Question Add video card to computer with failed video or display port?

[williamholder2010]

I have an HP ProDesk G1 i5-4570 with display port. The display port or integrated video has failed - get bios screen then black screen but computer seems to boot up fine. The computer isn't configured for internet access.
What would happen if I purchased an inexpesive GT 730 off ebay and popped it in? Would I get the desktop? No way to install a driver until I can see the desktop access the internet and download from nvidia.

 

[Lutfij]

The display port or integrated video has failed - get bios screen then black screen but computer seems to boot up fine.
If you're able to see the BIOS while you don't have a discrete GPU, that would mean your iGPU is functional, it's only your drivers/OS that might be corrupt.

Try and clear the CMOS and see if that helps. I would look into reinstalling the OS but using a spare drive to see if you get display out.

Can you hook your prebuilt to your router/ISP using ethernet?

 

[williamholder2010]

Thank you Lutfij for this insight and your suggestions.

 

[SkyNetRising]

If you're able to see the BIOS while you don't have a discrete GPU, that would mean your iGPU is functional, it's only your drivers/OS that might be corrupt.

Or monitor broken
or monitor gets passed resolution/refresh rate, it can't display.

Try booting in safe mode.
Try a different monitor.

 

[williamholder2010]

Just wanted to follow up. Replaced the battery and I'm up and running. Thanks again Lutfij for your expertise. Thank you also SkyNetRising for your suggestions.