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I bought this system for my son. I can confirm that adding 4gb (8gb total) of matching ram from ebay and an nvidia t400 allows it to play Fortnite on medium settings at 60fps. Thanks for the great video!
@@pasta-eo5mt Thank you. Would you happen to know the brand/model number of the memory and the graphics card? I can add it to the description with credit to you.
@@accessrandom Please I'm in dire need for an answer, can you please test the voltage of that purple wire in the small inline connector. It should be easy by putting one side of a voltmeter on the pin of the purple wire and another on the black wire next to it. Please tell me the reading, if it was 3.3, 5 or 12 volts?
For those looking to fully upgrade this machine here is a list of what is possible. This guide will for those that want the best performance for gaming/streaming so the overall goal would be to have most of the power be used by the CPU and GPU and all other uses be minimal. Hard drives: The motherboard has 3 sata ports, so you can install 3 sata drives, some might want to keep/use a port for their optical drive. If you don't need it I recommend removing it to free up the the sata port and lower power consumption a few watts. If you intend to use these ports, then only use SSD's. They have no moving parts and use very little power to operate. There is room to install 3 2.5 SSD's. Two on the silver cage and one behind the front panel. Also if you plan to use all 3 sata ports, you will need additional sata cables, and also a SATA power splitter. NVMe: There is one free slot on the motherboard for a 2080 M.2 NVMe. However, since the chipset only supports PCIe gen 3, don't spend extra for a gen 4 NVMe drive, unless you plan to upgrade in the near future. You can also get another M.2 NVMe by using a NVMe adaptor for the lone PCIe x1 slot that's above the graphics card slot. If you want to do this make sure the adapter is for PCIe x1 ONLY, if it's anything else it will not fit in the slot. RAM: There are 2 ram slots on the motherboard. The maximum supported is 32GB, but for most people 8 or even 16gb for gaming is more than enough. The fastest speed supported is 2933Mhz. If your ram is rated higher than this, it's fine, the ram will just operate at the lower speed. Which ever ram you choose make sure to get two identical ram sticks. Most ram companies will sell a double pack of identical ram and this is the best way to ensure that your ram will work. Using mismatched ram can cause issues including failing to POST. So take caution. GPU: There is no extra power connector from the PSU so any graphics card that goes in has to be a model that doesn't require a power connector. Currently the best performing card is the GTX 1650. It'll delivery 60 FPS for most games on medium settings on 1080p. Another suggestion is a GTX 1050Ti. It's performance is lower than the 1650, but it may be easier to find at a decent price compared to the 1650. CPU: The motherboard's chipset only supports the comet lake series of CPU's from Intel, so that means you can only use the 10 series. Also it doesn't support the K models of the CPU's that allow overclocking. The best CPU you can have is the i7-10700. If you want to save money and intend to install a graphics card you can get the i7-10700F model, this one doesn't have integrated graphics and should be a cheaper option. CPU Fan/Heatsink: The chasis is small overall so if you want to upgrade the cooling for the CPU fan, you will need to find a low profile heatsink. Best one is from Noctua. It is quite pricey even for the low profile model, so if your budget is tight, you can just replace the fan with a 60mm noctua fan. It should be much better than the stock fan. Chasis Fans: Many of you may be worries about air flow in the case or the lack of, but don't worry, you can add an additional fan and also swap out the fan at the rear. The rear fan is a 92mm, so that should be pretty easy to swap out. The additional fan goes on the black cage. If you want a perfect fit you need a 70mm fan, which is rarely used and unfortunately noctua doesn't have a fan in that size. So the best option and the one I personally used was a 80mm fan. As long as you can line up at least one of the holes to screw in the fan, you should be fine. You will however need a fan splitter cable. There is only two fan connectors on the motherboard, one for the CPU and one for the chassis. Normally, the rear fan is connected to it, but if you want additional cooling then you need a splitter cable to connect two fans to the single chassis fan port. Final Thoughts: If you do everything on this list, your overall power draw will be pretty close to the maximum wattage of your PSU. 65W for CPU, 75W for GPU, that's already 140W out of a total of 180W from the PSU. The other things that draw power are hard drives, optical drives, the fans and the wifi card. Using only SSD's will lower the power consumption compared to mechanical drives, removing the optical drive and using a wired connection for internet will also lower the power consumption. Upgrading the fans to more efficient models will also lower overall power consumption when the fans spin.
What's a reasonably priced graphics driver I could add to this computer to make it better for gaming, without buying any of those other things you mentioned?
Great video! Just bought this exact PC. Popped in an 8gb Crucial DDR4 2666 stick into the empty slot and cloned the system over to a 500gb Samsung 970 EVO I installed in the M.2 slot using EaseUS Todo Backup. So much faster!
Thank you 🙏. Would you happen to have the model numbers for the Crucial and Samsung? I believe the Samsung is MZ-V7E500BW. I can add it to the description with credit to you, if you'd like.
Great review, thank you! For people asking about a suitable graphics card. My model of this HP came with an "Nvidia GT 1030 2GB DDR5" fitted. This card only uses 35w and needs no external power connector. My machine has the 180w PSU fitted. So if HP sell them with this card then the PSU must be adequate. It performs quite well really, especially on older games. Don't get the DDR4 version of that card!
Another good card for this machine would be the NVIDIA T400. Slightly better performance than the GT 1030 and only uses 30w of power, so it'll be fine with the 180w PSU.
Is anyone able to confirm that the t400 will work well with this setup? I just ordered a refurb of this model for my son; looking to add a graphics card for light gaming (roblox, minecraft, Fortnite). Thanks!
Just a heads up there is one power supply I know of that can be interchanged with Erica style motherboards such as the one here that has a 8 pin GPU connector and is 400w. This is the L04618-800 power supply. It fits the proprietary design and works with a GPU. Just something to try.
I have the exact case but with the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X processor. Also came with a Radeon 550 graphics card with 2gb of dedicated memory. And 256gb SSD .GTA 5 runs well. It came with just 8gbs of memory which am upgrading to 16gbs. Paid $549.00 plus tax at Officemax 3 months ago.
Thank you for showing the internal 3.6" hard drive mounting on the front chassis. I bought the AMD Ryzen 3 TP01 -2xxx version. Did not know HP mount the 3.5" hard drive at the front instead of the hard drive tray. My AMD version came with M.2 NVMe Driver on the motherboard. That means this HP computer can have total of 3 storage drives. Good Jbo HP.
Another worthwhile modification is to change the, inadequate, stock cpu cooler. I bought a "Golden Field ICE500" from Amazon for less than $10. It looks almost identical to the stock one but is twice the height and has a copper base. It screws to the motherboard just like the original. I used the original fan from the stock HSF on the replacement unit. Performance is much improved with no noise penalty.
Great Video! I just bought a refurb HP ENVY Desktop TE01 Intel Core i7-10700 2.9GHz 8GB 1TB Windows 10. This computer is mostly like the one you have in this video and I plan on upgrading the RAM and transferring the Windows 10 OS to a new M.3 SSD. Do you have a recommendation on which RAM sticks I should buy and what M.3 SSD I should get? Thank you. Just looking for a machine to do office work and light photo editing.
Thank you. You may want to visit some of my other videos where I replace the RAM in this same PC: ua-cam.com/video/ieQayPuq6vI/v-deo.html and add an M.2 SSD in the same PC: ua-cam.com/video/cVRVgrOl1M8/v-deo.html, and look at some of the comments as well. I used a faster rated memory and the HP downgraded the speed to 2400 MHz. Others have used 2666MHz RAM and were able to use it at that speed. If speed of RAM is not a factor, any replacement DDR4 memory will work.
