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forum thread Posted by BabyBubba • Feb 13, 2024
Feb 13, 2024 5:26 PM
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A very low power graphics card (like the 30W GT 1030) is an easy to recommend option for anyone being cautious/conservative; you could find slightly more powerful cards that get towards the upper limit of the 75W supported via PCIe (without external power), but consider that the included, relatively proprietary power supply is only rated for 300W and the CPU alone could draw over 65W in peak usage (the max TDP is 148W).
For reference here's a nice article [techspot.com] on some of the Gigabyte GTX 1650 models equipped to run on only the 75W PCIe power. I've also seen online confirmation of an MSI GTX 1650 model without external power requirements. A very cut down 3050 model may also become a solid GPU upgrade option for this power-limited system.
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This system provides a reasonable value but the trade-off is the incorporation of relatively custom components in the form of an OEM motherboard and power supply.
This power supply is a 12 Volt Only style model. That style distinction is significant since although OEMs have started implementing their own versions of ATX 12VO for cost-savings as well as to meet certain efficiency requirements, what is being sold in OEM systems isn't really standardized in the retail space. So if the power supply needs replacement (outside of warranty) or upgrading, this challenge alone will create some issues well beyond a simple drive to Micro Center.
On top of that, the motherboard also integrates the front panel connections such as the USB sockets directly onto the motherboard. Though typical for many OEM systems such as those from HP, this also complicates replacement of the motherboard and/or case.
As such, this recommends at least three possible approaches:
- Operate this system as a sealed box with limited to power-neutral upgrades for its lifetime (so only swapping in CPUs or GPUs which are supported within the existing power budget). This works for a large group of users and represents the target audience of this kind of pre-built.
- Be the kind of DIY-er who cuts into power supply wires, uses custom power supply wire harnesses, or runs dual power supplies in a PC as part of their GPU upgrade (nothing unimaginable, but definitely a niche group).
- Ignore this kind of highly custom OEM system in favor of a PC which utilizes standardized motherboards and power supplies.
Good luck!Jon
A very low power graphics card (like the 30W GT 1030) is an easy to recommend option for anyone being cautious/conservative; you could find slightly more powerful cards that get towards the upper limit of the 75W supported via PCIe (without external power), but consider that the included, relatively proprietary power supply is only rated for 300W and the CPU alone could draw over 65W in peak usage (the max TDP is 148W).
For reference here's a nice article [techspot.com] on some of the Gigabyte GTX 1650 models equipped to run on only the 75W PCIe power. I've also seen online confirmation of an MSI GTX 1650 model without external power requirements. A very cut down 3050 model may also become a solid GPU upgrade option for this power-limited system.
https://www.tomshardwar
This system provides a reasonable value but the trade-off is the incorporation of relatively custom components in the form of an OEM motherboard and power supply.
This power supply is a 12 Volt Only style model. That style distinction is significant since although OEMs have started implementing their own versions of ATX 12VO for cost-savings as well as to meet certain efficiency requirements, what is being sold in OEM systems isn't really standardized in the retail space. So if the power supply needs replacement (outside of warranty) or upgrading, this challenge alone will create some issues well beyond a simple drive to Micro Center.
On top of that, the motherboard also integrates the front panel connections such as the USB sockets directly onto the motherboard. Though typical for many OEM systems such as those from HP, this also complicates replacement of the motherboard and/or case.
As such, this recommends at least three possible approaches:
- Operate this system as a sealed box with limited to power-neutral upgrades for its lifetime (so only swapping in CPUs or GPUs which are supported within the existing power budget). This works for a large group of users and represents the target audience of this kind of pre-built.
- Be the kind of DIY-er who cuts into power supply wires, uses custom power supply wire harnesses, or runs dual power supplies in a PC as part of their GPU upgrade (nothing unimaginable, but definitely a niche group).
- Ignore this kind of highly custom OEM system in favor of a PC which utilizes standardized motherboards and power supplies.
Good luck!Jon
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The case could support an ITX motherboard or possibly even a FlexATX style (if those still meaningfully existed). However, the included motherboard is completely proprietary.
Good luck!
Jon
And if you want to run Linux it will even do HDR tone mapping.
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I was thinking to buy this system for BlueIris, perhaps, not now.
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