Hello peeps
So I bought this pre-built model 400G4PDM/I77700/500HQ/4C/8f , A mouse and a keyboard included from HP
this system has:
- Intel® Core™ i7-7700 Processor
- A western digital 500GB hard-disk
- A 180 watt 80+bronze powersupply
- 1x 8GB DDR4 2133 Mhz RAM
- Intel® HD Graphics 630
that's for the that's for the options part, as for expansion:
Ports
Front:
Universal audio jack with CTIA headset support
2 USB 3.1 Gen 1
1 SD 3 card reader (optional) Back:
1 audio out connector
1 DisplayPort™
1 VGA
4 USB 2.0
2 USB 3.1 Gen 1
1 audio in connector
1 RJ-45
1 power connector
Expansion slots
Turbo Drive (M.2 PCIe)
1 M.2 2230 for wireless NIC
PCI Express x16 (v3.0)(wired as a x4) 4.2", full height 6.6" length, 35 W max power
PCI Express x16 (v3.0) 4.2" full height, 6.6" length, 75 W max power
Upgrades:
1-SSD:(done)
For this upgrade I went with the SAMSUNG 960 EVO M.2 250GB NVMe PCI-Express 3.0 x4 plugged it in the previously mentioned PCIE x16 that is (wired as a x4) through an Asus Hyper M.2 PCI-Express x4, and it is working properly as my system bootable, keeping the 500GB hard-disk for storage.
2-GPU
With only my 1x (PCI Express x16 (v3.0) 4.2" full height, 6.6" length, 75 W max power) left for expansion, I am choosing to go with a passive cooling GeForce®GTX 1050 Ti KalmX with it's TDP at 75 watts being my built limit, although it is not available for sale right now, I will have to wait to be able to get a hold of one.
3-WiFi
I want to add WiFi solution to my PC, just so I can have my computer ready for any kind of requirements although I will be running it via cable when working on it, and Bluetooth can get very handy.
I didn't know what network card to choose exactly, just because I don't really have a lot of background knowledge about this matter.
4-RAM
To be able to carry any kind of task that I will be putting on this computer I would want to match my stick with another 8 GB of DDR4 RAM to have a total of 16 GB memory running at 2133 Mhz enabling the dual channel bandwidth supposedly increasing performance and Graphics processing performance.
Problems:
1-Enough power to run the GPU?
With my low wattage powersupply I am really concerned if my PC can run a 1050 ti like the KalmX, and I have no idea how to know, and in-case it can't; is it possible to upgrade the PSU in pre-built PCs???
2-I can't decide what WiFi adapter to get.
I would love to hear reviews or insights about WiFi adapters. (I care about Bluetooth, WiFi range and ping)
Cost:
1-HP ProDesk 400G4PDM/I77700/500HQ/4C/8f ------- 660$
2-Samsung evo 960 250GB + Asus hyper m.2 ------- 180$
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These prices are for the marker here in Jordan. So prices may differ drastically.
(am pretty sure you can get the ssd and the kit for cheaper than this price)
And bro aren't these boot time fast