I have an old version of the same PC with Intel i3 8100. The PC will run sluggishly with a mechanical hard drive so a nvme 2280 ssd is the first thing you want to upgrade. Next is the Ram the least I suggest is 16gb and if u are into gaming then adding a GPU makes sense, but you need to swap the power supply unit too, mine came with a 180watt psu, so you need to replace it with a higher wattage PSU. Core i5 10th gen is okay.
Great job with this video I have loved it and it has helped me a lot. Would it be possible to write down the model of the DVD optical drive? My computer comes without it and I would like to install one, I am thinking of this one, model DU-8AESH-HC3
Sorry, for some reason UA-cam blocked your comment and I just read it. The part number for the optical drive is 853885-800 according to HP's Parts store.
Hi! I dont have this exact model but its close enough, btw this video was really helpful thank you so much. I was wondering if my computer had a pcie slot in it and me not knowing anything about this kind of stuff, came right here. I have successfully inserted my first graphics card into this computer, nothing too crazy, just a gtx nvidia 1650 and now im just waiting for the power supply.
@@accessrandom also could you maybe do a video on how to upgrade the model of this machine taht has a gpu and how to upgrade it that would be incredibly helpful
I bought the TP01-1114 model that looks exactly like this, for the most part it runs pretty well, though the integrated graphics while decent enough to play pre 2015 type games, still struggles a bit even on medium settings. I feel as if I should of I made a mistake in my purchase, as I choose more ram(8gb) over a pc that had AMD type specs. I agree with this video, my take is these series of desktops are great for a starter pc, or a temporary pc , but if I had a job I would save up and buy another high end desktop. great for surfing the web, nextflix, or any basic muiltimedia type use, doesn't seem worth the time if your trying to run games, even old ones on it, unless your willing to spend a good bit of time like me, configuring them but tldr: great if your not too invested in the pc world, a pc I would get for my nephew or mom for sure
Thank you. I haven't had any problems with overheating, so the one fan in the rear seems to be sufficient. However, I just use it as a Plex server (so I don't stress it very much).
Hello, thanks for this great video I will definitely need it when I'll upgrade my ram. I have a question, do you think this case could be trouble in terms of airflow? I have the TP01 1017NL model with the i5 10400F and a GTX 1650 Super. I'm planning on using it mainly to learn graphic design and photo editing but I'd love some 1080p gaming - but I'm scared of frying it. I noticed some entry level Pavilion gaming models using the same exact case, only reskinned
Thank you. It's possible that airflow is a problem, though I haven't received any reports. There is another Pavilion where it was a problem (in one of my other videos: ua-cam.com/video/V2lfuqKojvE/v-deo.html) - if you look at the pinned comment there, you can see that some viewers had to go through some extreme measures to bring the CPU temps down. I'll keep the description updated here if I receive any reports.
great video , is it possible to upgrade from gtx 1650 super to rtx 3060 ti ? I have Tp01-2000a that has Ryzen 5 5600g and also I will need to change power supply to 550 wt
Guessing it the same with the i7? Just gonna take the cpu and ram, ssd and hdd and put it in a gaming case with atx motherboard and Rtx 2080 and a 650 W power supply if it is the case?
I believe it should be the same for the TP01 family. I think the i7 uses a different model motherboard, but the parts (other than the power supply and motherboard) should be standard.
Because of the power consumption of the RTX 3090 (350W), the 180W PSU won't be enough to power it. I'll be reporting on successful upgrades from viewers as I get them (in the description), but unfortunately I haven't received any so far.
I think he is lying, the RTX 3090 will be a perfect fit for this pc. Matter of fact, think about adding 2 of them. They are small form factor cards that do not require the need external power. Reply to me with your results and have a great time gaming!
@@equrrioh1213 Got a GTX 710 2 gb card works great with the 300 watt ps I got, would not want to spend a couple thousand dollars on a graphics card for a computer that cost less than $1000
It will depend on your specific model, but if it's in the TP01 family, you can install any size hard drive on the market today (GPT supports up to 18 exabytes, Windows supports up to 256 TB).
Unfortunately, I was using a TP series Pavilion, and the M01 series is a different family. When I went to HP's website, I couldn't find any information about a secondary SATA port, so I'll need to defer to other viewers who may have an M01 model - anyone?
I'm not sure about CSP but for 3D rendering you may want to look at either stronger CPUs or a PC that will take a graphics card. Because of the weak proprietary PSU, the TP01 will be difficult to upgrade to a high-end video card. Again, I haven't tried CSP or Blender myself, but this is what I've gathered from some googling...
Hej, I have a HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop TG01-1064no with 512 GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD storage. I am wondering if I can add an additional storage device (not just replacing with a bigger one) using the expansion slots (which one?) available on Baker MB: Two M.2 expansion slots (1 x PCIe x16 and 1 x PCIe x1) One M.2 socket 1, Key A One M.2 socket 3, Key M, (2280/2242) Thx and thumbs up for your videos! Roberto
Thank you. I'm not sure about the M.2-A socket, but you can always add SATA storage using the extra SATA port (as seen at the 5:13 mark). If you need more, you should be able to add a PCIe SATA expansion card which would allow additional SATA devices using power splitters. The only issue is that there isn't much space in the case so you would need to improvise a way to hold them in place.
@@accessrandom following your suggestion I bought a SATA HDD and that's all. Thanks for your effort doing videos and for your prompt reply to my question! Super!
Mine just ran out of warranty and it shuts itself down randomly, I haven't done any upgrades and looked inside to see if it was dirty but it looks clean...any ideas on what could be causing it to shut down... I also did drivers updates but no lock. how can I trouble shoot this intermittent problem. Thanks in advance Any help would be greatly appreciated
That is difficult to diagnose, as it could be either a hardware or software problem. Did it start after installing a certain piece of software or driver? The nuclear option would be to restore the factory image (for which I have a few videos).
Thanks for your report. I have a tp 01-1017nl, with Gtx 1650 super, and a 310 watt gold psu. Could this psu hold a 1660 super or a 1660 ti that have only 22 watt more of power consumption? And one more ask, are there problems of bios accepting Ram and Storage upgrades?
As far as I know, the only problem with memory upgrades in the BIOS is that there is no control over the timings of the RAM. You can see this in one of my other videos (ua-cam.com/video/ieQayPuq6vI/v-deo.html), though the problem could have been with the voltage. If the difference between power consumption is only 22W, the power supply should be able to handle it - it is akin to adding a couple hard drives to the system.
Thank you for your kind answer. You give me a good new: the TP01-1017nl seems to be a good choice for casual gamer, gtx 1650 super is a good entry level graphics card, but the possibility of a little upgrade is welcome! Thanks again!
I'm afraid the power consumption can be roughly four time more than the GT 1030. If you have the same power supply as my model (180W), it probably won't be able to handle it.
@@johnpatricksuguitan7363 Some viewers have recommended a 400W or 500W OEM power supply from HP in the comments, but I haven't received any confirmation from anyone that it works (I am keeping track of successful upgrades in the description).
It may fit physically, but the power consumption of a GTX 1060 can be up to an additional 120 W (which the existing power supply would not be able to handle).
I'm afraid I'm not familiar with the M01 family of Pavilions, but it does look like the same form factor (except black instead of silver) as the TP01 series.
Can a second 3.5 "HDD be placed in the tray above the DVD burner? And if so, would it be possible to do it also with the HP PAVILION TP01-0033NL model? If not, could you tell me a Tower PC with an i7 processor capable of holding 2 or more 3.5 "HDDs?
