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HP Pavilion HPE h8-1160t
Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)
I need to replace my original graphics cards due to problems with the fan failing.  Currently I have a NVIDIA GeForce GT 530 (2 GB DDR3, PCI-E 2.0 x16).
 
My computer specifications are as follows:
 
Computer Type: HP Pavilion HPE h8-1160t
OS:  Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP 1
Processor:  Intel i7-2600 CPU @ 3.40GHz
Memory:  16 GB (4 x 4 GB) DDR3 PC3-10600
Power Supply:  600W (Model DPS-600WB A)
Card slot:  pci-e 2.0
 
I have already tried several Gigabyte cards from Amazon and have had to return them as they did not work even though they had the correct specifications.
 
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
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Graphic cards reviews are an excellent indicator.  Anything after Nov 2012 I would suspect as UEFI.

This system is feedback driven thru Solution and Kudo flags. It's the only means of knowing if you have been served. Please click Accept as Solution, if your problem is solved. To say THANK YOU, press the "thumbs up symbol" to render a KUDO. You can render both Solution and KUDO..

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@SDeter,

Your system is circa 2011, WIN 7, and Legacy BIOS. The best top end card (Legacy BIOS) is the GTX 660. I would prefer an EVGA model. Your did not mention the other card models, but I suspect those were UEFI vBIOS cards.

This system is feedback driven thru Solution and Kudo flags. It's the only means of knowing if you have been served. Please click Accept as Solution, if your problem is solved. To say THANK YOU, press the "thumbs up symbol" to render a KUDO. You can render both Solution and KUDO..

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.
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How do I determine the BIOS version of the graphics card?  I've looked on the manufacturers website and can't seem to find it.  The preious graphics card purchased was a Gigabyte GeForce GT 730.

 

What about an EVGA GeForce GT 610?  I can't seem to find the BIOS version of this card either and I'm looking on their website under the Specs for the card.

HP Recommended

Graphic cards reviews are an excellent indicator.  Anything after Nov 2012 I would suspect as UEFI.

This system is feedback driven thru Solution and Kudo flags. It's the only means of knowing if you have been served. Please click Accept as Solution, if your problem is solved. To say THANK YOU, press the "thumbs up symbol" to render a KUDO. You can render both Solution and KUDO..

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.
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