HP Pro 3400 MT - Full Teardown and Upgrade

[@jysgeek]

Ubuntu Mint 20.20 worked fine on my Pro 3400 MT. I was able to get an AMD S9050 working fine but not in the X16 slot. I used an X1 riser to that card. A warning: The motherboard, at least mine, has only 2Mbit ROM and the bios upgrade that HP offers is a 4Mbit so not compatible. I am testing the board with a pair AMD FilrePro and win7x64 to see if I can get 4 cards to work for mining GRC. I posted over at the HP community about the improper bios and left photos of the breadboarded system. Hope this is useful to your followers!

[@jensdbe]

Thanks a lot for sharing this. Definitely helpful!

[@Shortie5-1]

Your the only one that has a video for my computer. I guess my hp has the i7 2600 and 8g ram... I was trying to find out if I can install 16g ram on my hp pro 3400 series MT.

[@jensdbe]

The official maximum is 8GB. Not sure if 16GB would work as it would need to support 8GB DIMMs. I guess the only way to find out is to test this.

[@toezdennis9]

I've got one of these coming in a few days I cant wait to start working on it ...going to put ssd 16gb of ram ...I got and i5 processor

[@toezdennis9]

It needs a lot of work but I payed 40quid for it lol 😆

[@toezdennis9]

Can't get the hd 5450 1gb graphics card to run??

[@brams.]

​@MrLuka 339 it's max 8GB DDR3 modules. So 16GB max in Total. No XMP activation or RAM tuning in the BIOS, even the last one, so the SPD JEDEC speed is the max. (1600Mhz, true 800Mhz in Double Data Rate). The Gskill 2133Mhz CL10 XMP 1.65v DDR3 runs at only 1333Mhz CL9 at 1.5v. Better choose a DDR3 16GB kit running at 1600Mhz in JEDEC mode. Don't forget to choose the two same 2Rx8 DDR3 modules with chips on both sides, for 15% better performance than 1Rx8 slower modules with chips on only one side.

[@brams.]

@@toezdennis9 I put a RX570 4GB in a hp pro 3500 Mt with no problem. But I changed the PSU.

[@toezdennis9]

@MrLuka 339 I've had to change the motherboard for an intel ...and I've yet to 16gb I have been assured by online pro it will take 2×8gb not tried it

[@alperkaraoguz]

My son wants a GT 730 4GB Graphics Card. Does it work on this computer? I have i7-2600 CPU with 8GB RAM. Thank you.

[@B_A_R_C_O_D_E]

Should work perfectly I'm using one rn

[@milkboi1773]

should work anything higher than like a 750 ti you need new motherboard with uefi

[@zloygeymer6275]

Hello, where can I find what RAM is compatible with my HP motherboard?

[@Mir.Hammal.Baluch]

Thanks for the video it was lot of help.

[@jensdbe]

Thanks. Glad to hear :)

[@marcelkuepfer544]

Hi which type of graphic card works in the HP pro 3400 for higher solution. Need 2640 x 1440 - bios seems to be a The main problem with newer cards

[@Andreyiiiy]

Корпус у меня почти в точь точь,только видимо следующая ревизия,спереди 2 USB 3.0. Был i3-2100 (2 ядра 4 потока с графикой),поставил xeon e1225v2 (4 ядра 4 потока с графикой).Видеокарта была gt630 на 4 гб gddr3,теперь gtx1060 6 гб gddr 5.Оперативную думал по частотам поднять взял на 1600 две по 4 гб,а тут оказалось ограничение шины в 1300 вот же дерьмо.Вообщем оставил старые разнобойные 8 гб на 1333. По ценам,процессор удалось по месту за 650 забрать,видеокарта аналог с майнинга за 1500 с авито.Вообщем не считая оперативной,2150 рублей вышло.

[@silverspectre3240]

Hello, I've got a question. What type of interface does the HDD in this PC have? Is it SATA 1.5 Gb\s, 3 GB\s or 6 GB\s?

[@jensdbe]

I believe it is 3.0 Gb/s

[@TheFuchsLP]

one sata III 6 GB/s and 3 Sata II with 3 GB/s

[@apetreicristian9708]

@@TheFuchsLP which color is which, it has 4 satas and 4 different collor with not details

[@mytechs5454]

How to update bios of this motherboard

[@muhammadfaisalemir3172]

#1426 HP MT 👍

[@fairtale879]

Hello i have got question .Can this PC handle a more powerful processor? If so, what I have hp pro 3500 series

[@Ginger1983IRE]

Hi there what are the SSD etc kinks yiu ysed? Do you have a video card recommendation ? Thanks

[@raemaximal7484]

Good morning, I have the same pc with everything that comes from the factory, I would like to know what I can do to make windows 10 run correctly, could you give me some advice or something I can do to make my pc work correctly with windows 10?

[@jensdbe]

I didn't do anything special. If you create a Windows 10 installation USB drive using the Windows Media Creation tool, you can just boot from it and do the installation. Once complete, run Windows Update and install the additional drivers. Everything should be there.

