new build, is psu compatable?

[Charley Bentley]

i am buying this pre built hp https://uk.webuy.com/product-detail?id=sdeshp400g316b&categoryName=desktops-windows&superCatName=computing&title=hp-400-g3-i7-6700-8gb-ram-256gb-ssd-dvd-rw-windows-10-b and am putting an rx570 sapphire pulse. i know i need a new psu, are the connectors on the mobo standard so i can just replace the psu?

[Xiee]

Why not just build a PC from scratch instead of getting that pre-built?

[Charley Bentley]

1 minute ago, Xiee said:

Why not just build a PC from scratch instead of getting that pre-built?

its cheaper 

[nox_]

3 minutes ago, Charley Bentley said:

its cheaper 

It really isn't. There are better used options also.

[Xiee]

Just now, Charley Bentley said:

its cheaper 

From what I recall, this HP is a microtower. I don't think standard PSUs will fit in that thing unless maybe you buy an SFX one.

[mariushm]

It seems that computer is equipped with a custom HP power supply, which is rated for 180 watts.

So, while you have a pci-e x16 slot, the whole computer is limited to 180w, so you're kinda limited to video cards that don't require additional power, cards that don't consume more than what the slot can give.

Basically, looking at cards like gt1050, 1650 etc etc...

 

I would not recommend that computer, simply because it's just too difficult to upgrade the power supply.

[nox_]

1 minute ago, Xiee said:

From what I recall, this HP is a microtower. I don't think standard PSUs will fit in that thing unless maybe you buy an SFX one.

You are right.

[5x5]

That's quite poor value for a micro tower tbh

[mariushm]

Here's a configuration close to 225 pounds that would allow you to upgrade in the future.

The motherboard won't allow overclocking, but it's good enough to upgrade to a six core Ryzen in the future.

 

Only 1 stick of ram because motherboard has only 2 slots - Add a 2nd 8 GB stick as soon as possible because you get about 10-20% more performance with memory in dual channel mode.

 

If you have the funds to go with RX 570, you could save some money by buying a Ryzen 1500 from that website, ex 55 uk pounds : link

You get 4 cores/ 8 threads, a bit more performance than 2200g but not quite as good as a six core Ryzen 1600/2600.

The only catch is that it may come without cooler, in which case you'd have to buy a 10-20 pounds cooler

 

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5 GHz Quad-Core Processor	£73.98 @ Amazon UK
Motherboard	Gigabyte GA-A320M-S2H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard	£42.98 @ Amazon UK
Memory	ADATA 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4-2666 Memory	£28.48 @ Amazon UK
Case	Thermaltake Versa H22 ATX Mid Tower Case	£31.45 @ Ebuyer
Power Supply	Corsair CX (2017) 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply	£45.99 @ Currys PC World
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	£222.88
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