Simple noob question; upgrading GPU.

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lordstaimot

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Ok, I think know how this works, I just have never actually done it before, and I don't want to screw anything up.

I just ordered a new graphics card. I know that you pull the old one, insert the new one, connect the power source, boot up, then install the drivers.

My question, I guess is: Do you need to do anything about the old drivers for your other card? Uninstall them or anything?

AND (IMPORTANT): I'm assuming that the new card comes with enough driver information to boot up Windows so that I can then go to Nvidia.com and install the new drivers? Or do I have to use the driver disk that comes with the card before Windows comes up?

I have looked for instructions online but they are all really vague on these points; I just want to make sure I do this right.
 
Un-install old video drivers > turn off computer > turn off at wall > take out old graphics card > put in new graphics card (connecting all power cables) > turn on at wall > turn on computer > it'll work , but won't look great > go to nVidia.com and download latest drivers > install them.

;)
 
Follow the advice Korn gave you, but its best to go to Nvidia and download the new drivers and save them before you change the card out. That way you can just double click the exe. and install them as soon as you boot up.
 
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