Yes, the silver tray above the DVD burner is meant to hold a secondary drive. I'm not 100% sure, but I believe all cases in the TP01 Pavilion family are set up the same way.
Little note: even if we put an extra Graphics card in, we might loose the DVD-writer, or the HDD expansion slot, because maybe those are in the way (its space was measured without them in the case)... Be carefull think and measure twice before you buy something!
@@accessrandom Ok, now as i checked the 2nd video from this machine, i saw the DVD-drive is in an offset, enought to let that keept in case a Graphics card is inserted! Even if the card is not extremely wide (or tall if we measured from the PCIe port), the black bracket is far enough....
Would I be able to remove the processor from this model and put it on another motherboard with the same socket size? My model has a i5 8400 and I’m thinking about buying Msi motherboard lga 1151 so I can buy a graphics card, or am I missing something?
This particular model in the video is an i5-10400 so it uses an LGA1200 socket, but as far as I know the i5-8400 should be able to be used in any LGA1151 motherboard.
This system presents a challenging GPU upgrade but I know that the Nvidia Quadro K2000D workstation CAD graphics card (max 51W) works ok with the stock HP 180W PSU. They are available at reasonable prices on eBay. Not ideal for gaming perhaps but much better than Intel's integrated graphics and more GPU ports are available for more screens (DVI and DisplayPort). Perfect for crypto-mining though!
Hello, my father has this exact PC and my brother and I want to see if it is possible to upgrade the power supply so we can add a decent video card for Microsoft Flight Simulator. do you have a video for the video card and power supply upgrade?
Unfortunately, I don't - the power supply is highly custom in that it doesn't even have standard ATX connectors to the motherboard. If anyone reports any successful upgrades to the PSU, I'll make sure to update the description with them.
If you don’t care about having an external you can use a standard ATX PSU just for the card with the case left open, otherwise it’s already been mentioned that HP makes a 400 and 500 watt unit.
I have a hp pavilion desktop TP01-1070 (it came with the Intel i7 10700 cpu, a Samsung 256gb SSD, and 16gb ddr4 ram installed instead of the i5 10400 and 8gb of ram, but has the exact same motherboard, power supply, HDD and configuration inside). I want to know what is the best graphics card, given I keep the standard power supply, to upgrade this so I can run Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and if I should upgrade the power supply to the HP OEM 450 watt and put a 2080, like what others have said. Could you possibly do a video on upgrading the power supply to the HP OEM 450 watt and adding a 2080? I really like how you explained in detail about how to open the pc up and would like to see more tutorials like this on how to upgrade this pc.
Sorry, I hadn't measured the fan - I'll need to do that the next time I open it up. But judging purely by the dimensions between the screws on the outside, I believe it's a 92mm fan. Does anyone else know for sure?
@@accessrandom 92... mmm going to have to do something about that then, I get the system tomorrow, so I will beable to find out myself soon, but was hoping to use something I already had, but it seems I might have to buy another fan ;p
hp pavilion tp01-0110d my current pc and I bought it last year and I wanted it to upgrade the ram and storage. but is 3200hz is the max? or 2900hz?. and the storage I want to add maybe 500gb on to the m2 or in the sata, it is posibble?
You may want to visit a video I recently made about adding an M.2 SSD (ua-cam.com/video/cVRVgrOl1M8/v-deo.html) and upgrading the memory (ua-cam.com/video/ieQayPuq6vI/v-deo.html). When I upgraded the memory to 32 GB of 3200 MHz, the motherboard actually read it as 2400 MHz.
My system came with 12GB (1ea 8x and 1ea 4x) crazy... can I remove the 4gb and put in a 16gb and that would give me 24gb which will double what I have now.. (we have 2 system so I'd do it to both systems.
Thank you. I haven't added one to this particular model, but in a different HP I simply added velcro on the tray and one side of the 2.5" SSD and attached them together. Alternatively, I think you can probably align at least two of the screw holes on the tray to fasten it.
@@charlescadogan8504 Typical SSD temperatures run about 30 to 50 C depending on airflow. I haven't had any problems with the velcro in my system, but if in doubt, make sure there's enough airflow around the SSD.
Yes you should be able to upgrade it to an i5, just make sure you keep in the 10 series and DO NOT buy the K version of the CPU, your power supply won't be able to handle the K version since it requires more power.
Would a silverstone tx500 power supply not work? Or any of the tx series for that matter? I believe they have2 of the 4 pin eps connectors. I am unsure what the other connection coming from the psu is though. Thanks for your time. Great vid!
Thank you. I'm not sure if it would be pin compatible with this motherboard. I'll need to defer to other viewers who may have more experience - anyone?
what would be a sustainable graphics card I could add that doesn't require and other upgrades. I'm planning on just saving up for a second pc and build it myself.
I'm afraid I haven't received any reports of graphics updates yet. The problem is that this model only has a 180W power supply, and there aren't many modern graphics cards that have low power requirements. I'll definitely keep the description update as reports come in...
The power consumption can get pretty high (~75W). I'm not sure what other components might be in your system, so you'll want to add up the power requirements to see if you have enough.
Sorry for late answer, I learned from the internet that the 1050 can run on only pci e slot, and doesn't need other power supplies, I don't want a super gaming PC, but I want to be able to play some low end games with my friends
I haven't tried it myself, but the 4k60 is a PCIe x4 card so it should fit into the PCIe x16 slot at the 6:52 mark. The only thing I'm not sure about is the power draw - I'll need to let other viewers chime in. Anyone?
Have you been able to get yours to work? I just got an Elgato HD60 S+, it won’t connect properly because the usb is 2.0, and the elgato requires 3.0, even though I read online that it’s backwards comparable... Is a 2.0 to 3.0 USB adapter something that could work? I have found little information on this TIA
That's a really good question (and the first so far for this and my other Pavilion upgrade video). I haven't had any reports of optical drive upgrades but I will update the description and pinned comment when I do.
@@accessrandom Thanks. I'm guessing the machine overall has some other Blu-Ray limitations. But my main interest is to be able to rip BR movies to disk. I would assume this is a fairly standard 12mm SATA drive, that could be replaced with just about anything (with a faceplate change, maybe). But I was hoping to find someone that has done ti already. Will look forward to seeing this in an upcoming video!
The GTX 1650 has a power consumption of up to 75W, so I'm afraid the 180W power supply probably wouldn't be able to handle it (it will have very little headroom for upgrades).
Since the TP01-1016 only has a 180W power supply to power the motherboard, CPU, memory, HDD, etc. the GTX 1650 and 960 would probably be over the limit since they're at about 80W to over 100W. The GT 1030's power consumption is around 40 to 50W, so even then I'd be uncomfortable recommending it. You may want to take a kill-a-watt and measure power consumption on your system before adding a graphics card to see if will be able to handle it.
Without a discrete graphics card, I'm afraid it probably won't be able to play games with high-end graphics. The problem with this particular model is that it has a low-power proprietary PSU if you decide to add a GPU later on.
I have HP Pavilion Model TP01-1116d, with i5-10400F, Nvidia GeForce GT 730 and 310W Gold PSU Can I replace the PSU with one standard ATX PSU? Because I want to upgrade the GPU to GTX 1660 Or can the PSU handle GTX 1650 (without additional 6-pin power connector)?
Unfortunately, HP uses a very non-standard power supply, so it would not be possible to swap it out with a third-party PSU. Your best bet would be an OEM PSU from HP, but I haven't had any reports of successful upgrades for this model (which I will keep updated in the description).
You're welcome, and thank you. This model has a very small power supply so it will be difficult to add a graphics card (I will be keeping track of successful updates in the description).
Unfortunately, I haven't had many reports of successful upgrades (except one suggestion in the description). Since the power supply can't be swapped out, you'll want to find one with relatively low power requirements. There are several comments below about other possible upgrades, including the Nvidia GeForce GT 730.
I'm keeping track of some of the successful upgrades other viewers have done - you may want to review some of their suggestions in the description (under Graphics).
@@accessrandom I already have a GTX 1050 ti I have been using for over a year with the model in the video. Do you think it will be able to handle a GTX 1650 S?
It doesn't appear to be any type of standard. I hadn't checked the mounting hole spacings for the motherboard, but if you want to move it to another case, there are front-panel ports that are soldered to the motherboard (which is non-standard) and the power supply is also custom.
Bought this exact PC for around 80 bucks.. Insane bargain imo.. and Ive been looking into the psu upgradeability.. from what I can gather the two 4pins are for powering the CPU and fan and the other for HDD etc.. Ive found Adapters for this interface but with just a single 4 pin along with the controller connector, however, Shouldnt I be able to run an ordinary 4pin Sata/IDE cable to the other connector (the one thats not for cpu etc)
Unfortunately, HP has made their motherboard so proprietary that it wouldn't be able to be transferred to another case (unless it was heavily modded)...
What types of games were you planning for? I'm afraid it's not that great for gaming since the power supply is so small, and it would be difficult to find a higher-end graphics card with low power requirements.
@@jpv1970 I haven't received any reports of a sound card install in the PCIe slot, but I will update the description when I do. If another HP Pavilion is any guide (ua-cam.com/video/V2lfuqKojvE/v-deo.html), it should be possible, but installing an NVMe drive may render the PCIe x1 disabled (because it steals the PCIe pipeline). Again, I'm not sure if it applies to this model though. As a musician, have you considered a Focusrite Scarlett unit that connects via USB? It would give you both MIDI and pre-amps, where you could record directly onto your DAW.
@@jpv1970 According to the commenter (whose description is in the pinned comment of the other video for the different Pavilion), the PCIe x1 will work for a sound card as long as the M.2 slot has a regular SATA SSD (non-NVMe).
You can, but it would have to be a lower-power model. I have been (and will be) keeping track of any successful installs in the description under the "Graphics" section. I've had one report so far...
@@accessrandom hello i installed an msi gtx 1050 TI lP wich is running top performance with my 310 wat power supply and its running games like battlefield 1 with 1080p and a smooth 70-75 fps im pretty sure it takes 75 wats of power but i could be wrong about that
@@NovaCaine2489 Yeah, HP tends to include the bare minimum - just enough to support the out-of-the-box configuration - but then makes it very difficult to upgrade the major components (like the graphics card).
I will never buy another HP. They don't play nice in terms of upgradability. I returned my brand-new HP Envy UNOPENED to the seller, because of the proprietary power supply. HP wants to sell me another power supply for $300, where an equivalent ATX PSU would cost around $60 - a complete rip-off.
I posted above about mine and so have a 17 inch HP laptop with broken hinges..... I think I am done with HP as well their quality has gone to the toilet.
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I bought this system for my son. I can confirm that adding 4gb (8gb total) of matching ram from ebay and an nvidia t400 allows it to play Fortnite on medium settings at 60fps. Thanks for the great video!
@@pasta-eo5mt Thank you. Would you happen to know the brand/model number of the memory and the graphics card? I can add it to the description with credit to you.
@@accessrandom PNY T400
SKU: VCNT400-PB
@@pasta-eo5mt Thank you! I've added it to the description under "Graphics."
@@accessrandom Please I'm in dire need for an answer, can you please test the voltage of that purple wire in the small inline connector. It should be easy by putting one side of a voltmeter on the pin of the purple wire and another on the black wire next to it.
Please tell me the reading, if it was 3.3, 5 or 12 volts?
For those looking to fully upgrade this machine here is a list of what is possible. This guide will for those that want the best performance for gaming/streaming so the overall goal would be to have most of the power be used by the CPU and GPU and all other uses be minimal.
Hard drives: The motherboard has 3 sata ports, so you can install 3 sata drives, some might want to keep/use a port for their optical drive. If you don't need it I recommend removing it to free up the the sata port and lower power consumption a few watts. If you intend to use these ports, then only use SSD's. They have no moving parts and use very little power to operate. There is room to install 3 2.5 SSD's. Two on the silver cage and one behind the front panel. Also if you plan to use all 3 sata ports, you will need additional sata cables, and also a SATA power splitter.
NVMe: There is one free slot on the motherboard for a 2080 M.2 NVMe. However, since the chipset only supports PCIe gen 3, don't spend extra for a gen 4 NVMe drive, unless you plan to upgrade in the near future. You can also get another M.2 NVMe by using a NVMe adaptor for the lone PCIe x1 slot that's above the graphics card slot. If you want to do this make sure the adapter is for PCIe x1 ONLY, if it's anything else it will not fit in the slot.
RAM: There are 2 ram slots on the motherboard. The maximum supported is 32GB, but for most people 8 or even 16gb for gaming is more than enough. The fastest speed supported is 2933Mhz. If your ram is rated higher than this, it's fine, the ram will just operate at the lower speed. Which ever ram you choose make sure to get two identical ram sticks. Most ram companies will sell a double pack of identical ram and this is the best way to ensure that your ram will work. Using mismatched ram can cause issues including failing to POST. So take caution.
GPU: There is no extra power connector from the PSU so any graphics card that goes in has to be a model that doesn't require a power connector. Currently the best performing card is the GTX 1650. It'll delivery 60 FPS for most games on medium settings on 1080p. Another suggestion is a GTX 1050Ti. It's performance is lower than the 1650, but it may be easier to find at a decent price compared to the 1650.
CPU: The motherboard's chipset only supports the comet lake series of CPU's from Intel, so that means you can only use the 10 series. Also it doesn't support the K models of the CPU's that allow overclocking. The best CPU you can have is the i7-10700. If you want to save money and intend to install a graphics card you can get the
i7-10700F model, this one doesn't have integrated graphics and should be a cheaper option.
CPU Fan/Heatsink: The chasis is small overall so if you want to upgrade the cooling for the CPU fan, you will need to find a low profile heatsink. Best one is from Noctua. It is quite pricey even for the low profile model, so if your budget is tight, you can just replace the fan with a 60mm noctua fan. It should be much better than the stock fan.
Chasis Fans: Many of you may be worries about air flow in the case or the lack of, but don't worry, you can add an additional fan and also swap out the fan at the rear. The rear fan is a 92mm, so that should be pretty easy to swap out. The additional fan goes on the black cage. If you want a perfect fit you need a 70mm fan, which is rarely used and unfortunately noctua doesn't have a fan in that size. So the best option and the one I personally used was a 80mm fan. As long as you can line up at least one of the holes to screw in the fan, you should be fine. You will however need a fan splitter cable. There is only two fan connectors on the motherboard, one for the CPU and one for the chassis. Normally, the rear fan is connected to it, but if you want additional cooling then you need a splitter cable to connect two fans to the single chassis fan port.
Final Thoughts: If you do everything on this list, your overall power draw will be pretty close to the maximum wattage of your PSU. 65W for CPU, 75W for GPU, that's already 140W out of a total of 180W from the PSU. The other things that draw power are hard drives, optical drives, the fans and the wifi card. Using only SSD's will lower the power consumption compared to mechanical drives, removing the optical drive and using a wired connection for internet will also lower the power consumption. Upgrading the fans to more efficient models will also lower overall power consumption when the fans spin.
What's a reasonably priced graphics driver I could add to this computer to make it better for gaming, without buying any of those other things you mentioned?
