Can i run GT 1030 graphic card

[abhishekuikey0907]

Hi
I have windows 7 32 bit install in my pc
with Intel core 2 duo processor E7500 @ 2.94GHz
4 GB DDR3 ram
Intel GMA X4500 Graphics
and PSU=500W
I have a pre build PC Compaq Presario CQ3250IX
specification about my motherboard http://www.findlaptopdriver.com/specs-eton-1-0-foxconn/

 

[sid.sinha12300]

Yes you can put a gt 1030 in that motherboard

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Seemingly, it won't work, as a GT1030 will need a system with a UEFI bios, which I'm positive you don't have.

 

[chickenballs]

yes. even the worst 500W psu should be able to handle the 1030.
but you really need to upgrade your OS though
its 2017 and nobody should still be using a 32bit OS 😀

 

[abhishekuikey0907]

Seemingly, it won't work, as a GT1030 will need a system with a UEFI bios, which I'm positive you don't have.

Then which one

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

the 10 series cards from Nvidia can have issues with older mobo's. Technically the GPU will fit in the slot. Technically it should run (it doesn't require extra power connectors). But with older bios', sometimes the cards are not recognized, as mentioned the reason being the lack of UEFI bios.

9 series cards (like a GTX960) or 7 series (GTX750ti) may work straight away.

If you google 'gt1030 +PCIe 1.0 mobo problems' you will see plenty of posts about it. Some users report being able to get the card to work. If you are going to buy the GT1030, i would make sure you have the latest bios for your motherboard. But that is still no guarantee it will work. You could try search for your GPU/Mobo combo and see if others have managed to get the card to work. They may have a workaround or been lucky and have it work right away.

If it were me, I wouldn't buy the card, because it's hard to determine if it will work 100%. That's not good enough for me. SO I wouldn't buy it. But it's your choice.

I used to have a Q6600 based system, and I had a GTX560ti working just fine. Didn't require a UEFI bios. But that's changed for the newer series cards.