I have an HP Victus by HP 15L Gaming Desktop TG02-0xxx with a Ryzen 5 5600G, RX 6400, 1TB SSD, 32GB of DDR4 memory, and a 350W power supply. I'm looking for a graphics card costing around $180–$230 that will physically fit the case and use no more than 150W. The small case and limited power supply make it difficult to figure out which upgrades are actually compatible.
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Be careful with the name alone—HP sold several different Victus systems, and the internal layout can vary. Check the space from the rear expansion slots to the front of the case, plus the available slot width and whether the power supply has the connector the card needs. The fact that the model line supported cards up to a 3060 Ti doesn’t guarantee every version will fit yours.
An RX 6600 is probably the first card I’d check. It uses roughly 132W and models can often be found in that price range, but you’ll need to compare the exact card’s length, height, and slot thickness with the clearance inside your Victus. Some compact RTX 4060 models also stay well below 150W, though they may cost more than your budget.
These HP small-form-factor cases can be frustrating to upgrade because of tight clearances, airflow guides, and proprietary parts. If no standard-length card fits, a compact RX 6600 or low-power RTX 4060 is safer to investigate than a larger, higher-wattage card. Measure first and verify the exact model’s dimensions before buying.
My current card is an RX 6400, and I’m trying to upgrade without replacing the case or rebuilding the whole computer.