replacing a gpu

[Sedah]

okay, i have a new gpu, the gtx285; the question is, whats the best way to replace the current gpu i have now w/ the new one?

 

[diduknowthat]

Turn the computer off , open the case, unplug the old card, take it out, put the new card in, plug in the pci-express power connector, close up the case, power up, install drivers, restart, enjoy.

 

[bomberboysk]

Turn the computer off , open the case, unplug the old card, take it out, put the new card in, plug in the pci-express power connector, close up the case, power up, install drivers, restart, enjoy.

Before you do that... Right click my computer, properties,device manager, right click on your gpu and hit "uninstall" and check the "delete device drivers from this computer" box. Then you can turn off/install the card. When you install the drivers, go to www.nvidia.com and download the latest video card drivers for your operating system

 

[bcoffee20]

jc why did you upgrade when you have a gtx260? what are you gonna do with it

 

[Sedah]

jc why did you upgrade when you have a gtx260? what are you gonna do with it[/QUOTE

jus testin it out on my comp, wanna see how much performance its gon gain, its a friends gpu.

 

[susik89]

if you wanna test it you should overclock your cpu

 

[Sedah]

if you wanna test it you should overclock your cpu

i am, the aftermarket cooler is comin in tomorrow

 

[susik89]

have fun what cooler are you getting ?

 

[Sedah]

have fun what cooler are you getting ?

got the xig dark knight

 

[lovely?]

got the xig dark knight

very nice :good:

 

[Bodaggit23]

Before you do that... Right click my computer, properties,device manager, right click on your gpu and hit "uninstall" and check the "delete device drivers from this computer" box.

Is there really a need to uninstall the driver when it's the same for both cards?

 

[Sedah]

Is there really a need to uninstall the driver when it's the same for both cards?

thats what i was wondering the same thing.

 

[bomberboysk]

Is there really a need to uninstall the driver when it's the same for both cards?

thats what i was wondering the same thing.

Well, i personally would as the GTX285 needs the GTX285 driver vs the GTX260 driver... Thats why in device manager it would say "Nvidia Geforce ______".

 

[Bodaggit23]

Well, i personally would as the GTX285 needs the GTX285 driver vs the GTX260 driver... Thats why in device manager it would say "Nvidia Geforce ______".

When you go to nVidia, you'll get the same driver listed for both cards.

The Device Manager knows what card is in the slot. It's not identifying the
card by the driver.