Thank you very much.
do you mean 2280 nvme?
Wow the quality of this video is next level. Amazing editor with the zoom in and the voice narrator.
Many thanks 🙏. I wish I had an editor but at this point I'm a one-man band :).
That's a perfect video. All the info that I was looking for was mentioned on it. Awesome!!!
Many thanks - glad you found it useful.
@@accessrandom hey do you recommend any monitors for this
Great video! Just bought this exact PC. Popped in an 8gb Crucial DDR4 2666 stick into the empty slot and cloned the system over to a 500gb Samsung 970 EVO I installed in the M.2 slot using EaseUS Todo Backup. So much faster!
Thank you 🙏. Would you happen to have the model numbers for the Crucial and Samsung? I believe the Samsung is MZ-V7E500BW. I can add it to the description with credit to you, if you'd like.
@@accessrandom yep, that’s the correct model # for the EVO. Crucial RAM is CT8G4DFRA266.
@@flashjk22 Added to the description. Thank you!
Mine is very similar.
Awesome video, exactly the kind of insight I was looking for
Thank you. 🙏 Glad you found it useful.
Just PERFECT & VERY PROFESSIONAL!!!
Love how articulate your are to the point.
From New Jersey, USA
Thank You :)
Just subscribed to your channel .
Great review, thank you!
For people asking about a suitable graphics card.
My model of this HP came with an "Nvidia GT 1030 2GB DDR5" fitted. This card only uses 35w and needs no external power connector. My machine has the 180w PSU fitted. So if HP sell them with this card then the PSU must be adequate. It performs quite well really, especially on older games.
Don't get the DDR4 version of that card!
You're welcome, and thank you. Do you mind if I add this to the description, with credit to you?
@@accessrandom No problem.
@@ted-b Done. Thanks again.
Another good card for this machine would be the NVIDIA T400. Slightly better performance than the GT 1030 and only uses 30w of power, so it'll be fine with the 180w PSU.
Is anyone able to confirm that the t400 will work well with this setup? I just ordered a refurb of this model for my son; looking to add a graphics card for light gaming (roblox, minecraft, Fortnite). Thanks!
Just a heads up there is one power supply I know of that can be interchanged with Erica style motherboards such as the one here that has a 8 pin GPU connector and is 400w. This is the L04618-800 power supply. It fits the proprietary design and works with a GPU. Just something to try.
Is that Erica board the one that comes with the Ryzen 5's configuration?
Yes and also recently I found a compatiable 500w!
@@flamestrider605 hi what is the model?
L05757-800 I think
So so helpful was this video.. Finally found a well informative video thst gave me a long unanswered question
You're welcome, and thank you 🙏.
I have the exact case but with the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X processor. Also came with a Radeon 550 graphics card with 2gb of dedicated memory. And 256gb SSD .GTA 5 runs well. It came with just 8gbs of memory which am upgrading to 16gbs. Paid $549.00 plus tax at Officemax 3 months ago.
I have that same one, have you been able to play triple A games smoothly ? Do temps go high?
That's a crazy good deal.
@@SoraHQGaming Havnt tried yet but wiil let you know.
Thank you for showing the internal 3.6" hard drive mounting on the front chassis. I bought the AMD Ryzen 3 TP01 -2xxx version. Did not know HP mount the 3.5" hard drive at the front instead of the hard drive tray. My AMD version came with M.2 NVMe Driver on the motherboard. That means this HP computer can have total of 3 storage drives. Good Jbo HP.
Another worthwhile modification is to change the, inadequate, stock cpu cooler. I bought a "Golden Field ICE500" from Amazon for less than $10. It looks almost identical to the stock one but is twice the height and has a copper base. It screws to the motherboard just like the original. I used the original fan from the stock HSF on the replacement unit. Performance is much improved with no noise penalty.
Thanks! May I add this to the description as well?
@@accessrandom No problem.
@@ted-b Thank you! I've added it under CPU in the description.
A real full tutorial.
Great Video! I just bought a refurb HP ENVY Desktop TE01 Intel Core i7-10700 2.9GHz 8GB 1TB Windows 10. This computer is mostly like the one you have in this video and I plan on upgrading the RAM and transferring the Windows 10 OS to a new M.3 SSD. Do you have a recommendation on which RAM sticks I should buy and what M.3 SSD I should get? Thank you. Just looking for a machine to do office work and light photo editing.
Thank you. You may want to visit some of my other videos where I replace the RAM in this same PC: ua-cam.com/video/ieQayPuq6vI/v-deo.html and add an M.2 SSD in the same PC: ua-cam.com/video/cVRVgrOl1M8/v-deo.html, and look at some of the comments as well. I used a faster rated memory and the HP downgraded the speed to 2400 MHz. Others have used 2666MHz RAM and were able to use it at that speed. If speed of RAM is not a factor, any replacement DDR4 memory will work.
Thank you!!! I will see what Newegg has on special in the run-up to the holidays...
I got the pavilion with windows 11 for Christmas last year
I have an old version of the same PC with Intel i3 8100.
The PC will run sluggishly with a mechanical hard drive so a nvme 2280 ssd is the first thing you want to upgrade.
Next is the Ram the least I suggest is 16gb and if u are into gaming then adding a GPU makes sense, but you need to swap the power supply unit too, mine came with a 180watt psu, so you need to replace it with a higher wattage PSU.
Core i5 10th gen is okay.
Great job with this video I have loved it and it has helped me a lot. Would it be possible to write down the model of the DVD optical drive? My computer comes without it and I would like to install one, I am thinking of this one, model DU-8AESH-HC3
Sorry, for some reason UA-cam blocked your comment and I just read it. The part number for the optical drive is 853885-800 according to HP's Parts store.
Hi! I dont have this exact model but its close enough, btw this video was really helpful thank you so much. I was wondering if my computer had a pcie slot in it and me not knowing anything about this kind of stuff, came right here. I have successfully inserted my first graphics card into this computer, nothing too crazy, just a gtx nvidia 1650 and now im just waiting for the power supply.
Thanks so much I am purchasing this PC and I was wondering if it was upgradeable
You're welcome, and thank you for the feedback 🙏.
@@accessrandom also could you maybe do a video on how to upgrade the model of this machine taht has a gpu and how to upgrade it that would be incredibly helpful
bedankt!
Great video
I bought the TP01-1114 model that looks exactly like this, for the most part it runs pretty well, though the integrated graphics while decent enough to play pre 2015 type games, still struggles a bit even on medium settings. I feel as if I should of I made a mistake in my purchase, as I choose more ram(8gb) over a pc that had AMD type specs.
I agree with this video, my take is these series of desktops are great for a starter pc, or a temporary pc , but if I had a job I would save up and buy another high end desktop.
great for surfing the web, nextflix, or any basic muiltimedia type use, doesn't seem worth the time if your trying to run games, even old ones on it, unless your willing to spend a good bit of time like me, configuring them
but tldr: great if your not too invested in the pc world, a pc I would get for my nephew or mom for sure
Thank you for the feedback 🙏.
Good video lacking what I need. I can't, yet, figure out how to remove the external covers for the PCI expansion slots.
Thank you
Great video. Is the air flow good? Does it have an intake fan and exhaust fan?
Thank you. I haven't had any problems with overheating, so the one fan in the rear seems to be sufficient. However, I just use it as a Plex server (so I don't stress it very much).
I have the same model it blows more cold air than hot air so i guess you could say yes
Argh, I like this case and the front panel I/O. I was really hoping it was possible to upgrade the PSU and maybe the motherboard.
OK, wow. I just found out from another video that you can replace the PSU with a L05757-800 model from the HP Envy.
