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‎07-18-2019 12:18 PM

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Product: Presario CQ5210F
Operating System: Linux

Seems I need to replace the video card for my well-maintained CQ5210F (darn right it still works!), because no matter which current (Linux) OS I install, the system often freezes, when starting random applications, and the monitor (any monitor) reverts to a diagonal line pattern. Requires a hard PC shutdown. I do stream video, but I do not game, ever. Any suggestions for a current, compatible card? Thanks.

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‎07-18-2019 04:39 PM

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@DieterAsher , welcome to the forum.

 

It will be difficult to find a video card that will work with your computer.  The newer cards require UEFI in the motherboard instead of a standard/Legacy BIOS.  The last cards not to require UEFI were the GTX 1060/1070 series.  Any of these cards will require a power supply unit (PSU) upgrade, also.  They require at least 400W to operate properly.

 

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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‎07-18-2019 04:39 PM

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@DieterAsher , welcome to the forum.

 

It will be difficult to find a video card that will work with your computer.  The newer cards require UEFI in the motherboard instead of a standard/Legacy BIOS.  The last cards not to require UEFI were the GTX 1060/1070 series.  Any of these cards will require a power supply unit (PSU) upgrade, also.  They require at least 400W to operate properly.

 

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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