HP OEM 240w Powering an i7 4790 + 1050 Ti — Safe or Not?
HP OEM 240w Powering an i7 4790 + 1050 Ti — Safe or Not?
I know this is abit of a gray area and the opinions are divided on this.
One of my HP EliteDesk 800 G1 SFF with a 240 w PSU powering a i7 4790 + 1050 Ti LP / 16 G ram and SSD
What is your experience with HP OEM PSU's. I'm not nessecarely worried about the wattage, i have a watt meter that i will use on a full stress test in a few days. I don't expect to surpass 200 watts realisticly but i do need to take into concideration the power spikes.
I am however worried about the quality of the PSU and their ability to put out a consistent 240 watts.
Thoughts or experience with these elitedesk budget builds?
When expecting a steady 200W draw, you're likely operating near the limit, particularly with an older power supply unit. These original equipment manufacturer PSUs are designed for the initial setup and lack significant buffer capacity.
1050 Ti LP
TDP75 W Recommended PSU250 W
Your system runs at around 10 watts. Performance varies—some may face problems while others function smoothly. The best choice is to consider a more reliable power supply if possible. Previous models were designed for specific needs, like powerful office computers.
Hp and Dell also recognized the need for lower power usage when using it as a gaming PC with minimal power supply capacity.
Avoid running demanding software that puts extra strain on the power supply.
Don’t push games to ultra or high settings, as they increase stress on the PSU.
Keep the load light and simple for optimal performance.
Some PSU reviewers perform overload tests at 110% of the stated maximum power. High-quality units remain intact and continue functioning normally at full ambient temperatures of 40°C or 50°C. On the other end, low-cost PSUs often fail, catch fire, or explode when the load surpasses 50% of the quoted maximum. I believe HP PSUs are unlikely to fall into this extreme category, and there aren't strict guidelines that say exceeding a 240W load is safe, though going beyond 241W can cause serious damage. While I generally advise against overloading computer PSUs, others push their vehicle accelerators to the limit without thinking about the risks. I have developed, constructed, and tested PSUs for industrial and military systems, often reducing their ratings for use at 55°C or 70°C in cabinets. Your PSU is unlikely to exceed 45°C, but pushing it that hard isn't wise. If possible, consider a different setup that reduces stress on the PSU.