Where can I get a flat head torx screw driver ?
Can I put in an HDD in my pc when it already has an SSD? And can I replace the fans in the PC?
Hello, thanks for this great video I will definitely need it when I'll upgrade my ram.
I have a question, do you think this case could be trouble in terms of airflow? I have the TP01 1017NL model with the i5 10400F and a GTX 1650 Super. I'm planning on using it mainly to learn graphic design and photo editing but I'd love some 1080p gaming - but I'm scared of frying it.
I noticed some entry level Pavilion gaming models using the same exact case, only reskinned
Thank you. It's possible that airflow is a problem, though I haven't received any reports. There is another Pavilion where it was a problem (in one of my other videos: ua-cam.com/video/V2lfuqKojvE/v-deo.html) - if you look at the pinned comment there, you can see that some viewers had to go through some extreme measures to bring the CPU temps down. I'll keep the description updated here if I receive any reports.
Can you please post a video and show us how to upgrade the hard drive to SSD drive . Thanks
Currently, the GTX 1650 is the top end video card capable of high end 1080p gaming on PCIE slot power.
You did you upgrade the power supply? I’m really looking for a compatible one
great video , is it possible to upgrade from gtx 1650 super to rtx 3060 ti ? I have Tp01-2000a that has Ryzen 5 5600g and also I will need to change power supply to 550 wt
how do i eject the disc tray? i dnt have a button
If you don't have a physical button, you can always right-click on the drive in File Explorer and use the Eject command.
My guy sounds like the narrator from The FBI Files but covering much happier content.
Thanks. I wish I were the narrator for a TV show!
Guessing it the same with the i7?
Just gonna take the cpu and ram, ssd and hdd and put it in a gaming case with atx motherboard and Rtx 2080 and a 650 W power supply if it is the case?
I believe it should be the same for the TP01 family. I think the i7 uses a different model motherboard, but the parts (other than the power supply and motherboard) should be standard.
I am looking to add a graphics card using the existing power supply, will the RTX 3090 work with that, do you have any other recommendations
Because of the power consumption of the RTX 3090 (350W), the 180W PSU won't be enough to power it. I'll be reporting on successful upgrades from viewers as I get them (in the description), but unfortunately I haven't received any so far.
I think he is lying, the RTX 3090 will be a perfect fit for this pc. Matter of fact, think about adding 2 of them. They are small form factor cards that do not require the need external power. Reply to me with your results and have a great time gaming!
@@equrrioh1213 Got a GTX 710 2 gb card works great with the 300 watt ps I got, would not want to spend a couple thousand dollars on a graphics card for a computer that cost less than $1000
@@steveharris7116 Don't worry, I checked newegg and 3090s are now in stock at a low price of only 150 dollars a piece! I Just ordered one can't wait!
@@steveharris7116 Nevermind, It was a scam and I got my mother's credit card information stolen. The site was called neweg instead of Newegg.
No heatsink on motherboard chipset ?
I have a hp pavilion desktop tp01-1xxx, i want to add a 1080ti or a 1650, for fortnite and rocket league, is it possible?
I have one with a M2 SSD installed (500GB). Do you know if I can add another Hard Drive and which is the biggest I can install?
It will depend on your specific model, but if it's in the TP01 family, you can install any size hard drive on the market today (GPT supports up to 18 exabytes, Windows supports up to 256 TB).
Hi, I purchase Hp M01-F1004na 1 TB, storage in not enough, could you please show how to add another hard drive and comigrate it.
Unfortunately, I was using a TP series Pavilion, and the M01 series is a different family. When I went to HP's website, I couldn't find any information about a secondary SATA port, so I'll need to defer to other viewers who may have an M01 model - anyone?
@@accessrandom ok thank you
What’s your opinion on using this PC for creative programs like CSP and blender?
I'm not sure about CSP but for 3D rendering you may want to look at either stronger CPUs or a PC that will take a graphics card. Because of the weak proprietary PSU, the TP01 will be difficult to upgrade to a high-end video card. Again, I haven't tried CSP or Blender myself, but this is what I've gathered from some googling...
Hej, I have a HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop TG01-1064no with 512 GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD storage.
I am wondering if I can add an additional storage device (not just replacing with a bigger one) using the expansion slots (which one?) available on Baker MB:
Two M.2 expansion slots (1 x PCIe x16 and 1 x PCIe x1)
One M.2 socket 1, Key A
One M.2 socket 3, Key M, (2280/2242)
Thx and thumbs up for your videos!
Roberto
Thank you. I'm not sure about the M.2-A socket, but you can always add SATA storage using the extra SATA port (as seen at the 5:13 mark). If you need more, you should be able to add a PCIe SATA expansion card which would allow additional SATA devices using power splitters. The only issue is that there isn't much space in the case so you would need to improvise a way to hold them in place.
@@accessrandom following your suggestion I bought a SATA HDD and that's all.
Thanks for your effort doing videos and for your prompt reply to my question! Super!
Mine just ran out of warranty and it shuts itself down randomly, I haven't done any upgrades and looked inside to see if it was dirty but it looks clean...any ideas on what could be causing it to shut down... I also did drivers updates but no lock. how can I trouble shoot this intermittent problem. Thanks in advance Any help would be greatly appreciated
That is difficult to diagnose, as it could be either a hardware or software problem. Did it start after installing a certain piece of software or driver? The nuclear option would be to restore the factory image (for which I have a few videos).
Thanks for your report. I have a tp 01-1017nl, with Gtx 1650 super, and a 310 watt gold psu. Could this psu hold a 1660 super or a 1660 ti that have only 22 watt more of power consumption? And one more ask, are there problems of bios accepting Ram and Storage upgrades?
As far as I know, the only problem with memory upgrades in the BIOS is that there is no control over the timings of the RAM. You can see this in one of my other videos (ua-cam.com/video/ieQayPuq6vI/v-deo.html), though the problem could have been with the voltage. If the difference between power consumption is only 22W, the power supply should be able to handle it - it is akin to adding a couple hard drives to the system.
Thank you for your kind answer. You give me a good new: the TP01-1017nl seems to be a good choice for casual gamer, gtx 1650 super is a good entry level graphics card, but the possibility of a little upgrade is welcome! Thanks again!
Great video sir! I have the same model but only the i5-9400f and GT 1030, can I upgrade the GPU to GTX 1650 super OR 1660 super sir? Thank you
I'm afraid the power consumption can be roughly four time more than the GT 1030. If you have the same power supply as my model (180W), it probably won't be able to handle it.
@@accessrandom Yes sir mine also only has 180 watts, is it possible to replace it sir?
@@johnpatricksuguitan7363 Some viewers have recommended a 400W or 500W OEM power supply from HP in the comments, but I haven't received any confirmation from anyone that it works (I am keeping track of successful upgrades in the description).
@@accessrandom Thank you sir! I am trying to find a PSU that have a 7 pin female for the motherboard but I don't see anything as of now
@@johnpatricksuguitan7363 Use a HP Pavilion Gaming 790-0020 GNRC 400W Power Supply L04618-800 OEM. I tried it already.
CAN I STILL BUY THAT COMPUTER WHERE CAN I BUY IT
So this Desktop wont support a low-profile Graphics card such as the GeForce gtx 1060?
It may fit physically, but the power consumption of a GTX 1060 can be up to an additional 120 W (which the existing power supply would not be able to handle).
Will this work on the HP MO1-F1006na Desktop Core i5
I'm afraid I'm not familiar with the M01 family of Pavilions, but it does look like the same form factor (except black instead of silver) as the TP01 series.
Does anyone know where I can get a new Motherboard for this computer? I have looked everywhere and can't seem to find a new one.
