A:AnswerLiam, thank you for your question about the board in this HP Omen! The HP Wolant board is compatible with the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G.
A:AnswerThis desktop system is compatible with AMD Ryzen CPUs from the 7000 series and subsequent generations, including the 8000 and 9000 series, across the Ryzen 3, 5, 7, and 9.
A:AnswerOf course, Mike. That's an excellent question about future-proofing your setup.
Based on my experience with the Omen 35L and its design, here is a detailed answer to your questions:
Q: Can I upgrade the system's 4060 8GB GPU to any Nvidia GPU that's 12GB and up?
A: Yes, absolutely, with one important consideration.
The HP Omen 35L is built using a standard ATX motherboard and a standard ATX power supply (the wattage varies by configuration, but it's typically robust enough for mid-to-high-range upgrades). This is fantastic news because it means you are not locked into proprietary components.
You can indeed remove the RTX 4060 and install a more powerful card like an RTX 4070 Ti Super (16GB), an RTX 4080 Super (16GB), or even an RTX 4090 (24GB).
The Critical Check: Physical Size and Power
Before you buy a new GPU, you must check two things:
1. Physical Clearance: Measure the space available inside the case (length, width, and height) and compare it to the dimensions of the new graphics card you want. The 35L case is quite spacious, but the largest cards on the market might be a very tight fit or could interfere with other components.
2. Power Supply (PSU) Wattage: Check the wattage of the included power supply (e.g., 750W, 800W). A high-end card like an RTX 4090 requires a minimum of 850W, so you might also need to upgrade the PSU to support a more powerful GPU, which is also a standard and straightforward swap in this case.
Q: Can I add more fans to the computer?
A: Yes, and it's a great idea for optimal cooling.
The Omen 35L case is designed with cooling and upgradeability in mind. It has mounting points for additional fans.
· The case likely has vacant mounting points on the top, and potentially on the bottom or side, specifically for adding more fans.
· The motherboard will have extra SYS_FAN or CHA_FAN headers to power and control additional case fans.
· You can also purchase fans that connect directly to the power supply via Molex or SATA power connectors, though these will run at a fixed speed.
Adding more fans (e.g., two intake fans on the top) would create even better airflow and help keep your new, more powerful GPU running cool and quiet.
In summary: Your plan is completely viable. The ability to perform these upgrades with standard, off-the-shelf components is one of the best features of the Omen 35L series.
A:AnswerGemini states that if you switch cases most motherboards are compatible with different sized cases but check the form factor to make sure the case supports that size. This motherboard Ryzen CUP's.
A:AnswerRizzle,
Almost all motherboards have a ‘built in’ graphics chip with no RAM given to it, so it works by bleeding off system RAM. These small chips are just part of the mobo and you can’t take it off… think of it like a spare tire. It will carry you along until you get a fancy GPU with dedicated memory.
A fancy GPU is always an add-on, never default. It’s removable so you can upgrade. TL;DR all towers will have built-in, some will have dedicated GPU. Can’t take the built-in one off.
A:AnswerGemini states that this motherboard comes with 2 spots of m2 nv which is the technology which gives it superspeed. Yes both of those m2 slots are compatible to upgrade to 2tbs.
A:AnswerGemini states - Yes upgradeable but can only use RYZEN cpus. Graphics card should be upgradeable with a standard PCIE 16 slot which is upgradeable, The case should be upgradable just check the form factor of the motherboard. RAM is upgradable. Expandable slots.
A:AnswerGemini states yes it is, It is vr ready with powerful graphics card and processor, The most important need for vr gaming, The VR experience be smooth and fluid, Should handle future needs since its a powerful machine. Upgradeable RYZEN CPUs.
