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Question Which power supply units will fit in my case?

Question Which power supply units will fit in my case?

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Letrips
Junior Member
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06-09-2022, 05:15 AM
#1
Hi, I currently own an HP Prodesk 400 G4 Microtower PC, but it seems it only came with the 180w PSU. I have a GTX 1060 with 6GB of GPU and an i5-7500 CPU. It barely runs in some games, sometimes it works, but in others it shuts down completely when loading.
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I've been using this PC for about a year now and I'm trying to figure out which PSU will fit my case and work with my CPU and GPU. I'm very new to this stuff and don't have much money to spend.
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Letrips
06-09-2022, 05:15 AM #1

Hi, I currently own an HP Prodesk 400 G4 Microtower PC, but it seems it only came with the 180w PSU. I have a GTX 1060 with 6GB of GPU and an i5-7500 CPU. It barely runs in some games, sometimes it works, but in others it shuts down completely when loading.
🙁
I've been using this PC for about a year now and I'm trying to figure out which PSU will fit my case and work with my CPU and GPU. I'm very new to this stuff and don't have much money to spend.

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GotEide
Member
202
06-09-2022, 06:21 AM
#2
Probably not any regular PSUs, considering their dimensions and connectors.
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GotEide
06-09-2022, 06:21 AM #2

Probably not any regular PSUs, considering their dimensions and connectors.

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wpbvjccc
Member
126
06-09-2022, 05:56 PM
#3
The provided link appears to be about upgrading a HP Desktop Pro Desktop 400 G4 motherboard.
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wpbvjccc
06-09-2022, 05:56 PM #3

The provided link appears to be about upgrading a HP Desktop Pro Desktop 400 G4 motherboard.

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AmazinglyCool
Senior Member
695
06-11-2022, 06:24 AM
#4
If your machine matches the one demonstrated in this video, you're using a very limited proprietary power source with "unique" HP connectors.
See: https://youtu.be/_ddPcq6ZL9I
A regular, more robust ATX PSU is roughly double in size and includes connectors that don't fit your setup.
For HP and Dell systems, community forums often provide the best guidance.
You might consider a 310W HP 922458-001 PSU:
https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Deskt...pp...-p/6463661
https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Deskt...Hp...-p/9176930
You may need to purchase a second-hand unit. Many caution against buying used PSUs from sites like eBay, but if you can't locate a new one, it could be the only viable choice—unless you opt for a fresh PC. Aim for a 3-month warranty on second-hand units.
I've acquired slightly bigger TFX PSUs second-hand and used them in older configurations; they functioned well, though none of my ten working units ensures others will too. An outdated PSU can fail unexpectedly.
If you encounter a defective unit, it might harm your computer. Testing it alone is challenging without a multimeter and the expertise to interpret results.
Insert it, verify all connections, power it up, and hope for the best. It's ultimately your decision.
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AmazinglyCool
06-11-2022, 06:24 AM #4

If your machine matches the one demonstrated in this video, you're using a very limited proprietary power source with "unique" HP connectors.
See: https://youtu.be/_ddPcq6ZL9I
A regular, more robust ATX PSU is roughly double in size and includes connectors that don't fit your setup.
For HP and Dell systems, community forums often provide the best guidance.
You might consider a 310W HP 922458-001 PSU:
https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Deskt...pp...-p/6463661
https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Deskt...Hp...-p/9176930
You may need to purchase a second-hand unit. Many caution against buying used PSUs from sites like eBay, but if you can't locate a new one, it could be the only viable choice—unless you opt for a fresh PC. Aim for a 3-month warranty on second-hand units.
I've acquired slightly bigger TFX PSUs second-hand and used them in older configurations; they functioned well, though none of my ten working units ensures others will too. An outdated PSU can fail unexpectedly.
If you encounter a defective unit, it might harm your computer. Testing it alone is challenging without a multimeter and the expertise to interpret results.
Insert it, verify all connections, power it up, and hope for the best. It's ultimately your decision.

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Admiralfiggins
Member
211
06-11-2022, 11:49 AM
#5
It's not a microtower, I don't know why it says that. It seems like there was confusion about the version. I saw a 310w model for $60 on the HP parts site, but someone who bought it mentioned it didn't have the 6-pin connector required for the GTX 1060 with 6GB RAM.
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Admiralfiggins
06-11-2022, 11:49 AM #5

It's not a microtower, I don't know why it says that. It seems like there was confusion about the version. I saw a 310w model for $60 on the HP parts site, but someone who bought it mentioned it didn't have the 6-pin connector required for the GTX 1060 with 6GB RAM.

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TarzYT
Junior Member
8
06-11-2022, 12:41 PM
#6
I would contact HP to find out if they provided any GPU cards that needed a 6 or 8-way PCIe power connection for your computer. If not, it’s possible they don’t have an appropriate power supply unit.

Cheap pre-assembled units from HP and Dell are usually made for office wordprocessing, not gaming.
The hint lies in the PC title. If the listing doesn’t mention 'Gaming', it’s unlikely it’s meant for games.

Think about selling your current PC (excluding the 1060) and look for a more powerful used model with a 500W+ power supply. Ensure the PSU includes the required PCIe cables and is large enough to support the GPU.
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TarzYT
06-11-2022, 12:41 PM #6

I would contact HP to find out if they provided any GPU cards that needed a 6 or 8-way PCIe power connection for your computer. If not, it’s possible they don’t have an appropriate power supply unit.

Cheap pre-assembled units from HP and Dell are usually made for office wordprocessing, not gaming.
The hint lies in the PC title. If the listing doesn’t mention 'Gaming', it’s unlikely it’s meant for games.

Think about selling your current PC (excluding the 1060) and look for a more powerful used model with a 500W+ power supply. Ensure the PSU includes the required PCIe cables and is large enough to support the GPU.