Message from @«Hellhound»

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2019-12-30 00:24:39 UTC  

so my PC is a prebuilt from HP and it has a 240w psu, is it possible that the gpu is undervolted, which is why it doesn't perform as good as it should?

2019-12-30 01:55:21 UTC  

What's your GPU?

2019-12-30 02:00:14 UTC  

@«Hellhound» gtx1050ti

2019-12-30 02:00:45 UTC  

Hmm

2019-12-30 02:00:51 UTC  

I think 240 is too low

2019-12-30 02:01:26 UTC  

300 is minimum wattage required

2019-12-30 02:01:47 UTC  

so better upgrade to a 550 or a 450 if you plan on going lower end

2019-12-30 02:02:37 UTC  

Problem with HP is most likely using a proprietary 24 pin ATX connector

2019-12-30 02:03:16 UTC  

also, does your 1050ti have a 6 pin PCIE connector?

2019-12-30 02:04:20 UTC  

I haven't checked tbh, I'll take a look after I'm done updating some stuff

2019-12-30 02:04:33 UTC  

also, whats your full system specs?

2019-12-30 02:04:38 UTC  

I ended up ordering a new motherboard already tho

2019-12-30 02:04:49 UTC  

whatcha going with?

2019-12-30 02:05:04 UTC  

lemme list out my current specs first

2019-12-30 02:05:10 UTC  

Yeah, most likely that Prebuilt HP PSU isnt gonna fit your new MB

2019-12-30 02:05:35 UTC  

I already ordered a cx550m from corsair

2019-12-30 02:06:02 UTC  

Those units tend to be hit or miss

2019-12-30 02:06:21 UTC  

but, if yours turn out to be good, then its a good PSU

2019-12-30 02:06:34 UTC  

I think there was a bad batch or something

2019-12-30 02:06:56 UTC  

i5 2500 3.3ghz
gtx 1050 ti
16gb ddr3 ram
512gb ssd
2tb hdd
an optical drive
some sort of proprietary motherboard

2019-12-30 02:06:57 UTC  

But i doubt you're going to push it to its maximum rating anyways

2019-12-30 02:07:28 UTC  

yeah, I placed all my parts in a psu calculator, and it said I only needed 360w

2019-12-30 02:07:46 UTC  

also this case is horrible, only has a single 60mm fan

2019-12-30 02:07:53 UTC  

Just keep in mind Intel calculates its power usage at idle

2019-12-30 02:08:01 UTC  

yeah

2019-12-30 02:08:03 UTC  

AMD calculates at load iirc

2019-12-30 02:08:29 UTC  

I'll probably end up getting a better psu later on and place this one in a lower end build for my sister

2019-12-30 02:08:53 UTC  

2500 is still an ok CPU, moderate to light gaming of older titles

2019-12-30 02:09:07 UTC  

yeah, I only play 2 games at most anyways

2019-12-30 02:09:36 UTC  

I'll probably end up getting an i7 3770k and OCing that

2019-12-30 02:09:43 UTC  

im the same though since im just running an i5 6600k and 1060, so just one step above ya

2019-12-30 02:09:49 UTC  

aince they're cheap and fit in my motherboard

2019-12-30 02:09:49 UTC  

what about a 4790k?

2019-12-30 02:09:57 UTC  

@«Hellhound» different socket

2019-12-30 02:10:06 UTC  

I'll have to spend more and get a new mobo

2019-12-30 02:10:16 UTC  

I'm a casual gamer anyways

2019-12-30 02:10:42 UTC  

so no need to spend so much

2019-12-30 02:11:11 UTC  

GPU would prolly be the one higher on your list of priorities lmao

2019-12-30 02:11:25 UTC  

I've heard the 3770k can last pretty long even after OCing anyways, my friend has had one at 4.4ghz for 6 years now

2019-12-30 02:11:26 UTC  

but yeah, solid unit overall for low mid gaming

2019-12-30 02:11:39 UTC  

Iirc 3770k is Solder