In need of better GPU for HP Pavilion HPE h8-1110t

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So, I'd first like to mention I am a newbie that doesn't know much about much.
I currently have an HP Pavilion HPE Model No. h8-1110t with an intel i5 processor, 8GB Ram and a Geforce GT 530 (yes I realize this is an old outdated machine). I'm in search of a GPU that will 1.)Be compatible with my current motherboard 2.) Not require more than a 500w power supply,
3.) Run good enough to play World of Warcraft and H1Z1 on Medium-High graphics setting and
4.) Won't break the bank.
I didn't realize the motherboard I currently have isn't compatible with most newer GPU's until after I bought a GTX1050... Can you all please help me find a card that can fit this criteria? I would prefer a Nvidia card but am open to any and all suggestions, also I'd really like to stay away from purchasing a new mobo or complete machine due to financial funds, but if necessary I understand.
Any advice/guidance will help!

Thanks!
 
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Typically it depends on the video cards vbios supporting the legacy bios. Some only support UEFI bios while others support legacy or both. The Gigabyte GT1030 for example I looked up reviews of people with older systems. For that card a review posted it worked on a 5 year old Dell 790 that comes with the i3-2120 which is the same generation as yours.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125972

Be sure to uninstall your old drivers and use DDU to remove all configs. This should make sure your video card starts out in low res VGA mode. Shutdown and instal the card and plug up the monitor to the new card.
http://www.guru3d.com/files-details/display-driver-uninstaller-download.html...
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That's the issue, there hasn't been a BIOS update for my mobo since like 2012-2013..
 
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Thats fine as long as its the latest. See that what nvidia uses to test stablity and make fixes for. The system came out with 530 so there is just the 600, 700, 900, and 1000 series after. You could get a GTX750ti thats only a bit faster for twice the amount that pulls 75w. You may need a new power supply to handle the card if yours is the 300w.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Low Profile Video Card ($121.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($35.89 @ Newegg)
Total: $157.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-24 17:25 EDT-0400
 
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Actually another question??
So most of the suggested cards were GT series, Will the GTX series work in the machine?
I am dmgalicki's Dad & I have the same gpu pavilion hpe 1110t machine that he has.
Any help is greatly appreciated.

 
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Should as long as you have a power supply to handle the higher up cards. The system has 3 PSU options that start with a 300w which would limits it to a GT. If its the 460W it should handle upto a 1050ti. The Seasonic I posted should handle upto a GTX1080 or the older GTX980. Tho the case looks small there seems to be an open area between the internal HD and disk drive for longer video cards. It should handle upto most dual fan GTX1070 or GTX970 length cards.
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The only issue I see is the lower end i5-2320 you would only want a GTX1050ti else risk bottlenecking. If your system tho has the higher end i5-2500 or i5-2600 the GTX1060 may be the best option.
 
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I have the 460w power supply, the only reason I am left to believe that the GTX1050 didn't work is because my BIOS is outdated (no way of updating them).
So to verify you said that the GT1030 will work with my machine? How do you know it doesn't require a later BIOS update?
Not saying you're wrong I just want to be sure before I order it.. Thank you for your help.
 
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Typically it depends on the video cards vbios supporting the legacy bios. Some only support UEFI bios while others support legacy or both. The Gigabyte GT1030 for example I looked up reviews of people with older systems. For that card a review posted it worked on a 5 year old Dell 790 that comes with the i3-2120 which is the same generation as yours.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125972

Be sure to uninstall your old drivers and use DDU to remove all configs. This should make sure your video card starts out in low res VGA mode. Shutdown and instal the card and plug up the monitor to the new card.
http://www.guru3d.com/files-details/display-driver-uninstaller-download.html


https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-pavilion-hpe-h8-1100-desktop-pc-series/5146418/model/5155331
 
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I just bought this same card for this exact same pc. I installed it and when I started the computer it didn't do anything. I just stayed on the blue screen and made a few beeps. I updated bios from HP and it still didn't help.
 
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Did you uninstall the old video card drivers? Also use DDU to remove old nvidia configs after uninstall. If not put back in your old card and then uninstall drivers. You always want windows to start in VGA mode when you first install a new video card. Boot up in VGA mode windows to download the latest drivers for your new video card.
If you didn't have an old video card and using the onboard i5 iGPU there should be bios settting to change. Here is a detailed how to and be sure to check step 6 on bios settings.
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c00007413
 
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