[@raemaximal7484]

@@jensdbe The problem is that I cannot find the drivers, HP does not provide driver updates for windows 10, and lately I have noticed that the processor that is giving me problems is the one ATA / ATAPI IDE controller Do you have any recommendations for me?

[@brams.]

@@raemaximal7484 better activate de AHCI in the bios, before installing Windows 10. For a 3500 MT, only the Realtek audio and Ethernet drivers needs to be updated. And maybe the last intel graphics for the iGPU. Maybe use Driverscloud to download them with ease.

[@star_t1]

Can I use mSATA in mini PCIe connector. I found that some mini PCIe support it so I guess it could be possible to use it in it?

[@jensdbe]

As far as I found in the documentation from HP, it doesn't support mSATA. Only Wifi/BT.

[@star_t1]

@@jensdbe ok. Thanks for help 🙂

[@pcrehberi5367]

hello, I have a hp 3400mt model computer and I upgraded the video card to this computer, I couldn't get the image. I think the motherboard's bios is outdated, I couldn't find anything on the internet. Where can I find the bios update site for bios update? Can you help me?

[@jensdbe]

Does the PC still work if you remove the video card, using the on-board video? Also check the setting in the BIOS for which card to use by default (integrated vs. PCIe) and make sure to check all video outputs if they are displaying something.

[@tgaming3885]

Now where we install HDD?

[@jensdbe]

Same place as where I installed the SSD. There are different mounting holes, both for 2.5" drives and 3,5" drives: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZCnoaNqZqiCY5Y

[@orlandomatos2880]

Greetings, I have an HP pro 3400 computer and suddenly it didn't turn on anymore, I already tried the power supply, memories, hard disk, processor are fine, what will be the problem and the possible solution?

[@kakhazviadadze]

Could the problem be the power button?

[@azertag3494]

He didn't put i7

[@faisalmaqbool641]

We can install any motherboard in this type of cabnit.

[@jensdbe]

Yeah, the case is pretty much standard ATX as far as I could see

[@abhigmr098]

Can you tell me what SSD you used and link for buying it?

[@jensdbe]

Any 2,5" SATA SSD should do, doesn't really make a large difference. Here is used a Crucial BX500 of 240GB specifically.

[@Shortie5-1]

The new ssd drive faster than the one you took out?

[@jensdbe]

For sure, upgrading a classic mechanical drive with an SSD is making a huge difference and should be the first step in upgrading.

[@nathjoeray]

Hello i have a question, can i connect SSD to the mini pcie slot?

[@jensdbe]

The mini PCIe slot only accepts a wifi card as far as I know.

[@AK-nt4wp]

Hey I've got a question what i5 processor can work here in got a Intel pentium and also I tried to install a gt 710 in but it was not compatible any knowledge why if so what gpus do work

[@jensdbe]

I believe the i5 2500 is the highest supported i5 CPU. Not sure why the GT 710 didn't work. It's not extremely power hungry so shouldn't be a problem.

[@AK-nt4wp]

@@jensdbe thanks I think it was bios

[@giovannialecci1546]

Is possibile to replace the MOBO with a new one,Microatx of course? Thank u in Advance and nice job=)

[@jensdbe]

Yes, that should work fine. Didn't see any reason why it would not. Nothing proprietary as far as I see. good luck with the replacement.

[@giovannialecci1546]

@@jensdbe So if i choose a asrock, gigabyte something like that, it Will work? I fear some compatibility problems....

[@jensdbe]

@@giovannialecci1546 should work fine. The power supply and case are standard ATX, the rest is on the motherboard itself. The only thing whixh might be annoying to find out is the front panel connections but that is usually well-documented in the motherboard's manual

[@giovannialecci1546]

@@jensdbe and wich gpu will be compatible with this mobo??

[@h2rabdox]

can i installe ssd and hdd together on my hp pro 3400 mt

[@jensdbe]

Sure, there are 4 SATA ports and enough room so no issue with that.

[@hitman3318]

Where is the display cable?

[@jensdbe]

Not sure what you are looking for. The graphics are integrated on the motherboard in this case.

[@nelodeepallen9016]

Im using the same PC but freezes on bois boot plz help

[@jensdbe]

Hard to tell without more details. Could be anything really. I'd start by checking the memory, which has most chance of causing something like that. Then try with a different power supply if you have one and eventually maybe another CPU but I guess you don't really have a spare one laying around :) First of all make sure it's not a software issue so just try to boot from a USB drive.

[@faustocorrea3788]

Does anyone know if this PC supports 16gb ram, in 2 8GB modules, that is 2x8?

[@jensdbe]

Officially 8GB is the maximum according to HP but I believe some people have put 16GB without issues. Didn't try it myself.

