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‎10-29-2016 09:07 AM - edited ‎10-29-2016 09:11 AM

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Product: Pavilion HPE-570T
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)

I am trying to upgrade my video card. I purchased GTX 750 TI and a new 500W power supply, but I couldn't get it to work. I did some research and found that there could be some bios compatibility issues, and the newer video cards may not work with the older Cleveland motherboards.  I will be returning the card and power supply if I can't make them work.

 

My computer still works fine with the old video card for the most part, but I am having some video card related issues when trying to run some apps.

 

What would be the best/most powerful video card that will work with the IPISB-CH Cleveland motherboard? I don't mind upgrading the power supply if needed. I am not trying to do any crazy gaming or anything. I just need to replace what I have with something that works pretty well, so I don't have to replace my whole PC.

 

Product Number : LC120AV#ABA

HP Pavilion Elite HPE 570t

CPU: Intel Core i7-2600

8GB Ram

MB: IPISB-CH Cleveland v1.04

Current Video Card: GeForce GT 440

 

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‎10-29-2016 02:39 PM - edited ‎10-29-2016 02:54 PM

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@onlydlonly,

Sorry you fell into the habitual problem faced by Legacy BIOS machines.

 

Because your computer was manufacturer Jan 2011, it has Legacy BIOS.  The newer UEFI vBIOS was initiated into HP units late 2012.  That said, you either stay with a Legacy BIOS GPU card, or select a Hybrid dual BIOS card.  The GTX 660, or GTX 670, both of which are high-end Legacy card would be far superior to the GTX 750Ti.  All the current hype leans to a lesser quality card, the GTX 750Ti, based on lower wattage and some offering a Hybrid BIOS via select manufacturer.

http://www.hwcompare.com/17301/geforce-gtx-660-vs-geforce-gtx-750-ti/         450W PSU

http://www.hwcompare.com/17306/geforce-gtx-750-ti-vs-geforce-gtx-670/         550W PSU

http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-660/specifications

 

Based on your existing new PSU, (hopefully a quality unit), the GTX 660 would be good.  IMHO, an EVGA GTX 660 would be best based on your system PSU. Please call EVGA to re-verify a Legacy BIOS. 

PS<> I have EVGA GTX 660 and 670 in my Legacy BIOS towers.  I tried an ASUS, but it did not like an ASUS motherboard. Strange, but ASUS verify the fault was their own card. Cost  me a $50 return fee, so PLEASE verify with any manufacturer.

I would question your choice of the GTX 750ti.  What was your selection based upon?  Performance-wise, the GTX 660 is far superior as a Legacy card (based on your new PSU). If you use the link on the performance of the 660, you would compare it to the short list of MSI hybrid cards. Be aware the MSI R9 290X needs 300W just to run, so a Corsair CX600 would be needed.

 

Another curiousity?  What apps are you trying to run?  The I7-2600 is an old processor.

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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‎10-29-2016 02:39 PM - edited ‎10-29-2016 02:54 PM

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@onlydlonly,

Sorry you fell into the habitual problem faced by Legacy BIOS machines.

 

Because your computer was manufacturer Jan 2011, it has Legacy BIOS.  The newer UEFI vBIOS was initiated into HP units late 2012.  That said, you either stay with a Legacy BIOS GPU card, or select a Hybrid dual BIOS card.  The GTX 660, or GTX 670, both of which are high-end Legacy card would be far superior to the GTX 750Ti.  All the current hype leans to a lesser quality card, the GTX 750Ti, based on lower wattage and some offering a Hybrid BIOS via select manufacturer.

http://www.hwcompare.com/17301/geforce-gtx-660-vs-geforce-gtx-750-ti/         450W PSU

http://www.hwcompare.com/17306/geforce-gtx-750-ti-vs-geforce-gtx-670/         550W PSU

http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-660/specifications

 

Based on your existing new PSU, (hopefully a quality unit), the GTX 660 would be good.  IMHO, an EVGA GTX 660 would be best based on your system PSU. Please call EVGA to re-verify a Legacy BIOS. 

PS<> I have EVGA GTX 660 and 670 in my Legacy BIOS towers.  I tried an ASUS, but it did not like an ASUS motherboard. Strange, but ASUS verify the fault was their own card. Cost  me a $50 return fee, so PLEASE verify with any manufacturer.

I would question your choice of the GTX 750ti.  What was your selection based upon?  Performance-wise, the GTX 660 is far superior as a Legacy card (based on your new PSU). If you use the link on the performance of the 660, you would compare it to the short list of MSI hybrid cards. Be aware the MSI R9 290X needs 300W just to run, so a Corsair CX600 would be needed.

 

Another curiousity?  What apps are you trying to run?  The I7-2600 is an old processor.

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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