Need help upgrading the GPU of a HP Pavilion p6-2010tr

[cileklim]

I have a HP pavilion p6-2010tr that I've bought in 2011. Recently the gpu stopped working, it was an ATI HD6450. I'm using Intel HD Graphics 2000 since then and its pretty weak. I want to upgrade my gpu so I can play games again. I'm torn between 1050 and 1060 but I have no idea if they will work or not. I could use some help :/

Edit: Motherboard: Foxconn 2ABF
BIOS: AMI (08/23/2011)
CPU: i5-2320 3200 MHz
PSU: Not sure but its probably between 200-300w

 

[Lutfij]

1| Make sure your prebuilt system has undergone the latest BIOS updates.
2| You should be fine with the GTX1050Ti but please be advised that if the GPU isn't in a compatible UEFI BIOS environment, you will see a black screen.
3| What's stopping you from getting a used GTX750Ti from Ebay? hey should work provided they are not brand new sealed units from the factory(which will show the same issues with the GTX1000 series on older non UEFI BIOS'ed system's).

 

[cileklim]

I was told that its not possible to install Nvidia (most 700 series), 900 series or 1000 series GPU in my PC because they require a UEFI BIOS and my PC has Legacy BIOS. Unfortunately I just ordered a GTX1050 few hours ago. Seems like I'll have to change my motherboard and PSU as well. Do you know if I can use my current i5-2320 CPU with another motherboard? Or is it like, integrated to my current motherboard?

 

[dontlistentome]

Some Ivy Bridge motherboards can support Sandy Bridge CPUs, such as the one you have. Ivy Bridge motherboards are the ones where UEFI bios support started to be used. Your CPU should be removable like any other desktop CPU. You will need to reapply thermal paste, because you will be removing the heatsink/fan and the CPU if you decide to use another motherboard. So don't forget to buy some.

However, before you buy anything, try your new 1050 is your current computer first just to make sure you need a new motherboard. One upside is that Ivy Bridge motherboards are available cheap on the used market. The 6450 was not a gaming card, so that 1050 should make a huge difference, it's a big upgrade in performance.