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‎07-22-2016 07:41 AM

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Product: Pavilion P6597C
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)

Motherboard video is dead. What video card can I install in this system?

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‎07-22-2016 12:04 PM

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@MRMWFIXIT, welcome to the forum.

 

The newer video cards require UEFI in the motherboard instead of a standard BIOS.  Your motherboard has a standard BIOS.  It can't be upgraded.  The last cards that don't require UEFI are the GTX 660/670's.  I like EVGA cards.  I suggest that you contact their Tech Support (1-888-881-3842) for help with choosing the best card for your system.

 

This will require a power supply unit (PSU) upgrade, as well.  The PSU in the computer is only 250W.  Most newer cards require at least 400W to operate properly.  I like Corsair products.  I recommend at least 500W.  A modular PSU would be best.  This allows you to use only the cables that are absolutely necessary and makes for better airflow.

 

Please click the Thumbs up + button if I have helped you and click Accept as Solution if your problem is solved.

 



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‎07-22-2016 12:04 PM

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@MRMWFIXIT, welcome to the forum.

 

The newer video cards require UEFI in the motherboard instead of a standard BIOS.  Your motherboard has a standard BIOS.  It can't be upgraded.  The last cards that don't require UEFI are the GTX 660/670's.  I like EVGA cards.  I suggest that you contact their Tech Support (1-888-881-3842) for help with choosing the best card for your system.

 

This will require a power supply unit (PSU) upgrade, as well.  The PSU in the computer is only 250W.  Most newer cards require at least 400W to operate properly.  I like Corsair products.  I recommend at least 500W.  A modular PSU would be best.  This allows you to use only the cables that are absolutely necessary and makes for better airflow.

 

Please click the Thumbs up + button if I have helped you and click Accept as Solution if your problem is solved.

 



I am not an HP Employee!!
Intelligence is God given. Wisdom is the sum of our mistakes!!
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‎07-22-2016 02:53 PM

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The user's Son is overnighting some type of video card. If it works fine. If not I will inform the user exactly what you have told. Thanks for your help. Michael

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‎07-22-2016 04:51 PM

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You are welcome, @MRMWFIXIT.  I am always glad to help.



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