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May 21st, 2016 15:00
Is it possible to run a Aurora R3 with a R9 270x Windforce
I want to build a new PC all together but I don't have the money. I am stuck with a stock Aurora R3 046MHW. I want to buy this card but I don't if it will be compatible, I've heard speculations about certain cards working but is there anyone with a definitive answer that can tell me?
R9 270x Windforce : www.newegg.com/.../Product.aspx
Specs:
Model: Aurora R3 046MHW
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2600K CPU @ 3.40GHz, 3401 Mhz
RAM : 8Gb
Bios : Alienware A06
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Eimy_B
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May 23rd, 2016 11:00
Hi,
Yes, it is compatible, but just for one video card. If you want to add a second card, the system must have an 875 watts PSU.
Flaccidpancakes
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May 25th, 2016 17:00
I tried installing the graphics card and it will not show anything on the display, It is just a black screen? Does anyone have a fix?
Tesla1856
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May 25th, 2016 18:00
It should work if you have 875w PowerSupply, and it has the proper-pinned power-plugs natively.
Since it's Aurora-R3 you better get one with a Dual-BIOS switch that supports both Legacy and UEFI Hybrid.
Aurora R3 is maybe just EFI (not true uEFI) so it can't decide which it needs. Save yourself a lot of trouble and get one with a switch on the video-card.
Reportedly, some newer MSI & Sapphire cards have the switch.
You might have to un-snap and remove the Aurora's plastic video-card air guide if new card exhausts into case.
I also have this from my notes that someone wrote:
Just wanted to say that the R9 380 does work. But you have to buy a hybrid BIOS graphic-card like "Sapphire R9 380 Nitro". The Sapphire cards are able to switch the BIOS boot from UEFI to legacy BIOS. There is a small "switch" at the corner of the card you can use. It works fine without any issues.