Motherboard, Graphics Card & CPU not compatible

[trickrickmusic]

So here is the story.

I have an old motherboard, an Intel DP55WB. I decided to buy a new GPU (ASUS AMD Radeon R9 380) and after speaking with Intel support, it turns out that it is incompatible with the BIOS in my motherboard. I then decided that I would upgrade my motherboard, but the socket is also pretty old (LGA 1156). So I would also have to upgrade my CPU which is actually pretty good (i7 860).

I can't seem to find decent socket 1156 motherboards and even then I still risk having a compatibility issue with my graphic's card.

Can anyone think of a workaround? Like getting a different motherboard which will be compatible with my LGA 1156 CPU? This is a pain, I didn't know computer technology changed so fast before trying to upgrade.

Thank you.

 

[elbert]

That is very odd due to its a PCIE 16x 2.x slot.
http://ark.intel.com/products/41162/Intel-Desktop-Board-DP55WB

One of these bios updates may be what you need.
http://ark.intel.com/products/41162/Intel-Desktop-Board-DP55WB#@downloads

 

[trickrickmusic]

That is very odd due to its a PCIE 16x 2.x slot.
http://ark.intel.com/products/41162/Intel-Desktop-Board-DP55WB

One of these bios updates may be what you need.
http://ark.intel.com/products/41162/Intel-Desktop-Board-DP55WB#@downloads

I know it is odd... I've got the latest BIOS too. It has to do with my motherboard's BIOS being legacy and the GPU's being UEFI or something, not sure what it means though.

 

[elbert]

Here is a 1156 refurbished motherboard. If the card requires UEFI your out of luck as none that old are. This one tho is probably your best bet.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA6BM41E0337&cm_re=1156-_-9SIA6BM41E0337-_-Product

 

[lunyone]

I'm not sure why you couldn't run that GPU on that mobo. Not sure what the BIOS has anything to do with what type of GPU you put in that slot. I call BS, but what do I know. Have you tried it out yet on that Mobo?

 

[trickrickmusic]

Here is a 1156 refurbished motherboard. If the card requires UEFI your out of luck as none that old are.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA6BM41E0337&cm_re=1156-_-9SIA6BM41E0337-_-Product

Thank you elbert, I appreciate the help. I have a lot of softwares and plugins that would be extremely hard to reinstall, do you think I could install this motherboard without reinstalling my OS?

 

[elbert]

This board will require reinstall. Also make sure your case has enough room for a full ATX. I couldn't find a microatx like your old board.

 

[trickrickmusic]

I'm not sure why you couldn't run that GPU on that mobo. Not sure what the BIOS has anything to do with what type of GPU you put in that slot. I call BS, but what do I know. Have you tried it out yet on that Mobo?

After trying everything, uninstalling old drivers, safe boot, resetting CMOS etc etc I always freeze on the BIOS at startup. I've tried over 10 techniques which do not work. That is when I contacted Intel support and they told me that if it didn't work with the latest BIOS, they weren't compatible. I know this is a rare incompatibility issue but it's real. My old graphics card works just fine as it's running right now.

 

[elbert]

Here is a biostar microatx more suite for your system.
https://www.amazon.com/Biostar-Intel-Micro-Motherboard-TH55XE/dp/B0030MP8BQ

 

[trickrickmusic]

This board will require reinstall. Also make sure your case has enough room for a full ATX. I couldn't find a microatx like your old board.

How much larger is a full ATX?

 

[elbert]

Usally about 2 or 3 inches longer. You should have 2~3 back slots below the motherboard. If not you need a microatx. Here is an ASUS microatx.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ASUS-P7H55-M-Motherboard-Intel-H55-Express-LGA-1156-DDR3-/262588963755?hash=item3d23859bab:g:ufkAAOSwZVlXur~v

 

[trickrickmusic]

Usally about 2 or 3 inches longer. You should have 2~3 back slots below the motherboard. If not you need a microatx. Here is an ASUS microatx.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ASUS-P7H55-M-Motherboard-Intel-H55-Express-LGA-1156-DDR3-/262588963755?hash=item3d23859bab:g:ufkAAOSwZVlXur~v

I have 3 slots of space below my motherboard. I should be good for a full ATX. I would like a motherboard that wouldn't require a fresh install though!

 

[elbert]

That would have to be about the same as you had. Thus same bios video card problem.

 

[trickrickmusic]

That would have to be about the same as you had. Thus same bios video card problem.

Which one of the motherboards that you recommended would be most suitable for my setup?

 

[lunyone]

I'm not sure why you couldn't run that GPU on that mobo. Not sure what the BIOS has anything to do with what type of GPU you put in that slot. I call BS, but what do I know. Have you tried it out yet on that Mobo?

After trying everything, uninstalling old drivers, safe boot, resetting CMOS etc etc I always freeze on the BIOS at startup. I've tried over 10 techniques which do not work. That is when I contacted Intel support and they told me that if it didn't work with the latest BIOS, they weren't compatible. I know this is a rare incompatibility issue but it's real. My old graphics card works just fine as it's running right now.

Wow, I never have heard of that. Well I learn something new every day

I would go with the Asus Mobo, IMHO, since they seem to be on top of their game most of the time and are usually pretty stable and reliable too.

 

[trickrickmusic]

I'm not sure why you couldn't run that GPU on that mobo. Not sure what the BIOS has anything to do with what type of GPU you put in that slot. I call BS, but what do I know. Have you tried it out yet on that Mobo?

After trying everything, uninstalling old drivers, safe boot, resetting CMOS etc etc I always freeze on the BIOS at startup. I've tried over 10 techniques which do not work. That is when I contacted Intel support and they told me that if it didn't work with the latest BIOS, they weren't compatible. I know this is a rare incompatibility issue but it's real. My old graphics card works just fine as it's running right now.

Wow, I never have heard of that. Well I learn something new every day

I would go with the Asus Mobo, IMHO, since they seem to be on top of their game most of the time and are usually pretty stable and reliable too.

Thank you! After reviewing them, I think I'll go with the MicroATX Asus.

 

[lunyone]

Glad we could help. Good luck and hopefully this will be all behind you