[SOLVED] ASROCK H81M-DG4

[NigateloJones]

So, i want to upgrade my gpu but i rly don t want to waste money and i need some help
Can sumbody tell me if Asrock h81m-dg4 is compatible with this gpu https://www.asus.com/Graphics-Cards/GT1030-SL-2G-BRK/specifications/
For Now i have a gt 730 2gb ddr3 https://www.asus.com/Graphics-Cards/GT7302GD3/specifications/

 

[PC Tailor]

Yes it is fine.
If you're already running a 730, you'd be fine with most modern GPUs, all you really need is the PCIe x16 slot for it to be technically compatible, it's just some much older boards can sometimes struggle to run the latest GPUs.

A 1030 should be fine.

 

[NigateloJones]

Ok thank u , but i have one more question
how can i tell if the gt 1030 will fit in there
i checked the size on the producer site and the lenght of the 1030 is bigger with one cm
it might sound dumb

 

[PC Tailor]

Ok thank u , but i have one more question
how can i tell if the gt 1030 will fit in there
i checked the size on the producer site and the lenght of the 1030 is bigger with one cm
it might sound dumb

Size of the GPU will depend on the case, not the motherboard. The Pcie x16 slot is a standard size.

Not dumb at all my friend, we all start at some point

 

[NigateloJones]

Size of the GPU will depend on the case, not the motherboard. The Pcie x16 slot is a standard size.

Not dumb at all my friend, we all start at some point

Ok =))) i rly appreciate ur kindness ur a nice guy
Rly helped my dumb ass =))

 

[WildCard999]

Ok thank u , but i have one more question
how can i tell if the gt 1030 will fit in there
i checked the size on the producer site and the length of the 1030 is bigger with one cm
it might sound dumb

Dumb would be ordering a part without making sure it fits, it's a legit question.

 

[NigateloJones]

Dumb would be ordering a part without making sure it fits, it's a legit question.

Yes ur right
That s wise

 

[NigateloJones]

Ok guys change of plans
I won t buy the gt 1030 anymore at least i don t to, i checked a rx 550 4gb gddr5 and i was wondering if the gpu is too ,,high-end" for my rig
Intel pentium g3250 3.2 ghz
6 gb ram dual chanel dram frequency 666 mhz
Asus gt 730 2gb ddr3
Asrock h81m dg4
Seagate barracuda 1tb
And psu raidmax of 420W

 

[WildCard999]

Which one is cheaper? The RX 550 is better but not by much and I'd be cautious as your PSU isn't exactly good which is why the 1030 might be a better choice.

 

[NigateloJones]

Which one is cheaper? The RX 550 is better but not by much and I'd be cautious as your PSU isn't exactly good which is why the 1030 might be a better choice.

The rx 550 is more expensive

 

[WildCard999]

The rx 550 is more expensive

What resolution?

 

[NigateloJones]

What resolution?

Trough HDMI 4096x2160 60Hz
Trough DVI 2560x1600 60Hz
And my cpu supports max 1920x1080 60Hz

 

[WildCard999]

Trough HDMI 4096x2160 60Hz
Trough DVI 2560x1600 60Hz
And my cpu supports max 1920x1080 60Hz

Sorry, I meant what resolution are you gaming at?

 

[NigateloJones]

Man i dunno if the game has low system requirments i keep the res on 1920x1080
But on most games i have 1280x720

 

[WildCard999]

Man i dunno if the game has low system requirments i keep the res on 1920x1080
But on most games i have 1280x720

The GT 1030 2gb would be fine for either resolution and is a solid upgrade over your 730.

 

[PC Tailor]

Agreed with WildCard don't spend the extra money if you don't need to.
And your PSU isn't overly great for gaming PCs.

Being as it sounds like you're now getting into the whole PC gaming biz, you may find a guide I made (where WildCard has contributed too) useful, and it will also show you in the first point why we would hesitate with your power supply!

https://forums.tomshardware.com/thr...when-selecting-parts-for-a-custom-pc.3510178/

 

[NigateloJones]

If u were in my shoes , would u buy the rx 550 ? Or ....

 

[PC Tailor]

If u were in my shoes , would u buy the rx 550 ? Or ....

Whats the difference in price?

Again, I would suggest you have a look at that guide I posted, and look at the first step, the last thing we'd want you to do is upgrade and pay more money for a bad PSU to take them out (potentially).

 

[WildCard999]

If u were in my shoes , would u buy the rx 550 ? Or ....

It's an older system, I'd put the 1030 in it now to make it viable for a bit longer then save up for a new system or at least a platform upgrade (CPU/MB/RAM) but looking at the other parts your probably better off starting fresh but it depends on income.

 

[NigateloJones]

Ok guys i really thank u all for the usefull and straight to the point answers and i decided to buy the gt 1030.
What should i do before changing it?
I mean drivers etc.
More exactly i ll take this one asus gt 1030 phoenix

 

[WildCard999]

Download and install the newest drivers after installing the 1030. During installation there's an option to "perform a clean installation", check that box. What it does is uninstalls the old drivers and then installs the newest. This ensures there's no conflicting drivers.

If you get no display after you swapped out the cards then make sure the 1030 is installed correctly. You may need to update the BIOS if there is no display however don't update it unless you absolutely have to. When updating the BIOS there's always a rare chance that you may brick the motherboard essentially turning it into a paperweight and trying to find a replacement board could be pricey.

 

[NigateloJones]

Ok i ll be aware of that mb problem

 

[NigateloJones]

After i mount the new gpu nvidia will detect it ?
I m asking this cuz i want to kno what i need to do for the new driver
It s ok if i download it from geforce experience

 

[WildCard999]

After i mount the new gpu nvidia will detect it ?
I m asking this cuz i want to kno what i need to do for the new driver
It s ok if i download it from geforce experience

Windows should detect the new GPU however I wouldn't use Nvidia Geforce Experience to install the new driver (at least not the first time). Get the newest from Nvidia then during installation download Nvidia Geforce Experience.

https://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx