Windows 10: GTX 1060 no longer detected on Alienware X51 R2 after the May 2020 update

My friend as cleaning up his old Alienware X51 R2 computer, which had been upgraded with an SSD and GTX 1060. He eventually ended up downloading and installing the new May 2020 update.


After installing the update, only the old VGA monitor connected to his 1060 works, but not the main monitor connected via HDMI I was able to visually confirm this; it seems as though VGA works even without the GPU being detected fully.


The GPU no longer appears in Device Manager and any attempt to install the driver fails.


We have tried running "sfc /scannow", DISM, "bcdedit /set pciexpress forcedisable", scanning for hardware changes, showing hidden devices and running DDU then trying again with a clean install of the driver, which also failed. Nvidia Inspector doesn't detect anything either.


All other drivers, as well as the BIOS, are up to date.


Any help would be appreciated. At worst, we can try downgrading.

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Alienware X51 r2 gpu upgrade

Hey all, I bought an Alienware X51 r2 about two years ago and since then, I've regretted not building my own PC. Anyways, I'm stuck with my Alienware X51 with the basic specs for a few years and would like to upgrade my graphics card (gtx 645) which can not run GTA V. I am looking for a card upgrade, possibly the gtx 750 ti, gtx 960 or an XFX r9 270. I am on a budget and looking for a cheap 200-250$ CDN card but I was told my external PSU (330w) will not make the cut. I am now wondering about an external psu upgrade also and am puzzled where to go with this. Keep in mind I am not very experienced.

Thanks,
Max

 

Alienware X51 r2 gpu upgrade

Well, do you have any internal 6 or 8 pin connectors or do you have two miles connectors? If not, then a 750ti without out said connectors on the card is the best bet without a psu upgrade.

You could do an external psu, which would allow better components. However, I feel it would be a pain and either require some modding or leaving the case permanently open.