GTX 970 and EVGA p55 Sli mobo compatibility

[michaelrm1256]

I want to know if they are compatible and i cant get a reply from EVGA.
I do know that there has not been a BIOS update for my mobo in 3 years.
I've spent some time searching and I can't find any examples of anyone running a 970 on any p55 board. Can anyone help me out?

 

[lightcloud]

If your motherboad has a PCI Express x16 slot. Then you will be safe and you can run it.

But before ado, what is your CPU? You may want to avoid bottlenecks.

 

[maxalge]

I want to know if they are compatible and i cant get a reply from EVGA.
I do know that there has not been a BIOS update for my mobo in 3 years.
I've spent some time searching and I can't find any examples of anyone running a 970 on any p55 board. Can anyone help me out?

You need to list the specific model of your motherboard.


Chances are if it has a pcie x16 slot it will work.


Most issues come down to the power supply not having enough amps on the 12+ rail, or the mobo having locked bios from a pre-built company.

 

[michaelrm1256]

If your motherboad has a PCI Express x16 slot. Then you will be safe and you can run it.

But before ado, what is your CPU? You may want to avoid bottlenecks.

Cpu is core i5 760 OC to 3.9 and i will go to 4.4 if i get a better cooler. Im currently GPu bottelnecked. I have read that sometimes new gen of GPU require some MOBO to need a new BIOS. This is my question. I know my psu can run it and everything else. Just EVGA wont respond and it pissing me off. I dont want to get this card to find out that EVGA will never put out a Bios for my p55.

 

[michaelrm1256]

MOBO is EVGA P55 sli. I put it in the topic header.
And i dont care that it will be slightly bottlenecked, Until my mobo or CPU blows up i wont be upgrading anything for at least a year or so.

 

[lightcloud]

Just send out a couple of emails this week and if they don't reply. Then try considering Asus or MSI GTX 970.

 

[michaelrm1256]

Dude, the question is not if an EVGA 970 will work with my EVGA Motherboard. The question is any GTX970 will work with my mobo.lol

 

[lightcloud]

Yes it should be compatible. And if it is not, then an update may be required.

So you mentioned that you have not received a BIOS upfpdate for 3 years? And if not, then maybe just try the graphics card, and if it doesn't work you may need to upgrade the motherboard.