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DevilsLuck wrote About the only thing I can do to boost performance on this rig is to update the graphics card to a 1050ti. Correct?

Yeah, but a 1050Ti isn't all that much of an upgrade over a GTX 1050. I honestly wouldn't even bother putting any more money in to that system in it's current state.

DevilsLuck wrote Do you know of a readily available power supply, that is compatible with this motherboard? If I'm reading correctly the HP power supply compatibility can be problematic...

Motherboard will need replaced at the same time as the PSU, since that motherboard won't be compatible with any standard PSU unless you do some wiring yourself, which could be dangerous if you don't know what you're doing. It also looks like a weird proprietary form factor motherboard, so potentially normal mATX motherboards wouldn't fit in the case, which would mean the case would also need replaced at the same time.

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Is the 1650ti a plug and play component? Or would I need to upgrade my power source? Also are there "sizes" involved? Like compact versions that I need to consider when trying to fit it into my factory case, and mother board?

The spec page for your system does not say whether or not the PSU has a 6-pin PCIe connector. If it does, then yes you will be able to use a GTX 1650 Super(there is no GTX 1650Ti). However, I have a sneaking suspicion you won't have any PCIe power connectors on that motherboard, which means you're limited to a GTX 1050Ti, or GTX 1650(non Super).
As for whether or not a GPU will fit- grab a measuring tape or ruler or anything and measure how much space you have for a GPU in your case, then you'll know which GPU's fit. I don't see any GPU clearance listed on that spec sheet, but being that you have the system on hand, it's easy enough to check yourself how much clearance you'll have. Most low-end cards like that are gonna be pretty small anyway though, so I wouldn't be too worried about that.
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Thank you! Maybe it's best to leave this one be; and just begin a new build. Maybe buy a case, and MB with room for expansion, and move my components from this one over to it. Seeing as how the Motherboard seems to be the main culprit to begin with...
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Yeah, I would probably start with a new case, motherboard and PSU. Re-use CPU, GPU, RAM, and storage for now.
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Are you looking to upgrade right now? If so, what is your budget and currency for upgrades?

Case, Mobo, and PSU upgrade isn't going to offer any sort of noticeable improvement(in performance anyway) but it's going to make upgrading a LOT easier, and will mean you can actually upgrade to something more substantial than a low end GPU. It'll also just mean you'll have significantly better quality components rather than the cheap, low quality parts in the system as it sits currently.
If you have enough, you'll also probably want to add an SSD. Luckily, 480-512GB SSD's are really great value right now and that will actually offer a noticeable improvement in daily use with the system.
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I don't NEED to upgrade right now; but if I could have gotten away with a measly $200 dollar upgrade to make gaming better, while I build a rig that's truly capable... I would have. Sounds like putting money into this one per say, would be throwing good money after bad. So after y'all's input; I think your previous suggestion sounds like the most responsible decision. And one that will give me the ability to grow my rig in the future.
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