• ×
    Information
    Need Windows 11 help?
    Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.Windows 11 Support Center.
  • post a message
  • ×
    Information
    Need Windows 11 help?
    Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.Windows 11 Support Center.
  • post a message
HP Recommended
HP (hp 1010)
Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)

I bought my PC in 2010. My GPU is an AMD HD 6450. Am I able to update it to a 1060, 1070 & 1080 or an equivalent? Basically, I just want to update my PC, for now, to be able to play some present-day games. Eventually, I'll buy a new gaming desktop & use this one for streaming.

1 ACCEPTED SOLUTION

Accepted Solutions
HP Recommended

@Kaddam, welcome to the forum.

 

Newer video cards, GTX 1060/70/80, require UEFI in the motherboard instead of a standard/Legacy BIOS.  HP didn't begin using UEFI in their motherboards until mid-October, 2012 with Win 8.  Some manufacturers have made their VBIOS so it will work with either.  Your best option is choose a manufacturer and contact their Tech Support for choosing the best card for your system.  This will save you money on returning a card that doesn't work and a lot of frustration.

 

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!!





View solution in original post

1 REPLY 1
HP Recommended

@Kaddam, welcome to the forum.

 

Newer video cards, GTX 1060/70/80, require UEFI in the motherboard instead of a standard/Legacy BIOS.  HP didn't begin using UEFI in their motherboards until mid-October, 2012 with Win 8.  Some manufacturers have made their VBIOS so it will work with either.  Your best option is choose a manufacturer and contact their Tech Support for choosing the best card for your system.  This will save you money on returning a card that doesn't work and a lot of frustration.

 

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!!





† The opinions expressed above are the personal opinions of the authors, not of HP. By using this site, you accept the <a href="https://www8.hp.com/us/en/terms-of-use.html" class="udrlinesmall">Terms of Use</a> and <a href="/t5/custom/page/page-id/hp.rulespage" class="udrlinesmall"> Rules of Participation</a>.