upgrading an HP with a pci-e slot

codek · 02-10-2007, 08:14 PM

I could get a HP Pavilion a1730n on a pretty good deal for about $600

it has an AMD 4600+
2gb ram
320gb hd
dvd burner

Asus motherboard A8M2N-LA

with an onboard gpu

but also a PCI-E slot.

link to asus

Which power supply can i get to fit in this? Or should I strip all this and put in into my Antec p160

if I want to run a 8800gtx

=Sarc= · 02-10-2007, 08:20 PM

If the P160 can hold a micro-ATX board, I'd put it in there. You'll get better airflow, a new PSU will definitely fit, and more room to organize cables.

**Trooper** · 02-10-2007, 08:39 PM

for HP you CANT upgrade the powersupply. They are built specifically for that machine and an after market wont fit, goes for most brand name PCs. Take parts out of the machine and putting them in another voids your warranty. I don't think the move will be as easy as you thing. Most of those motherboards are built for that case with those holes only, you can try though

Black_V!per · 02-15-2007, 11:04 PM

Like Trooper said HP/Dell/ect dont allow for different PSU's unless you mod the back of the case to allow them... Its usually not pretty, mine ended up looking like someone kicked the metal from the inside out and its sharp... It holds my New Antec550w PSU though, able to power a 6800 and then some...

02-10-2007, 08:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
codek Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1	upgrading an HP with a pci-e slot I could get a HP Pavilion a1730n on a pretty good deal for about $600 it has an AMD 4600+ 2gb ram 320gb hd dvd burner Asus motherboard A8M2N-LA with an onboard gpu but also a PCI-E slot. link to asus Which power supply can i get to fit in this? Or should I strip all this and put in into my Antec p160 if I want to run a 8800gtx

02-10-2007, 08:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
=Sarc= Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 4,440	Re: upgrading an HP with a pci-e slot If the P160 can hold a micro-ATX board, I'd put it in there. You'll get better airflow, a new PSU will definitely fit, and more room to organize cables. __________________ JO Guides & Tutorials Team Element - It's who you game with.

02-10-2007, 08:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Trooper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In my wifes house......if she says i can Age: 25 Posts: 8,473	Re: upgrading an HP with a pci-e slot for HP you CANT upgrade the powersupply. They are built specifically for that machine and an after market wont fit, goes for most brand name PCs. Take parts out of the machine and putting them in another voids your warranty. I don't think the move will be as easy as you thing. Most of those motherboards are built for that case with those holes only, you can try though

02-15-2007, 11:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Black_V!per Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kingman AZ. Age: 20 Posts: 1,442	Re: upgrading an HP with a pci-e slot Like Trooper said HP/Dell/ect dont allow for different PSU's unless you mod the back of the case to allow them... Its usually not pretty, mine ended up looking like someone kicked the metal from the inside out and its sharp... It holds my New Antec550w PSU though, able to power a 6800 and then some... __________________ Start counting, when you reach infinity tell me. If you can read this you've got to much time on your hands.

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