Upgrade possibilities?

[blueb3rriezzvt]

I want to upgrade my pavilion gaming desktops gpu ram and possibly cpu and im not sure where to really start other than a psu as im aiming for dual monitor gaming and my gtx 1050 ti isnt running to well with it im also on 8 gig of ram and about 500 mb of storage qny help would be gladly apreaciated

[Gaya1239]

Hi @blueb3rriezzvt,

Welcome to the HP Support Community

I understand you are facing an issue with your HP Product. Not to worry I will help you to get a resolution to resolve the issue.

To assist better:

• May I have the exact model name of the pavilion gaming desktops? Refer to this document for steps to find the product details. Do not share any of your personal information such as serial, phone number, email ID, etc.

I hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

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[blueb3rriezzvt]

i have a HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop 690-0083w 

[Gaya1239 · Accepted solution]

Hi @blueb3rriezzvt,

Welcome to The HP Support Community.  

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

I understand you want to Upgrade your HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop 690-0083w for dual monitor gaming is definitely possible, here's a breakdown of the upgrade possibilities:

• Essential Upgrades:
• Power Supply (PSU): This is crucial for any significant upgrade. The stock 400W PSU likely won't handle a more powerful graphics card. Aim for a minimum of 500W, ideally a 650W for future upgrades.
• Graphics Card (GPU): The GTX 1050 Ti might struggle with dual monitor gaming. Consider upgrading to a card like the GTX 1660 Super or AMD RX 5600 XT for better performance. Ensure compatibility with your PSU wattage.
• RAM: 8GB is the minimum for modern gaming, 16GB is highly recommended for smoother multitasking and dual monitor use. Look for DDR4-2666 or higher memory compatible with your motherboard.
• Additional Upgrades:
• CPU: While the Ryzen 5 2400G is decent, you can upgrade to a Ryzen 5 2600 or 3600 for a noticeable performance boost, especially in CPU-intensive games. However, this might not be necessary unless you feel CPU bottlenecks.
• Storage: A Solid State Drive (SSD) will significantly improve boot times and overall system responsiveness. Consider a 500GB SSD for your OS and frequently used games.

Here are some resources to help you with the upgrade process:  HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop 690-0083w Product Specifications Please refer to  Motherboard Specifications

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day.

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