[SOLVED] Help removing a graphics card

[hev67]

I'm starting a new thread because this is more specific to my needs. My graphics card stopped working, apparently the fan is still working, and making a lot of noise. I tried to remove it and broke the release clip, and it seems to be anchored some way into the back of the pc. Am i missing something, is there another way I can do this? Also any suggestions on a low priced card that would enable me to play games like Myst or URU? The one I have was adequate but would like it slightly better. I will try to post pics tomorrow.

GeForce 8800gt
So it's a Dell XPS, 8300
Processor is Intel Core i7-2600 CPU @ 3.40GHz
RAM 8 gb
64-bit OS x64 based processor.
SMBIOS Version 2.6

 

[Darkbreeze]

Yes, it is screwed to the back PCI I/O section of the case. There is a bracket attached to the graphics card, that has one, two or three screws, depending on the card model, that attach the rear bracket to the rear frame of the case. Take that out, and it should come out easily so long as you've released the PCI slot lock (Or broken it).

Similar to this.

 

[hev67]

Thanks, I will try again tomorrow.

 

[Darkbreeze]

😉

 

[hev67]

I have another thread, I started it in monitors because I wasn't sure of the issue, turned out to be the graphics card and kind of solved that issue by using the integrated graphics. The pc itself actually troubleshooted and fixed that, but when it did the sound of the graphics card fan went away, everything worked just as well as it did with the card. But yesterday the power went out and the pc restarted itself, and with that came back the noise, which won't stop, which got me investigating the noise and realizing it's the card. Then I started this thread.

The question I have now, will this damaged card cause other issues? Because since the power outage programs are not opening or opening very, very slowly.

 

[Darkbreeze]

I'm sure I can't tell you what will or will not happen. I have no idea what any system "might" do especially when I have no idea what the problem is to begin with, and neither do you.

It sounds though, to me, like it would be a good idea to not leave it installed. Leaving hardware installed that has an obvious problem is usually not sound advice.

 

[geofelt]

In addition to the screw at the back near the i/o plate, there is also a latch that secures the other end to the pcie slot.
It is difficult to see and manipulate.
Sometimes it is a latch that you push to the side, others you need to lever down.

 

[hev67]

In addition to the screw at the back near the i/o plate, there is also a latch that secures the other end to the pcie slot.
It is difficult to see and manipulate.
Sometimes it is a latch that you push to the side, others you need to lever down.

Yeah, that latch is what I broke, but I got it out, noise is gone. Now I need a new card and can't figure out what is compatible with my pc.

 

[Darkbreeze]

The problem won't be finding a card that is compatible with the PCI standard, because that's a PCIe 2.0 x16 card. Completely compatible with any current motherboard and any current card is completely compatible with that slot and PCI version. The problem will be finding a card that is supported by your BIOS AND that your PSU supports. Settling on a card that only requires slot power should mostly take the PSU out of the equation, but the question then becomes WHAT do you need this card to do on a work or gaming level, or is it just for basic visual display purposes such as browsing, running office applications, etc?

What is the exact model number of your PSU? It will be found ON the specifications decal ON the power supply itself.

What is the exact model number of your motherboard? That should be printed directly on the motherboard somewhere, usually along the top edge above the CPU or down the middle of the board somewhere.

How much do you want to budget for a new graphics card, and as mentioned before, what exactly do you require it to be capable of doing for you?

 

[hev67]

Thanks.
I'll have to see if I can locate that info for you, does any of the info in my first post help? As mentioned above I want to play the games in the Myst series, which are mostly pretty graphics, they played well on the card I previously had, (GeForce 8800gt) which was a lower end card, and not as good as the one that came with the pc. Don't remember the original card, but it was a little bit better than this one. I really don't want to spend more than $100, so I need something a little better than the GeForce 8800gt and under $100. I'm sure anything within those specifics would work well with my pc.

 

[geofelt]

A GT1030 would be a fair boost in capability and would fit your budget.
It is pcie slot powered, about a 30w card.

You want one of the GDDR5 versions like this:
https://www.newegg.com/evga-geforce...re=geforce_gt_1030-_-1FT-001K-003A9-_-Product

 

[Darkbreeze]

I agree. The GT 1030 is probably the best option here.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071DY2VJR?tag=pcpapi-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1