Motherboard / CPU / GPU Compatibility
Tomklar
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Hello,
My GPU has died, so I’m on the hunt for a new one!
My setup:
Motherboard = Asus P7P55D-E LX
CPU = Intel Core i7-875K (8M Cache, 2.93 GHz)
RAM = 12 GB (2x2 2x4)
PSU = Corsair 550W
Regretted graphics card = gtx 460
So, I was considering buying a gtx 1060 (3GB) or a 1050 TI, but I’ve seen on the forum that sometimes there are compatibility issues (PCIe motherboard 2.0 / GPU 3.0 among others).
What do you think?
Is this card too powerful for my setup?
What should I consider otherwise?
Best regards,
My GPU has died, so I’m on the hunt for a new one!
My setup:
Motherboard = Asus P7P55D-E LX
CPU = Intel Core i7-875K (8M Cache, 2.93 GHz)
RAM = 12 GB (2x2 2x4)
PSU = Corsair 550W
Regretted graphics card = gtx 460
So, I was considering buying a gtx 1060 (3GB) or a 1050 TI, but I’ve seen on the forum that sometimes there are compatibility issues (PCIe motherboard 2.0 / GPU 3.0 among others).
What do you think?
Is this card too powerful for my setup?
What should I consider otherwise?
Best regards,
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Hello,
you are right to ask about upgrading an "old" PC, as there can indeed be issues
PCIe mobo 2.0 / gpu 3.0 among others
so actually, that's not a problem; any PCI-E 3.0 GPU will be compatible with a PCI-E 2.0 port on the motherboard (of course, the theoretical bandwidth will be reduced, but there won't be any practical consequences)
it's more a question of the "age" of the hardware:
your motherboard is from 2010, and you want to install a GPU from 2016:
there might be "misunderstandings" between the two components
read: myth: every graphics card is compatible with my PC
the latest BIOS for the P7P55D-E LX dates back to 2012, so it's not certain that a BIOS update will be enough to restore communication to accept the GTX series 1000...
Here's what I suggest:
update your BIOS to the latest version and give it a shot: if you end up with a black screen, you’ll need to quickly return your card to the sender and choose an "older" GPU, like a GTX 970, which is from 2014 and shouldn't cause any issues with your motherboard
you are right to ask about upgrading an "old" PC, as there can indeed be issues
PCIe mobo 2.0 / gpu 3.0 among others
so actually, that's not a problem; any PCI-E 3.0 GPU will be compatible with a PCI-E 2.0 port on the motherboard (of course, the theoretical bandwidth will be reduced, but there won't be any practical consequences)
it's more a question of the "age" of the hardware:
your motherboard is from 2010, and you want to install a GPU from 2016:
there might be "misunderstandings" between the two components
read: myth: every graphics card is compatible with my PC
the latest BIOS for the P7P55D-E LX dates back to 2012, so it's not certain that a BIOS update will be enough to restore communication to accept the GTX series 1000...
Here's what I suggest:
update your BIOS to the latest version and give it a shot: if you end up with a black screen, you’ll need to quickly return your card to the sender and choose an "older" GPU, like a GTX 970, which is from 2014 and shouldn't cause any issues with your motherboard
I'm almost sure that the 1060 will fit on your gaming motherboard. A buddy of mine put a 950 on a socket 775 motherboard and apart from being limited to pcie x16 2.0, the games run without any issues. However, one example doesn't make a rule, but honestly, you're not risking anything, especially since your motherboard is quite high-end. At worst, a return by mail for incompatibility.
I just spoke with an online advisor on the Grosbill website, and he assured me that the GTX 1060 is indeed compatible with my motherboard.
According to him, problems are rare, as the PCI Express slot is "universal."
The advanced age of a motherboard and the resulting lack of BIOS updates are more likely to cause compatibility issues with a new processor than with a graphics card. (I’m quoting his words).
Well, I suppose the best way is still to test it, I imagine!
According to him, problems are rare, as the PCI Express slot is "universal."
The advanced age of a motherboard and the resulting lack of BIOS updates are more likely to cause compatibility issues with a new processor than with a graphics card. (I’m quoting his words).
Well, I suppose the best way is still to test it, I imagine!
The comments from your online advisor prove that he has never faced this issue, as what he says is incorrect ;)
I'm not making anything up; the links I provided in my article are based on real cases from PC owners trying to install a recent GPU, like the GTX 1060, on a motherboard that's several years old, resulting in a black screen...
I had already encountered similar cases before; I removed the links to avoid cluttering the article and kept only the recent cases.
But I hope it works for you, as this is not an absolute rule, just a risk based on observations.
I'm not making anything up; the links I provided in my article are based on real cases from PC owners trying to install a recent GPU, like the GTX 1060, on a motherboard that's several years old, resulting in a black screen...
I had already encountered similar cases before; I removed the links to avoid cluttering the article and kept only the recent cases.
But I hope it works for you, as this is not an absolute rule, just a risk based on observations.
vieu bison boiteu
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Hi Tomklar
By the way, you have the >>> XFX R9 380X OC, 4 Go <<< = €174.90
the ATI AMD have fewer compatibility issues
See you
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no link on the English web page, I'm already flying solo enough
By the way, you have the >>> XFX R9 380X OC, 4 Go <<< = €174.90
the ATI AMD have fewer compatibility issues
See you
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no link on the English web page, I'm already flying solo enough
I will be cautious and steer towards an older series to avoid any unpleasant surprises and back-and-forths!
Is a 750 Ti still okay these days? The 970 seems a bit pricey to me (I was leaning towards the 1060 since there are some good promotions on it during this Christmas period).
but on the other hand, it's not very powerful for current games :(
the GTX 1050 Ti gives almost 2 times more frames per second:
https://www.tomshardware.fr/test-les-geforce-gtx-1050-et-gtx-1050-ti-a-la-conquete-de-lentree-de-gamme/