I'm looking to upgrade the graphics card in my HP Omen Desktop that I purchased in 2021, which currently has a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070. I'm not very experienced with building or upgrading PCs, so I went to Best Buy for help from Geek Squad. Unfortunately, they told me that my PC isn't upgradable at all and suggested I buy a completely new setup. I want to see if I have any options to upgrade the graphics card to a more modern version without having to replace my entire PC, as that feels like a waste. Here are my specs: Model - Omen by HP Desktop PC 870-2XX, CPU - Intel Core i7-7700 @ 3.60GHz, RAM - 16.0 GB, PSU - 500W.
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Just a heads up: if you bought it new in 2021, I hope you didn't pay full price! HP systems can be pricey for what you get; I would suggest seeing if you can find a used card or looking at the market for a decent mid-range GPU.
If you provide the exact GPU model and the details of your PSU, I can help you check compatibility. Sometimes, even if the motherboard is proprietary, you can still find some GPUs that will fit without issues. Just make sure to have good airflow in your case if you upgrade.
It's likely that HP used proprietary hardware in your Omen, which can limit your upgrade options for both the CPU and motherboard. For the GPU, it depends on the specific model. If you can let us know exactly what video card you have, we might be able to advise you on compatible upgrades. Just remember to check the power supply as well, since you have a 500W PSU.
I have the same model, and my GTX 1070 has been decent, but I'm wondering if there's a mid-range option that wouldn't require an entire rebuild.