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GreasedCrease · ‎05-31-2019

Hello, I bought a used HP P7-1027c and was curious about possible GPU upgrade paths. I had an old GTX 1060 3gb, and after upgrading to a new Corsair 450 W PSU, the computer would just make loud obnoxious beeping noises at me. I am wondering what GPU might work on this MOBO? Could a GT 1030 possibly work?

wb2001 · ‎05-31-2019

@GreasedCrease,

Not sure what your trying to accomplish. That unit has a lowly i-3 processor.

Your used unit can be found here. Take note of the 2011 circa product release date.

The p7 series is based on BIOS boot environment, and can not be upgraded to the newer UEFIvBIOS. That is the problem. The newer GPSU cards are UEFI. That is the impasse. The only known final workabout that was dependable is the GTX 660 and some of the GTX 670's. EVGA had better track record with the GTX 670. These would require a PSU upgrade, and if you find the card, a nice Corsair CX500 would compliment the unit.

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wb2001 · ‎05-31-2019

@GreasedCrease,

Not sure what your trying to accomplish. That unit has a lowly i-3 processor.

Your used unit can be found here. Take note of the 2011 circa product release date.

The p7 series is based on BIOS boot environment, and can not be upgraded to the newer UEFIvBIOS. That is the problem. The newer GPSU cards are UEFI. That is the impasse. The only known final workabout that was dependable is the GTX 660 and some of the GTX 670's. EVGA had better track record with the GTX 670. These would require a PSU upgrade, and if you find the card, a nice Corsair CX500 would compliment the unit.

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.

GreasedCrease · ‎05-31-2019

I've upgraded the processor to a i5-2400, I was just curious about GPU potential is all..... thanks for your time and reply, I will look into the GTX 660 route.

wb2001 · ‎05-31-2019

@GreasedCrease,

It was a pleasure answering your well constructed inquiry.

Thanks for a prompt reply. Deeply appreciate the Solution and KUDO points.

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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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