kawasakiguy37
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I have an older HTPC that is running an overclocked first gen i7 that I would like to hook to my new 4k TV. I realize this PC will not be ideal for 4k gaming but I figure with a more modern card (such as the GTX 960) it should work fine for 4k playback and video editing.
The only issue is my motherboard does not have a UEFI bios - it is an older mATX Gigabyte UD2.
I have heard in the past some cards have a bios switch to go between legacy and UEFI and also that EVGA can occasionally provide a bios flash for cards that will enable support for legacy bios? Is this the case with any of the GTX 960s? I would prefer a smaller card as the system is quite cramped.
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Re: GTX 960 on a motherboard with legacy (non UEFI) bios?
2016/02/24 23:11:22
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Is this the case with any of the GTX 960s?
Nope.
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kawasakiguy37
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Re: GTX 960 on a motherboard with legacy (non UEFI) bios?
2016/02/24 23:41:10
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I just tried a friends 9 series card and the system is having major issues - extremely slow in every way - boot takes up to 10x longer, CPU useage constantly spikes and the machine is pretty much unuseable. The card seems to work just fine in his UEFI based system. Wanted to note I also booted off a linux USB install and had the same issues - so this cant be something with windows 7 or drivers
post edited by kawasakiguy37 - 2016/02/24 23:45:13
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Re: GTX 960 on a motherboard with legacy (non UEFI) bios?
2016/02/25 07:36:20
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Well, you can always buy a new motherboard. If you want help picking one out let me know and tell me the exact model PC you have.
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Re: GTX 960 on a motherboard with legacy (non UEFI) bios?
2016/02/25 08:12:03
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kawasakiguy37
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Re: GTX 960 on a motherboard with legacy (non UEFI) bios?
2016/02/25 15:33:31
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I already have a new build for photogrammetry processing using a 5820K and a 980 ti - I just want this box to go in the living room as a 4k playback machine
Seems like my only bet might be a used GTX 670 at this point
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Re: GTX 960 on a motherboard with legacy (non UEFI) bios?
2016/02/25 17:42:52
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Oh, your just playing back 4K? I don't think you need a 900 series for that. If it was 4K gaming, then you would.
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kawasakiguy37
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Re: GTX 960 on a motherboard with legacy (non UEFI) bios?
2016/02/25 18:03:45
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The issue is my 560 ti (current card) only supports up to 1440P - so I need SOMETHING regardless. And it has to be a short card
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Re: GTX 960 on a motherboard with legacy (non UEFI) bios?
2016/02/25 18:34:12
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The GTX 650 or GTX 650Ti should work fine with your old motherboard, supports 4K, and are short cards.
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Re: GTX 960 on a motherboard with legacy (non UEFI) bios?
2016/02/25 19:10:36
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Make sure the new GPU has an output port that is compatible with your TV's input port for 4K signal.
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Re: GTX 960 on a motherboard with legacy (non UEFI) bios?
2016/02/26 03:36:37
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Woulndt the 650 Ti technically be a downgrade in performance? Seems a bit of a waste but I will check them out
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Re: GTX 960 on a motherboard with legacy (non UEFI) bios?
2016/02/26 07:44:05
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Yes, the 650 or 650ti would be theoretically a small performance downgrade from your 560ti... but you said you want to play and edit 4k video, right? The 650 or 650ti are the only cards I can think of which will work with that old motherboard, are short enough to fit in your small case, and support 4k. Sure, they wouldn't be useful for gaming, but you already knew that.
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Re: GTX 960 on a motherboard with legacy (non UEFI) bios?
2016/02/26 08:32:07
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Why not just buy a $50-$70 motherboard? All you would need to do is pull the old one out and put the CPU/RAM in the new one. Then you would have a UEFI BIOS for a GTX 960.
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kawasakiguy37
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Re: GTX 960 on a motherboard with legacy (non UEFI) bios?
2016/02/26 13:34:15
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Are there any socket 1156 mATX mobos that even support UEFI? Of course this is also assuming my issue is with the 900 series cards and UEFI compatibility.....can anyone confirm these cards do NOT work with legacy bios?
post edited by kawasakiguy37 - 2016/02/26 13:36:25
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Re: GTX 960 on a motherboard with legacy (non UEFI) bios?
2016/02/26 21:32:38
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That is a problematic socket for UEFI support as its aged, but it looks like the Intel DP55WB board has a BIOS update that supports UEFI. Of course, you will need to be relatively certain that the board would fit in your computer case, which it may or may not.
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