GT 730 Not working windows 7 64 bit

[Chris_25]

So, i have been using GT 320 1gb graphics card but when i use my newly GT 730 1gb when loading up windows doesnt seem to work, ive tried safe mode and few other things but just doesnt work 🙁 im really gutted my specs are
System
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Manufacturer Dell Inc.
Model Dell XPS420
Total amount of system memory 3.50 GB RAM
System type 64-bit operating system
Number of processor cores 4

Storage
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Total size of hard disk(s) 596 GB
Disk partition (C 359 GB Free (496 GB Total)
Disk partition (D 83 GB Free (100 GB Total)
Media drive (E CD/DVD
Media drive (K CD/DVD

Graphics
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Display adapter type NVIDIA GeForce GT 320
Total available graphics memory 2526 MB
Dedicated graphics memory 1024 MB
Dedicated system memory 0 MB
Shared system memory 1502 MB
Display adapter driver version 9.18.13.4181
Primary monitor resolution 1768x992
DirectX version DirectX 10
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz 7.1 5.9
Determined by lowest subscore

Memory (RAM) 3.50 GB 5.9
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GT 320 6.6
Gaming graphics 2526 MB Total available graphics memory 6.6
Primary hard disk 359GB Free (496GB Total) 5.9
Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit xps 420

 

[Kisianik]

Have you updated your NVIDIA drivers prior to installation?

Can you return this card for a full refund? Maybe this card is DOA? Can you try this card elsewhere?

 

[Chris_25]

I'm not too sure what you mean and nope a friend gave it me but he's used it and it works on his pc 🙁 It seems anything after the BIOS, it just freezes on on everything from repair to diagnostics

 

[Kisianik]

Place old GT 320 in and update NVIDIA driver to the most recent, remove GT 320 and instal GT 730, and try.

 

[Chris_25]

I have tried mate, It won't let me without the actual graphics card in because it says its not compatible. Thanks for the fast reply!

 

[imrazor]

I know some Dell PCs need a BIOS update to take NVidia 900 series cards. It's possible that your PC also needs a BIOS update. Have you checked Dell's site for BIOS updates for your system.

 

[Chris_25]

Yes, today I downloaded the latest BIOS but I had already had it updated so didn't help.

 

[Kisianik]

I see, just checked myself.

Lets try a hard way.

Install an old card and download manually most recent drivers for both cards on desktop or to My Documents, or better both, if you have a lot of things on Desktop.

GT 320 GeForce 341.81 Driver

GT 730 GeForce Game Ready Driver 355.98

Next follow this guide to only uninstall old drivers http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/faq/id-2767677/clean-graphics-driver-install-windows.html

When done, remove GT 320 and place GT 730, prior to placement check plated contacts, if appear dirty, use pencil eraser to clean them, also check PCIE slot for dirt. Place GT 730, PC should boot into 600x800 resoltion or similar basic one.

Any luck? If it does, install new drivers, if not report.

HOLD ON. Prior to all this please report your current BIOS version.

Get CPUZ and go to MAINBOARD tab, BIOS version only.

 

[Chris_25]

I will try it now, Thanks again for the help.

 

[Chris_25]

And I think it is 7.0

 

[Kisianik]

And I think it is 7.0

XPS420-A07.EXE I saw your previous post when I posted mine, LOL.