Need help upgrading my (unfortunate) pre-built HP Pavilion

[Jackson Heat]

Hello everyone, I'm in need of some advice regarding my GPU upgrade. I would like to know the best type of card I can use with my mini-computer

It's a pre-built HP with modest specs, and it's actually not a bad gaming PC, but I need it ready for VR (HTC Vive to be specific). Here's all the information...

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/hp-pavilion-desktop-pc-intel-i7-7700-1tb-hdd-12gb-ram-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1050/11557159.aspx

I've taken some pictures of the insides for everyone to look at... would I be able to fit a 1070 or 1080 ITX card with this small amount of space? There is very little room left as you can see lol

Thanks in advance for the assistance!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1soSos3tnsQhB5r_3pEC2IJalSubaO4Fo/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DBuBwI4BO1Fc3m3W-3u8LMQqVdfEVsFX/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DqdUEmEjFpLPsaHbRaYYpzK6G7cwRw_D/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13Qea_9oBkXQdZVzaoBw9mkBVDaP6ZDE7/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WG-2VgweJEYxrht6OPBkqTfyXnqMxjfS/view

 

[Canada EH]

8 minutes ago, Jackson Heat said:

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/hp-pavilion-deskto...

link does not work

[A1Mike_W]

The link to the pre-built is dead, so I can't find out much about clearance. I suggest you get a tape measure and see how much clearance you have (as you need about 17cm to fit the mini-ITX card).

It's not too clear on the pictures but you might be able to relocate your HDD to increase the space a bit. Or you could also try light modding if you're desperate, but if you're willing to go with a 1070/1080 you should be able to spend a few bucks on a case. Half-decent ones are to be had for under $30.

Also make sure your power supply can handle a better card. Again, couldn't make out anything substantial from the pictures.

[Jackson Heat]

Whoops =) all fixed! Thanks for the headsup!

[Jackson Heat]

Yeah the power supply would definitely need an upgrade... is it plausible to move all of that hardware into a new case? 

[kirashi]

12 minutes ago, Jackson Heat said:

Whoops =) all fixed! Thanks for the headsup!

Nope, link still dead. 404 not found when clicking on it.

[DaftBehemoth]

The link works fine for me. 
 

The motherboard in that HP computer is proprietary. The power connections are not the same as what you would have on a standard ATX or MATX motherboard... So you will have trouble with upgrading the PSU. You may also have trouble plugging in the power button to a normal case.

[Jackson Heat]

Third time's a charm...? lol sorry guys

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/hp-pavilion-desktop-pc-intel-i7-7700-1tb-hdd-12gb-ram-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1050/11557159.aspx

[bnecksz11]

The power supply definitely will need an upgrade considering the components of this PC. I saw a comment where it said he cut off a part of the case in order to fit in a new PSU, however I wouldn't recommend upgrading this any further considering the limitations of the 180 watt PSU. You could try moving everything else into a bigger case to avoid any struggles.

 

To be honest, this PC does seem a little bit overpriced but considering the rising of PC gaming and the inflation of Video Cards, it's a decent price for a prebuil.

[KarathKasun]

GTX 1070 ITX.

 

Will need a better PSU though, 450w should be adequate.

 

MB looks like Flex-ATX/micro ATX, connectors look like standard ATX.

[Jackson Heat]

Well I asked for some phyiscal help and managed to order  a 1070 ITX card! (Gigabyte) =)
I'm going to add 450-600w PSU and if there's money left... rip out the optical drive for an SSD

Who needs an optical drive these days... right?

The build is definitely a little strange, but I think it's okay for upgrading a prebuilt... and now I have the gtx 1050 for my old Dell XPS!
Thanks for helping guys!

http://www.userbenchmark.com/PCBuilder/Custom/S51598-M197769.191450.420.244159vsS51598-M197769.141989.19728.420.244159