Fuck Lenovo with a rusty metal spoon

Kernel Kraut · March 21, 2015, 04:20:49 PM

I recently had my EVGA Geforce GTX 550ti essentially die on me. Or rather, it's on it's death bed. So I used this opportunity to do some light upgrades to a 700 series card. I said, "Hey, the 750ti looks like a nice upgrade. I'll even get the super clocked edition for good measure."

So, I did. I ordered a new card.

I was so excited when I got it. I expected to have it swapped inside of 10 minutes and get back to gaming. Nope, not that simple.

Turns out, the pre-built Lenovo machine I am running has not had a BIOS update since 2012. The last update was the release version. The 700 series of cards doesn't require a 6 pin power connector like the 550ti did. The BIOS chip cannot understand what's plugged into it and refuses to POST. I spent the last 3 fucking hours trying to find a solution only to learn that the BIOS is woefully out of date and that Lenovo never intended to release an update for it after release.

So here I am, sitting on what is essentially a 150 dollar piece of scrap aluminum, plastic, and silicon as well as a card that is not long for this world, running sluggishly off my integrated graphics on my motherboard.

I either replace the whole god damn fucking computer, or I downgrade to a 600 series card and lose the performance boost I would have gotten. All because Lenovo has shit for brains when it comes to foresight.

I couldn't give a shit about superfish. But this, this has pissed me off more than I have ever been pissed off before. I've never not been able to upgrade because of a manufacturer's terrible customer support.

God dammit I'm mad.

/rant

Turkey · March 21, 2015, 04:39:48 PM

Okay...so update the BIOS yourself.

R o c k e t · March 21, 2015, 04:40:43 PM

I have a Lenovo, didn't even know about this brand til I bought this laptop

Kernel Kraut · March 21, 2015, 04:40:54 PM

Quote from: HurtfulTurkey on March 21, 2015, 04:39:48 PM

Okay...so update the BIOS yourself.

And how would I go about doing that? Because I'm all ears.

I have not found a single 3rd party update for the bios. It all points back to, "This machine does not require a BIOS update" on the Model's support page.

Turkey · March 21, 2015, 04:44:33 PM

Yeah, I really don't think it's actually a BIOS issue. You haven't even told us the model number; it could very well be several incompatible parts, or just general operator error.

Kernel Kraut · March 21, 2015, 05:00:57 PM

I have a Lenovo Thinkcentre K410. I've made upgrades to it over the years. From that old card to a new Power Supply. Everything falls well within spec for the card. I've literally been reading for 3 hours trying to get this card working coming up with absolutely nothing.

The problem that does keep coming up is related to the BIOS.

The 700 series doesn't have a six pin supplimental power connector. Most BIOS chips should see this and understand that more power needs to be routed through the PCI-E slot. But, this is a relatively new things, in relation to the 700 series of cards. The 700 series released in 2013, the BIOS for my computer was never updated past release in 2012.

Talking to the tech support from EVGA, he pretty much agreed and confirmed my suspicion. I have more than enough power to run the card, but it still refuses to work. He thinks it's related to the bios as well. He said unless I can find a bios update, then I have to return the card and get a 600 series. That's probably what I'm going to have to do.

Unless I can find a BIOS update that is...

Turkey · March 21, 2015, 06:06:26 PM

Buy a new motherboard, then.

Anonymous (User Deleted) · March 21, 2015, 06:26:20 PM

Quote from: Kernel Kraut on March 21, 2015, 04:20:49 PM

pre-built

There's your problem.

OT: Sorry to hear it, Kernel. Sounds like you need a new motherboard :/ what a drag.

Girl of Mystery · March 21, 2015, 07:06:22 PM

That's what you get for buying a pre-built.

Just buy a new MoBo. Simple.

TopWargamer · March 21, 2015, 08:53:57 PM

Quote

Fuck Lenovo with a rusty metal spoon

Sounds kinky. Have you set a date to do said thing?

March 21, 2015, 08:56:01 PM

This thread is BIOSed.

Kernel Kraut · March 21, 2015, 10:06:01 PM

Swapped out the card. Got a 660 instead. It has the six pin Supplementary power connector. As soon as I got the card in, the computer booted just fine.

Again, fuck Lenovo.

Girl of Mystery · March 21, 2015, 10:13:22 PM

Quote from: Kernel Kraut on March 21, 2015, 10:06:01 PM

Swapped out the card. Got a 660 instead. It has the six pin Supplementary power connector. As soon as I got the card in, the computer booted just fine.

Again, fuck Lenovo.

Or you could have just bought a new motherboard for less

Kernel Kraut · March 21, 2015, 10:18:30 PM

Quote from: BritishLemön on March 21, 2015, 10:13:22 PM

Quote from: Kernel Kraut on March 21, 2015, 10:06:01 PM
Swapped out the card. Got a 660 instead. It has the six pin Supplementary power connector. As soon as I got the card in, the computer booted just fine.

Again, fuck Lenovo.
Or you could have just bought a new motherboard for less

It's a near straight across trade.

A new mobo wouldn't have really been worth the trouble. Nor do I feel like waiting another week to get that. Nor do I feel like driving three hours to the closest Fry's. I've already been out of gpu power for 4 days and I really cannot wait any longer.

Girl of Mystery · March 21, 2015, 10:22:34 PM

Quote from: Kernel Kraut on March 21, 2015, 10:18:30 PM

Quote from: BritishLemön on March 21, 2015, 10:13:22 PM
Quote from: Kernel Kraut on March 21, 2015, 10:06:01 PM
Swapped out the card. Got a 660 instead. It has the six pin Supplementary power connector. As soon as I got the card in, the computer booted just fine.

Again, fuck Lenovo.
Or you could have just bought a new motherboard for less

It's a near straight across trade.

A new mobo wouldn't have really been worth the trouble. Nor do I feel like waiting another week to get that. Nor do I feel like driving three hours to the closest Fry's. I've already been out of gpu power for 4 days and I really cannot wait any longer.

A new MoBo would have been a better option. You'd be able to upgrade in the future to multiple better GPUs without hassle.

Kernel Kraut · March 21, 2015, 10:27:03 PM

Quote from: BritishLemön on March 21, 2015, 10:22:34 PM

Quote from: Kernel Kraut on March 21, 2015, 10:18:30 PM
Quote from: BritishLemön on March 21, 2015, 10:13:22 PM
Quote from: Kernel Kraut on March 21, 2015, 10:06:01 PM
Swapped out the card. Got a 660 instead. It has the six pin Supplementary power connector. As soon as I got the card in, the computer booted just fine.

Again, fuck Lenovo.
Or you could have just bought a new motherboard for less

It's a near straight across trade.

A new mobo wouldn't have really been worth the trouble. Nor do I feel like waiting another week to get that. Nor do I feel like driving three hours to the closest Fry's. I've already been out of gpu power for 4 days and I really cannot wait any longer.
A new MoBo would have been a better option. You'd be able to upgrade in the future to multiple better GPUs without hassle.

Just not an option right now. I heavily considered it, but decided against. If i get a ne. Mobo, I'm building a whole new computer

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Batch · March 22, 2015, 05:04:19 AM

Lelnobro

*sips tea*

Sprungli · March 22, 2015, 05:57:15 AM

Quote from: Batch on March 22, 2015, 05:04:19 AM

Lelnobro

*sips tea*

He just needs a new Mothobro