Installing Graphics Cards

[Cardboard Box]

Hi Guys

I want to install a new graphics card sometime and want to do it myself. How exactly do you install a graphics card? Is it like upgrading RAM?

thanks

 

[jazz3000]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BopjXneo8e4 Jazz

 

[Cardboard Box]

Thanks

 

[BG-0]

Thing is, that guy never mentions the possible(very possible) need for a new power suppy when upgrading you graphics card...

 

[jazz3000]

Well if you feel the need to upgrade the power supply I wouldn't think it would be a problem. Never hurts to have sufficient power for a system. Jazz

 

[BG-0]

Yeah, it's no biggie, but just good to know. And that was kinda "noob-guide", so it wouldn't have hurted for that dude to mention about power supplies... Few know that without telling if they don't know how to install a graphics card... Quite good video.

 

[Cardboard Box]

Hi

Er, how do I check my power supply? How does the power supply affect performance? I want to upgrade my 128mgs ATI x300 graphics card to a 512mb one higher than ATI x1000. Thanks

 

[BG-0]

For example you can open your computer case, take a picture of a sticker on the side of it(the power supply!!!!), (should have markings 12V, 5V, 3.3V, TOTAL OUTPUT, etc etc) and post the picture here. Optionally just write 'em down. Mostly the brand and model of it, plus the 12 Volt Amperage.
Is your current GFX(graphics card) AGP or PCI-E? I'd assume AGP, being that old.

 

[Cardboard Box]

Hi

Do you check whether its PCI or AGP by looking on the side of the graphics card? Whats the difference?

 

[jazz3000]

Download this program and see what your system has. It should tell you what type of Graphics Card you have as well as other parts in your system. Jazz

http://www.cpuid.com/pcwizard.php

 

[Cardboard Box]

Hi

Thanks. I'll download the program now.