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01-23-2017 04:09 PM
I have bought a GT730 GPU and an Athena 400w PSU to put my slimline on triple monitors.
My computer will not recognize my GPU whatsoever. I've tried to disable the on-board graphics. I've set the bios to prioritize the PCI slot, and specifically x16. I can't install the drivers because it just doesn't recognize it. I don't know what's wrong. The PC works just fine, the 730's fan will spin, but it won't switch over or recognize it. Please help me figure this out.
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01-23-2017 04:58 PM - edited 01-23-2017 05:02 PM
Your problem is a mis-match. The slimline s5503w is circa Apr 2010, with what is called a 'legacy BIOS". The new GT730 is circa Jun 2014, with what is called "UEFI vBIOS". These 2 are in conflict. You need a GPU card that was released prior to July 2012 to be safe.
It would be of great benefit if you would state your intented goal. Is there a specific game? That single core Sempron processor is not much of a game CPU.
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01-23-2017 04:58 PM - edited 01-23-2017 05:02 PM
Your problem is a mis-match. The slimline s5503w is circa Apr 2010, with what is called a 'legacy BIOS". The new GT730 is circa Jun 2014, with what is called "UEFI vBIOS". These 2 are in conflict. You need a GPU card that was released prior to July 2012 to be safe.
It would be of great benefit if you would state your intented goal. Is there a specific game? That single core Sempron processor is not much of a game CPU.
HP Envy 8 5010 Tablet
(2) HP DV7t i7 3160QM 2.3Ghz 8GB
Printer -- HP OfficeJet Pro 8620 Legal
Custom Asus Z97D, I7-4790k, 16GB RAM, WIN10 Pro 64bit, ZOTAC GTX1080 AMP Extreme 3 fan 8GB RAM, 500GB SSD, Asus PB287 4k monitor, Rosewill Blackhawk case and 750W OCZ PSU.
01-23-2017 06:13 PM - edited 01-23-2017 06:14 PM
This VisonTek card 5450 might meet your requirements, READ all descriptions, best of all it's a SFF card. It's WIN 7, 3 DVI-D monitors. Only needs 20W. Found it here, you can google the card and look for prices.
HP Envy 8 5010 Tablet
(2) HP DV7t i7 3160QM 2.3Ghz 8GB
Printer -- HP OfficeJet Pro 8620 Legal
Custom Asus Z97D, I7-4790k, 16GB RAM, WIN10 Pro 64bit, ZOTAC GTX1080 AMP Extreme 3 fan 8GB RAM, 500GB SSD, Asus PB287 4k monitor, Rosewill Blackhawk case and 750W OCZ PSU.
01-23-2017 06:35 PM
Anyway, I'm not sure what descriptions, or what in them I should be looking for. Even on the GeForce website for the gt730, it says nothing about the UEFI BIOS.
I'd also like to find one that utilizes my 400w so I don't have to return it lmao
01-23-2017 06:43 PM
Your motherboard is not UEFI. You must use a Legacy card. The 400W PSU is OK. If your satisified, please mark as a Solution. If not, I will endeavor to help.
HP Envy 8 5010 Tablet
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Printer -- HP OfficeJet Pro 8620 Legal
Custom Asus Z97D, I7-4790k, 16GB RAM, WIN10 Pro 64bit, ZOTAC GTX1080 AMP Extreme 3 fan 8GB RAM, 500GB SSD, Asus PB287 4k monitor, Rosewill Blackhawk case and 750W OCZ PSU.
01-24-2017 05:30 PM
Is a GT530 or a GT545 compatible? Or what would be best?
The one you linked above seems to have resolution issues so I want to search for something else.
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