Your best bet would be the HP parts store (this is a very custom motherboard so it would only be available through HP).
Can a second 3.5 "HDD be placed in the tray above the DVD burner?
And if so, would it be possible to do it also with the HP PAVILION TP01-0033NL model?
If not, could you tell me a Tower PC with an i7 processor capable of holding 2 or more 3.5 "HDDs?
Yes, the silver tray above the DVD burner is meant to hold a secondary drive. I'm not 100% sure, but I believe all cases in the TP01 Pavilion family are set up the same way.
Little note: even if we put an extra Graphics card in, we might loose the DVD-writer, or the HDD expansion slot, because maybe those are in the way (its space was measured without them in the case)... Be carefull think and measure twice before you buy something!
Thank you - that's a good point that I missed. Best to re-measure with the cages in if in doubt.
@@accessrandom Ok, now as i checked the 2nd video from this machine, i saw the DVD-drive is in an offset, enought to let that keept in case a Graphics card is inserted! Even if the card is not extremely wide (or tall if we measured from the PCIe port), the black bracket is far enough....
Would I be able to remove the processor from this model and put it on another motherboard with the same socket size? My model has a i5 8400 and I’m thinking about buying Msi motherboard lga 1151 so I can buy a graphics card, or am I missing something?
This particular model in the video is an i5-10400 so it uses an LGA1200 socket, but as far as I know the i5-8400 should be able to be used in any LGA1151 motherboard.
@@accessrandom thank you for responding!
This system presents a challenging GPU upgrade but I know that the Nvidia Quadro K2000D workstation CAD graphics card (max 51W) works ok with the stock HP 180W PSU. They are available at reasonable prices on eBay. Not ideal for gaming perhaps but much better than Intel's integrated graphics and more GPU ports are available for more screens (DVI and DisplayPort). Perfect for crypto-mining though!
You could also use a GTX 1650. Just find one that doesn't require an extra power connector from the PSU and you should be good to go.
Hello, my father has this exact PC and my brother and I want to see if it is possible to upgrade the power supply so we can add a decent video card for Microsoft Flight Simulator. do you have a video for the video card and power supply upgrade?
Unfortunately, I don't - the power supply is highly custom in that it doesn't even have standard ATX connectors to the motherboard. If anyone reports any successful upgrades to the PSU, I'll make sure to update the description with them.
go to hp website. i beleive they offer a OEM 400 or 450 watt . can handle most. seen a video of another hp upgraded with a 2080
If you don’t care about having an external you can use a standard ATX PSU just for the card with the case left open, otherwise it’s already been mentioned that HP makes a 400 and 500 watt unit.
I have a hp pavilion desktop TP01-1070 (it came with the Intel i7 10700 cpu, a Samsung 256gb SSD, and 16gb ddr4 ram installed instead of the i5 10400 and 8gb of ram, but has the exact same motherboard, power supply, HDD and configuration inside). I want to know what is the best graphics card, given I keep the standard power supply, to upgrade this so I can run Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and if I should upgrade the power supply to the HP OEM 450 watt and put a 2080, like what others have said. Could you possibly do a video on upgrading the power supply to the HP OEM 450 watt and adding a 2080? I really like how you explained in detail about how to open the pc up and would like to see more tutorials like this on how to upgrade this pc.
What size case fan is that? 80 or 120? Just bought a different model that uses this same case, and need to know ;p
Sorry, I hadn't measured the fan - I'll need to do that the next time I open it up. But judging purely by the dimensions between the screws on the outside, I believe it's a 92mm fan. Does anyone else know for sure?
@@accessrandom 92... mmm going to have to do something about that then, I get the system tomorrow, so I will beable to find out myself soon, but was hoping to use something I already had, but it seems I might have to buy another fan ;p
hp pavilion tp01-0110d my current pc and I bought it last year and I wanted it to upgrade the ram and storage. but is 3200hz is the max? or 2900hz?. and the storage I want to add maybe 500gb on to the m2 or in the sata, it is posibble?
You may want to visit a video I recently made about adding an M.2 SSD (ua-cam.com/video/cVRVgrOl1M8/v-deo.html) and upgrading the memory (ua-cam.com/video/ieQayPuq6vI/v-deo.html). When I upgraded the memory to 32 GB of 3200 MHz, the motherboard actually read it as 2400 MHz.
@@accessrandom Ok thank for the info. But I'll just make another pc rather than i upgrade this hp. Btw thank you very much for replying
My system came with 12GB (1ea 8x and 1ea 4x) crazy... can I remove the 4gb and put in a 16gb and that would give me 24gb which will double what I have now.. (we have 2 system so I'd do it to both systems.
Great video. Has anyone successfully added an SSD? How does it secure to the silver tray that was removed.
Thank you. I haven't added one to this particular model, but in a different HP I simply added velcro on the tray and one side of the 2.5" SSD and attached them together. Alternatively, I think you can probably align at least two of the screw holes on the tray to fasten it.
@@accessrandom Thank you. Does a 2.5 SSD get hot? Would this be of concern for the velcro?
@@charlescadogan8504 Typical SSD temperatures run about 30 to 50 C depending on airflow. I haven't had any problems with the velcro in my system, but if in doubt, make sure there's enough airflow around the SSD.
i have an Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-10100 CPU @ 3.60GHz in the same pc is it possible for me to replace it with a core i5
Yes you should be able to upgrade it to an i5, just make sure you keep in the 10 series and DO NOT buy the K version of the CPU, your power supply won't be able to handle the K version since it requires more power.
Would a silverstone tx500 power supply not work? Or any of the tx series for that matter? I believe they have2 of the 4 pin eps connectors. I am unsure what the other connection coming from the psu is though. Thanks for your time. Great vid!
Thank you. I'm not sure if it would be pin compatible with this motherboard. I'll need to defer to other viewers who may have more experience - anyone?
what would be a sustainable graphics card I could add that doesn't require and other upgrades. I'm planning on just saving up for a second pc and build it myself.
I'm afraid I haven't received any reports of graphics updates yet. The problem is that this model only has a 180W power supply, and there aren't many modern graphics cards that have low power requirements. I'll definitely keep the description update as reports come in...
@@accessrandom is it possible to upgrade the power supply? Like possibly a part that isn’t from HP.
Hey, I'm planning on getting a new gpu, do you think a gtx 1050 would work with it?
I have i5 10400 16gb ram, pci express 16 and 250w power
The power consumption can get pretty high (~75W). I'm not sure what other components might be in your system, so you'll want to add up the power requirements to see if you have enough.
Sorry for late answer, I learned from the internet that the 1050 can run on only pci e slot, and doesn't need other power supplies, I don't want a super gaming PC, but I want to be able to play some low end games with my friends
Yoo please help ! I just got this pc and was wondering does it work with the elgato 4k60 pro capture card ??
I haven't tried it myself, but the 4k60 is a PCIe x4 card so it should fit into the PCIe x16 slot at the 6:52 mark. The only thing I'm not sure about is the power draw - I'll need to let other viewers chime in. Anyone?
Have you been able to get yours to work? I just got an Elgato HD60 S+, it won’t connect properly because the usb is 2.0, and the elgato requires 3.0, even though I read online that it’s backwards comparable... Is a 2.0 to 3.0 USB adapter something that could work? I have found little information on this TIA
Can the optical drive be upgraded to Blu-Ray? And so, what drive would be compatible?
That's a really good question (and the first so far for this and my other Pavilion upgrade video). I haven't had any reports of optical drive upgrades but I will update the description and pinned comment when I do.
