another 8gb of ram

 

[rgd1101]

you can get a 1660 super for as low as 225 and for retail right now. I would definitely buy another 8gb of ram

not for g4 mini. it won't fit