HP PAVILIAN HPE SERIES H8-1260T UPGRADE

[spghost]

the orginal graphics card is starting to make a grinding noise that is coming from the graphics card fan...i would like to upgrade the orginal graphics card, but am having trouble locating a graphics card that is combatible with my system...orignally bought the computer iin 2011 or 2012 running windows 7 64 bit, later upgraded to windows 10 64 bit. researching graphics cards, it seems newer model graphics cards will nto work with my system.  how casn i tell which graphics cards will be combatible with my computer system

[wb2001]

@spghost 

You are correct, modern GPU cards (UEFIvBIOS) will not work.

That model shipping with one of the following: 300W, 460W or 600W PSU.  Which do you have?

There were 4 Geforce and 5 Radeon GPU cards.  Which do you have? 

Then a recommendation can be made based on the PSU and original GPU card.

[spghost]

graphics card: GeForce GT 530 (2 GB)

PSU: 300w 

thank you for the help 

[wb2001 · Accepted solution]

@spghost,

Now the search begins for you trying to  locate an older graphic card.  Once you find a card (likely used), you need to consider the monitor's input. Is it the Blue 15pin VGA, or does it have a DVI (white).  The card you select needs that style connector, or you need an adapter. Then there is the PSU issue.  Even the older Legacy cards present power demands that will exceed your original 300W PSU.  Or I can suggest (from experience) a nice solution.

EVGA GTX 660 (used) and Corsair 550W PSU) with DVI-I to VGA adapter.

NOTE: The Corsair CX550 is only on sale for 2 more days. 

[spghost]

ok..thank you for the help,now the search starts....but in the end, think i need to consider searching for a new system too

[wb2001]

@spghost,

When you look at a new system, PLEASE come back and ask.

If you purchase the lowest configuration of some models, there is NO avenue to upgrade the PSU, or add another hard drive. The worst has been purchasing a low end HP 795 series.  Ask before you leap !!