Build Advice Is changing GPUs easy?

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  1. gamergod05

    gamergod05 What's a Dremel?

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    Is it easy as from what i hear it just pulling gpu out of slot and adding the other and putting power cables to it or is it more?
     
  2. ry@n

    ry@n Minimodder

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    1. Uninstall the old graphics driver
    2. unscrew and take out the old card (make sure you press in the retaining clip underneath the card if its PCI-e)
    3. Slot in the new card
    4. install the new graphics driver

    If you are moving from ATI to Nvidia its best to use a driver cleaner to remove the old driver first.
     
  3. gamergod05

    gamergod05 What's a Dremel?

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    So what im im adding one just put in slot and new drivers or do i need connect nvidia cards some how since i might add another down the road
     
  4. crowmanuk

    crowmanuk It's just for games ... honest !

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    Also make sure the power supply you're using will support the new card ... quite often new GPU can lead to new PSU.
     
  5. gamergod05

    gamergod05 What's a Dremel?

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    I have a 1250 w psu i made sure it would be big so i don't need new one ill just keep it untill it breaks/ dies
     
  6. erratum1

    erratum1 What's a Dremel?

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    Very easy.
     
  7. notatoad

    notatoad pretty fing wonderful

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    if you add another card down the road you will need to connect them using the sli bridge provided with your motherboard. if you're just installing a single card right now, it's just a matter of slotting it in and plugging in the cables. it's easier than playing with lego.
     
  8. crosshair

    crosshair It's life Jim but not as we know it

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    :hehe::hehe::hehe:What. Lego Bricks or Lego Technics?:hehe::hehe::hehe:
     

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