Most builders would have told him he should just build a whole new PC, but I am a man of the people.
Naturally, everything in the damn machine is proprietary. It comes with a 180w PSU and there was no way to upgrade it. Only way to make his gaming dreams come true was to mount an external PSU to power the 5700XT I managed to fit in there.
Bought a little PCB that syncs up both power supplies. Both PSUs turn on/off together when you push the PC’s power button. Client doesn’t have to learn anything new. They can just turn their PC on/off like usual.
The PSU is attached to the chassis with 2 big strips of 3M Dual Lock (fancy powerful velcro). It’s really secure and won’t come off unless you apply quite a bit of force. Added rubber feet to the PSU so it will stand nicely on the desk.
6 Comments
Client wanted to upgrade their HP pre-built.
Most builders would have told him he should just build a whole new PC, but I am a man of the people.
Naturally, everything in the damn machine is proprietary. It comes with a 180w PSU and there was no way to upgrade it. Only way to make his gaming dreams come true was to mount an external PSU to power the 5700XT I managed to fit in there.
Bought a little PCB that syncs up both power supplies. Both PSUs turn on/off together when you push the PC’s power button. Client doesn’t have to learn anything new. They can just turn their PC on/off like usual.
The PSU is attached to the chassis with 2 big strips of 3M Dual Lock (fancy powerful velcro). It’s really secure and won’t come off unless you apply quite a bit of force. Added rubber feet to the PSU so it will stand nicely on the desk.
Machine runs great and temps are actually ok!
More pics:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fp_-RBLXoAEWJwy?format=jpg&name=4096×4096
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fp_-RsyWAAEHoFS?format=jpg&name=4096×4096
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fp_-SaUXgAI2QDO?format=jpg&name=4096×4096
That’s wild lol
Welcome to my life
Holy shit. I have this hp pre built model, and its been a pain in the ass to upgrade. Nothing fits with the parts!!
honestly, awesome work. truly a man of the people.
The disc drive flex.