a couple of tech questions

subdude · 01-22-09, 03:51 AM

what needs to be done to install a new video card besides of removing the old and putting in the new?

my PC is not connected to the internet. i heard, that the various drivers need regular updates. is it really important and how can i do that without connecting the machine?

thanks for all input

subdude

danlisa · 01-22-09, 04:09 AM

1) Completely remove/uninstall the previous graphics card/drivers & software. Usually this only requires using Windows Unistall app. However Nvidia & ATi offer driver removal tools.

2) Reboot, remove the old card, install new card & startup.

3) Windows will detect the hardware change, just cancel these and then use the GFX Card's supplied disc to install the required drivers & software.

As for keeping your card updated, if your card is relatively new then it should support the currently available games, so it shouldn't present a problem. However, sometimes bug & compatibility issues are fixed but you can always ask a friend to download the fix package (exe) to a USB stick etc and then you can install it.

subdude · 01-23-09, 08:19 AM

thanks danlisa, i will give it a try.

01-22-09, 03:51 AM	#1
subdude Sailor man Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kenya Posts: 43 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	a couple of tech questions what needs to be done to install a new video card besides of removing the old and putting in the new? my PC is not connected to the internet. i heard, that the various drivers need regular updates. is it really important and how can i do that without connecting the machine? thanks for all input subdude __________________

01-22-09, 04:09 AM	#2
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	1) Completely remove/uninstall the previous graphics card/drivers & software. Usually this only requires using Windows Unistall app. However Nvidia & ATi offer driver removal tools. 2) Reboot, remove the old card, install new card & startup. 3) Windows will detect the hardware change, just cancel these and then use the GFX Card's supplied disc to install the required drivers & software. As for keeping your card updated, if your card is relatively new then it should support the currently available games, so it shouldn't present a problem. However, sometimes bug & compatibility issues are fixed but you can always ask a friend to download the fix package (exe) to a USB stick etc and then you can install it. __________________

01-23-09, 08:19 AM	#3
subdude Sailor man Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kenya Posts: 43 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	thanks danlisa, i will give it a try. __________________