Making sure i made recovery media right

Hi, i am pretty Technologically illiterate so i would like to make sure i made my recovery media correctly, I have HP H8-1214 and ordered a new video card and power supply. My plan is to format my computer when i install them to clear all of the useless junk and bring it back to factory specs and start fresh.
I also figured before i do that now would be the time to create my recovery media jus in case, so i used recovery manager, put it ona thumb drive, everything seemed to work fine, so if my hdd ever went down im now covered? This is all i would need? What kind of unnerves me is that when i check the files properties on the thumb drive it says it is only 350 MB, which seems absurd for how long it took, so i am just double checking if you all would be so kind!

Zanje,
Welcome to the HP Forum.
The following reference may help you.
From your computer's Troubleshooting > How-To Pages (if you are running Windows 7):
System Recovery / Backup / Restore
For Windows 8:
Creating Recovery Discs or Saving a Recovery Image to a USB Flash Drive (Windows 8)
The Document explains the necessity to avoid the "Windows 8" compatible flash drive. The logo is irrelevant.
If the USB flash drive shows as a "removable device" then Recovery Manager will create the drive. You can check a flash drive you already have before running out to buy a new one...
HP PCs - Restoring Files that were Backed Up Using HP Recovery Manager (Windows 8) - c03460836
HP PCs - Backing Up Your Files (Windows 8)
Standard Refresh
Refresh Your PC to Resolve Problems (Windows 8)
Custom Refresh -- How to reinstall Windows 8 without losing your files and programs
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I recommend that you do NOT just depend on the Recovery Manager or any program to back up your personal data. Make an extra copy of your files onto a USB stick, especially your favorite photos and documents -- best to be prepared!
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