What video card to use in a Compaq-dc5800 sff

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Hello everyone this is my first post.

I am considering buying a 1050 Ti graphics card for my HP Compaq DC-5800. I am wondering if it will fit in the case. Power requirements should not be an issue as no six pin connectors will be needed with the 240 watt PSU. It has a PCI express 16x 2.0 slot in the small form factor configuration. The card I am considering is quite long and I am wondering if it will fit. Here is the link:
newegg.com

It will be a decent gaming PC when finished as I have bought a Q9650, 8gb ram, and an ssd.
Should I consider another card or Pc? Thanks everyone.
 
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I doubt a 1050 Ti will work on your power supply. If it will fit, measure the space you have, there are desktop and tower versions of the dc5800.

Requirements for the card from nVidia is a 300 watt power supply, which is higher than what it really needs, except you are well under that with 240 and also using an older HP OEM power supply which means you are even worse off.
I doubt a 1050 Ti will work on your power supply. If it will fit, measure the space you have, there are desktop and tower versions of the dc5800.

Requirements for the card from nVidia is a 300 watt power supply, which is higher than what it really needs, except you are well under that with 240 and also using an older HP OEM power supply which means you are even worse off.
 
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Power supplies are rated for overall power, such as your 240W, AND how much current (A) they output to the components. The 12V output is what supplies both CPU and videocard. It is highly unlikely that a 240W power supply outputs enough current on the 12V to power a card like the 1050 Ti.

The fact the card doesn't need a 6 pin connector is helpful but it does not mean your power supply is enough.

These types of computers, pre-built small form factor, were designed to be as low cost as possible. That why people buy them, they are cheap. The trade off or sacrifice made is that they are generally not suitable for upgrading. They were made to be used, then replaced. This is why they are a pain to try and upgrade. If you want an old computer to upgrade, look for a mini tower form factor, not a sff.