@@accessrandom Thanks. I'm guessing the machine overall has some other Blu-Ray limitations. But my main interest is to be able to rip BR movies to disk. I would assume this is a fairly standard 12mm SATA drive, that could be replaced with just about anything (with a faceplate change, maybe). But I was hoping to find someone that has done ti already. Will look forward to seeing this in an upcoming video!
Can this power supply support a gtx 1650?
The GTX 1650 has a power consumption of up to 75W, so I'm afraid the 180W power supply probably wouldn't be able to handle it (it will have very little headroom for upgrades).
Can I use a GT 1030, or a GTX 960 on this? Thanks :D (and a GTX 1650)
Since the TP01-1016 only has a 180W power supply to power the motherboard, CPU, memory, HDD, etc. the GTX 1650 and 960 would probably be over the limit since they're at about 80W to over 100W. The GT 1030's power consumption is around 40 to 50W, so even then I'd be uncomfortable recommending it. You may want to take a kill-a-watt and measure power consumption on your system before adding a graphics card to see if will be able to handle it.
@@accessrandom thank you
Can you play video games on this PC? With high graphics?
Without a discrete graphics card, I'm afraid it probably won't be able to play games with high-end graphics. The problem with this particular model is that it has a low-power proprietary PSU if you decide to add a GPU later on.
I'm watching this on a pavilion
Very meta 😀
I have HP Pavilion Model TP01-1116d, with i5-10400F, Nvidia GeForce GT 730 and 310W Gold PSU
Can I replace the PSU with one standard ATX PSU? Because I want to upgrade the GPU to GTX 1660
Or can the PSU handle GTX 1650 (without additional 6-pin power connector)?
Unfortunately, HP uses a very non-standard power supply, so it would not be possible to swap it out with a third-party PSU. Your best bet would be an OEM PSU from HP, but I haven't had any reports of successful upgrades for this model (which I will keep updated in the description).
@@accessrandom thank you. So can my 310W Gold PSU handle i5-10400F + 8GB RAM + GTX 1650 (without additional 6-pin power connector)?
@@vuphong9539 The power consumption of the GTX 1650 is only about 25 W more than the GT 730, so you probably would be ok.
@@accessrandom thank you very much
Can you put a 1050 ti in this?
Thank you I am buying a very simpler pc that I intend to upgrade with a gaming graphics card down the line
You're welcome, and thank you. This model has a very small power supply so it will be difficult to add a graphics card (I will be keeping track of successful updates in the description).
Looking for better graphics card which ones are compatible ?
Unfortunately, I haven't had many reports of successful upgrades (except one suggestion in the description). Since the power supply can't be swapped out, you'll want to find one with relatively low power requirements. There are several comments below about other possible upgrades, including the Nvidia GeForce GT 730.
@@accessrandom I put a HP Pavilion Gaming 790-0020 GNRC 400W Power Supply L04618-800 OEM in my Pavillion and that's a shoe in.
@@joeperson4792 Thank you! Do you mind if I add that in the description with credit to you?
@@accessrandom Go right ahead, like your videos.
Invece hp pc 500-023w whit core i3.canI change it whit Intel i5? thanks.
According to HP's specifications page, that model can take an Intel Core i5-3xxx (Ivy Bridge) Quad Core (and also an Ivy Bridge i7).
What is the best GPU upgrade for this?
I'm keeping track of some of the successful upgrades other viewers have done - you may want to review some of their suggestions in the description (under Graphics).
@@accessrandom I already have a GTX 1050 ti I have been using for over a year with the model in the video. Do you think it will be able to handle a GTX 1650 S?
Is it ATX , mini ATX or how is it?
It doesn't appear to be any type of standard. I hadn't checked the mounting hole spacings for the motherboard, but if you want to move it to another case, there are front-panel ports that are soldered to the motherboard (which is non-standard) and the power supply is also custom.
Bought this exact PC for around 80 bucks.. Insane bargain imo.. and Ive been looking into the psu upgradeability.. from what I can gather the two 4pins are for powering the CPU and fan and the other for HDD etc.. Ive found Adapters for this interface but with just a single 4 pin along with the controller connector, however, Shouldnt I be able to run an ordinary 4pin Sata/IDE cable to the other connector (the one thats not for cpu etc)
Can you add an SSD instead of hdd
Yes, you may add an SSD with the same SATA interface as an HDD.
Anyway of replacing just the case? Kids want cool led fans and lights. Motherboard/Powersupply so unique that they won't transfer to a new case?
Unfortunately, HP has made their motherboard so proprietary that it wouldn't be able to be transferred to another case (unless it was heavily modded)...
How can I upgrade it to use it for gaming
What types of games were you planning for? I'm afraid it's not that great for gaming since the power supply is so small, and it would be difficult to find a higher-end graphics card with low power requirements.
can i added a new sound card without a problem?
i want just for audio upgrade i am a musician
@@jpv1970 I haven't received any reports of a sound card install in the PCIe slot, but I will update the description when I do. If another HP Pavilion is any guide (ua-cam.com/video/V2lfuqKojvE/v-deo.html), it should be possible, but installing an NVMe drive may render the PCIe x1 disabled (because it steals the PCIe pipeline). Again, I'm not sure if it applies to this model though. As a musician, have you considered a Focusrite Scarlett unit that connects via USB? It would give you both MIDI and pre-amps, where you could record directly onto your DAW.
@@accessrandom what about using the m.2 port for ssd and the 1 slot for the sound card
@@jpv1970 According to the commenter (whose description is in the pinned comment of the other video for the different Pavilion), the PCIe x1 will work for a sound card as long as the M.2 slot has a regular SATA SSD (non-NVMe).
I added a kingston 250gb ssd hard drive
so, i cant put a graphics card in this?
You can, but it would have to be a lower-power model. I have been (and will be) keeping track of any successful installs in the description under the "Graphics" section. I've had one report so far...
@@accessrandom hello i installed an msi gtx 1050 TI lP wich is running top performance with my 310 wat power supply and its running games like battlefield 1 with 1080p and a smooth 70-75 fps im pretty sure it takes 75 wats of power but i could be wrong about that
Anyone upgrade the WiFi card?
On Amazon there's AMD models that look so good prove wise
But without proper gpu upgrade support it's a deal breaker
@@NovaCaine2489 Yeah, HP tends to include the bare minimum - just enough to support the out-of-the-box configuration - but then makes it very difficult to upgrade the major components (like the graphics card).
Such a hard pc to upgrade
Agreed. Except for the smaller components, the HPs in general have too many non-standard parts.
What happens if I dont have the ESD strap? 2 hours later the girl dies. xD
LOL Based on your suggestion, I'll add a clip of the police breaking down the door in my next video when the ESD strap isn't put on.
Spiny thingy you mean lazy Susan!
Ah yes, that's it - the lazy thingy :)
The computer is too big ,their no reason to make it so big when the hardware inside doesnt take up so much space
I have the 9th generation. Who cares? 8:10 thanks for the info. IDC! If people don't like my HP I will accept donations for criticism
Can I write the donation off on my tax return?
I will never buy another HP. They don't play nice in terms of upgradability. I returned my brand-new HP Envy UNOPENED to the seller, because of the proprietary power supply. HP wants to sell me another power supply for $300, where an equivalent ATX PSU would cost around $60 - a complete rip-off.
Yeah, HP makes it really difficult to upgrade anything other than the basics like storage and memory (and even then, there are caveats).
I posted above about mine and so have a 17 inch HP laptop with broken hinges..... I think I am done with HP as well their quality has gone to the toilet.
Okay save yourself a lot of time by just saying you cannot upgrade the power supply this thing is completely and utterly useless
You forgot to add that this HP is a piece of junk!