[SOLVED] Would a gtx 1060 be compatible with my hp-envy 700?

[Hmzkn]

This is my first time posting here so sorry if I'm doing this wrong. I'm just following the outline from the guide of how to ask abt new gpu's

ok so I'm looking to buy a gtx 1060 for my hp pc and I just wanted to know if it would be compatible with things like my motherboard and psu​

• Current psu: 633187-003(already have a 1030 gpu installed along with that)
• Motherboard: MS-7826(Kaili)
• CPU: Intel core i5 4430
• Memory:12GB
• Use for gpu: gaming(Gta 5, Just Cause 4, CoD WARZONE, Mortal Kombat 11, Battlefront, ect.)
• Approximate purchase date and budget: Around a week to a couple of weeks and possibly a budget of up to $300
• Country of orgin: United States

 

[Dj0gany]

Whats the model and the price of the 1060?

 

[Hmzkn]

Whats the model and the price of the 1060?

Uhh ig I would go with the EVGA model(i never really though of it and how many different ones there are). The price can be like $100-$300 on ebay from $100-$550 on amazon(sometimes even above $550

 

[tecmo34]

I would be concern with the "cheap" HP power supply. The RTX 1030 is rated for 300 watt system and the RTX 1060 is rated for 400 watts system. Your PSU is a 460 watt, so it is getting close to limits and it is pretty generic low end power supplier.

https://www.evga.com/products/product.aspx?pn=02G-P4-6333-KR

https://www.evga.com/products/specs/gpu.aspx?pn=3fc4282d-a2a2-4998-8edd-0482d29a9a38

 

[Hmzkn]

I would be concern with the "cheap" HP power supply. The RTX 1030 is rated for 300 watt system and the RTX 1060 is rated for 400 watts system. Your PSU is a 460 watt, so it is getting close to limits and it is pretty generic low end power supplier.

https://www.evga.com/products/product.aspx?pn=02G-P4-6333-KR

https://www.evga.com/products/specs/gpu.aspx?pn=3fc4282d-a2a2-4998-8edd-0482d29a9a38

Ah ok, so is there a specific psu that u would recommend i buy?

 

[Hmzkn]

I would be concern with the "cheap" HP power supply. The RTX 1030 is rated for 300 watt system and the RTX 1060 is rated for 400 watts system. Your PSU is a 460 watt, so it is getting close to limits and it is pretty generic low end power supplier.

https://www.evga.com/products/product.aspx?pn=02G-P4-6333-KR

https://www.evga.com/products/specs/gpu.aspx?pn=3fc4282d-a2a2-4998-8edd-0482d29a9a38

Also, are there any other problems recognize with my specs that would prevent me from using this gpu in my pc?

 

[Dj0gany]

Other than the powersupply, no.

 

[Hmzkn]

Other than the powersupply, no.

Ohh ok thx for the help

 

[Archaic59]

I would be concern with the "cheap" HP power supply. The RTX 1030 is rated for 300 watt system and the RTX 1060 is rated for 400 watts system. Your PSU is a 460 watt, so it is getting close to limits and it is pretty generic low end power supplier.

https://www.evga.com/products/product.aspx?pn=02G-P4-6333-KR

https://www.evga.com/products/specs/gpu.aspx?pn=3fc4282d-a2a2-4998-8edd-0482d29a9a38

Actually that AcBel PSU is limited to 380 watts on +12 volt, so even less usable for upgrades, but a GT 1030 probably ok.
https://www.vrassets.us/images/product/_57_15_3944.jpg

 

[punkncat]

Actually, yes, there could be.

The PSU in that doesn't look to be a "standard" ATX mounting. I would check that and open the case to be sure that the (motherboard) plug ends were "traditional" as well.

Prebuild PC makers like HP, Dell, and so on will sometimes go out of their way to make sure parts aren't off the shelf compatible.

Make sure to consider the measurements of the card and the available space inside the case as well.

Another issue I see is the RAM configuration. Assumably an 8GB stick and a 4GB stick. Need some matched RAM so it can run in dual channel mode (if the mobo has it).

 

[Hmzkn]

Other than the powersupply, no.

So if i were to get smth like a 500 watt psu, would i need to get another or more powerful fan or am i good?

 

[Dj0gany]

So if i were to get smth like a 500 watt psu, would i need to get another or more powerful fan or am i good?

What do you mean by a more powerful fan?
A case fan or smth else?

 

[Hmzkn]

What do you mean by a more powerful fan?
A case fan or smth else?

Yea like to prevent overheating i think?
Srry if the previous question was dumb

 

[Dj0gany]

Yea like to prevent overheating i think?
Srry if the previous question was dumb

No, it wasnt dumb, i was just confused as people often tend to forget how important case airflow is : )
Do you have a rear exhaust fan in your case?
If not, get one asap, it should drastically improve your airflow, as i suspect the case has only a rear exhaust fan slot.
Your motherboard for sure has a 4 pin fan header, so just plugg it in there and you can even control it, but thats anothet story.