GPU help, Server 2012 Standard

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Am in need of a 3D GPU upgrade. Am running server 2012 standard, x9sra motherboard.

What is working right now-
HD7950 with Catalyst drivers, 4k @60FPS

What did not work-
RX480 8GB, sapphire. Drivers will not successfully install. w7 compatibility mode (almost) installs them, but system resets, driver not installed.

A new 3d video card supporting server 2012 would be ideal. Id consider a newer version of server, if a current video card is supported.

EDIT, Probably should be in the DIY section...
 

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Patrick,
Bare metal GPU.

Thank you for confirming the Nvidia GTX 10*0 series video cards are supported on Server 2012!
 

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How it fails to install? May want to check this: Driver Installation Error: No eligible components are found to install • r/AMDHelp

Try with an older Driver.
Saw 'the no available components' message, when the installer.exe compatibility mode is unset. Compatibility mode (w7) needed for the 15.7.1 drivers install too.

When w7 mode enabled, the installer would run, screen flickered 2x, partial redraw, black screen, system reset. Time from flickering to system reset was about 10 seconds.

Used DDU to wipe 15.7.1 prior to the rx580 attempts, the amdcleanuputiity.exe for all the following attempts.

The working 7950 drivers are 15.7.1, FYI.

Below is the list of attempted and did not find something older than 17.2.1 on AMD.com. The 15.x are from 2015.

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