What pc components fit in a HP dc5800 mini tower

niekdbgc · Feb 4, 2015

I got an old pc, and now i want to upgrade it. But i don't know what fits and what doesnt. the motherboard is a HP 2820h. I want to install more ram, a better graphics card (Now its integrated) and an ssd. WHat components actually fit?

EDIT: Full specs:
CPU: Intel core 2 duo E8200 @2.66ghz
Graphics: Intel Q33 express chipset family 256mb total, of which 0mb dedicated, 64mb system memory and the rest is shared.
RAM: 2GB ddr2 dual channel Ram @399mhz.

This is all the info CPU-Z gave me.

Rayven2 · Feb 4, 2015

Hey there,

Well, the first issue is it's a small form factor business type computer, so it doesn't leave much room for upgrades (specifically for a graphics card).
Also another issue is they have tiny power supplies, I believe the DC5800 has a stock 240W one, I don't think they even have a 6 pin pci-e power connector which you need for a graphics card nor would it be able to support much upgrades.

You'd also almost have to buy everything second hand since it's that old so that's another factor, the easiest would be upgrading your memory to 4GB; http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-4GB-2X2GB-DDR2-800MHz-PC2-6400-240PIN-Fit-AMD-Motherboard-Dimm-memory-RAM-/380951361191

If I was you tho I'd consider buying a new computer. If you want to keep the old components then a new desktop tower, along with PSU that will support everything, a SSD and a GPU. You'll still face bottlenecking issues with a GPU due to the graphics card so don't plan on anything high end, the best GPU you can probably get for the cpu/mobo combination would probably be a Radeon HD 5450; http://www.mwave.com.au/product/asus-radeon-hd-5450-silent-edition-1gb-low-profile-video-card-ab48378?gclid=CKuuvJb7ycMCFYsrvQodEWgAog

I can't really help you further unless you want to build a new computer with your existing motherboard/cpu, I've listed the upgrades other then a PSU and a case you'd actually want. If you want to go through with that let me know, as for now don't forget to select a solution.

niekdbgc · Feb 5, 2015

Rayven2 :

Hey there,

Well, the first issue is it's a small form factor business type computer, so it doesn't leave much room for upgrades (specifically for a graphics card).
Also another issue is they have tiny power supplies, I believe the DC5800 has a stock 240W one, I don't think they even have a 6 pin pci-e power connector which you need for a graphics card nor would it be able to support much upgrades.

You'd also almost have to buy everything second hand since it's that old so that's another factor, the easiest would be upgrading your memory to 4GB; http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-4GB-2X2GB-DDR2-800MHz-PC2-6400-240PIN-Fit-AMD-Motherboard-Dimm-memory-RAM-/380951361191

If I was you tho I'd consider buying a new computer. If you want to keep the old components then a new desktop tower, along with PSU that will support everything, a SSD and a GPU. You'll still face bottlenecking issues with a GPU due to the graphics card so don't plan on anything high end, the best GPU you can probably get for the cpu/mobo combination would probably be a Radeon HD 5450; http://www.mwave.com.au/product/asus-radeon-hd-5450-silent-edition-1gb-low-profile-video-card-ab48378?gclid=CKuuvJb7ycMCFYsrvQodEWgAog

I can't really help you further unless you want to build a new computer with your existing motherboard/cpu, I've listed the upgrades other then a PSU and a case you'd actually want. If you want to go through with that let me know, as for now don't forget to select a solution.

Thanks. Imma buy a new PC then

howardishere · Jul 13, 2015

niekdbgc :

I have the same computer and I did a lot of upgrades to it.
1. CPU upgraded to a Core 2 Quad Q6600
2. Added a Gigabyte GTX 750 ti low profile (No 6 pin connector needed)
3. Upgraded to 8GB of RAM
4. Added a PCI X1 USB 3.0 card with internal 19 pin connector (For front card reader)

All of these are powered by the stock 240W power supply and so far so good.

The only issues I have with this setup is the cooling. I had to remove the stock front fan to fit the CPU cooler fan + heatsink (uses the same 4 pin connector as the stock fan), and now the CPU idle at 47 - 50C and load temp are around 60 - 65C under room temperature. Now I am still figuring out how to solve this if any one has any idea. I read on the spec sheet that there is an extra 3 pin connector for case fan but I just could not locate that anywhere on my mobo.

Hope this helps! Thanks!

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