[@siyabongaseti9054]

on the board specifications max if 16GB not 8gb I dont know where people get the 8gb max from

[@lygamer7966]

شكرا متابعك عربي

[@tiktokmemepranks1398]

The Problem is I Have 500 2 Hard Disk But Hard Disk Space In Only One Sorry for my Bad English So What Can i Do How to Mount Second Hard Disk in this fucking Case

[@mafioh2514]

im so close to buy this motherboard but i want to know if its perfectly works with a i5 3450, 8 GB RAM 1600Mhz and a RX560 2 GB? PD: i have 2 4gb ddr3 ram 1600mhz

[@jensdbe]

The motherboard supports only 2nd gen Core i CPUs so I don't think your i5 3450 will work. RAM (not at 1600Mhz though) and video caed should be fine.

[@brams.]

@@jensdbe socket LGA 1155 on H61 support 2nd and 3rd Gen Intel core i. with 2nd gen, RAM speed limited to 1333, with 3rd gen, 1600Mhz can be reached. Since the RAM controller is on the CPU.

[@brams.]

yes, it should be fine, even without changing the power supply. If you can use a sata to pcie (6pin) adaptor. I think some RX560 has a 6pin needed. Even with only one SATA power (54 Watts max) it should work (without overclocking). No adaptor needed if you don't have a 6 pin pcie on the RX560.

[@4littlenightmares212]

@@brams. it’s true, the chipset would support it, but unfortunately this motherboards bios and it’s updated version doesn’t support third gen CPUs

[@mostdopeshay2396]

Can i put an rx 570 8gb in here?

[@jensdbe]

It should work but keep in mind that you will probably need additional power. You will need to check the power consumption and make sure you don't go over the power supply's capacity

[@mostdopeshay2396]

@@jensdbe ok thank you

[@okayisit]

Why did you remove the hdd? Could you not install the ssd alongside the hdd?

[@mytechs5454]

Can I use i5 3570 in this motherboard

[@jensdbe]

As far as I know only 2nd generation Intel Core CPUs would be compatible. So the 2xxx series

[@jensdbe]

@xXJusARandoXx a regular flat head screwdriver should do. I believe the screws are officially Torx T15 but there is space for a flathead as well

[@aminehorry160]

can i replace 2x 4gb Ram DDR3 and GTX 750 ti in that pc?? Someone tell me that the maximum capacity in yours is 2x 2gb ram?!!! Waiting your answer Bro 💕

[@user-to1xr5tq3l]

Did you get the answer?

[@aminehorry160]

@@user-to1xr5tq3l no i didn't try to do that, I only buy graphic card 2GB for it

[@user-to1xr5tq3l]

@@aminehorry160 What do I do mate, what do you recommend?

[@aminehorry160]

@@user-to1xr5tq3l I don't know really, but you can know by knowing the mother card type and capacity

[@gamingbhi5001]

What is the name of the motherboard???????

[@jensdbe]

It's a custom HP motherboard. Not sold separately afaik. I think you should be able to replace it with a generic micro ATX board though. Nothing that looked proprietary that would not allow that.

[@brams.]

it's a oem hp H61 Express mobo. No XMP RAM or overclocking possible, and only 4 SATA 2, no SATA 3. There is, I think, an advanced bios mode with CTRL+F10→CTRL+F11 for controlling the cpu fan speeds and behaviours. But it is good and quiet by default with an i5. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4TMYYuZabeWi8U

[@gamingbhi5001]

@@brams. PLZ GIUDE ME FOR ABOUT MOTHERBOARD FOR CORE I5 IST GEN PLZZZZZ WHICH IS BEST FOR IT?????

[@brams.]

@@gamingbhi5001 Hello Bhi, 1st gen core i is on socket LGA 1156, so you need a mobo with chipset Intel H55, H57, P55, Q57. I'll go for a P55 mobo for better overclocking possibilities. if you have a good cpu cooler. Better choose a mobo with 4 DDR3 slots. So you can upgrade to 16GB (4x4GB), on socket 1156, generally the modules must be 4GB max.

[@faustocorrea3788]

@@jensdbe You do not know if this HP PRO 3400 SERIES MT, Supports 16gb RAM? Sure, putting 8GB in each slot.

[@bigsmoke5064]

can i add i5 8400

[@jensdbe]

Only2nd gen Core i3, i5 and i7 (and similar Pentium G/Celeron) CPUs are supported.

[@mostdopeshay2396]

Does this support 16 gb ram??

[@jensdbe]

In theory maximum 8 GB but could work with 16 GB, didn't try that.

[@mostdopeshay2396]

@@jensdbe ok thank you

[@brams.]

yes, 2x8GB is supported at JEDEC speed and timings.

[@mostdopeshay2396]

@@brams. thx

[@faustocorrea3788]

If it supports 16GB with 8GB modules? I mean 8gb in each slot?

[@vennyboy]

yo I got some questions 1 Can the ram slots support DDR4 and 5 2 Can the PSU be changed with a different one 3 Which types of CPU's can be supported

[@jensdbe]

1) Only DDR3 2) A standard ATX power supply should fit 3) In general only 2nd gen Core i3, i5 and i7 (and similar Pentium G/Celeron)

[@vennyboy]

@@jensdbe thank you

[@I.M6R.I]

@@jensdbe can u show us how to fit ATX power supply please

[@rinomartinezv]

Thank For The video. 🫂Caracas-Venezuela.