HOW TO INSTALL A GRAPHICS CARD
When you're building a brand new gaming PC from scratch or are simply upgrading your GPU to improve your FPS and in-game visuals, you must know how to install a graphics card.
If you need to remove an old graphics card before installing your new one, you should uninstall your old graphics card drivers first. If you’re running Windows 10, press Windows Key + I to go to the Settings menu, then select Apps. Use the search feature to find AMD or Nvidia display drivers. Select them, then Uninstall. Wait for it to complete, then shut down your PC. If you're running Windows 7, press Windows Key, select Control Panel, then select Program and Features and search for AMD or Nvidia display drivers, select it and double click to uninstall or right click uninstall.
STEP 1: REMOVE THE OLD GRAPHICS CARD
If you have an old graphics card in your PC, you need to remove it before you can install the new one. If you’re starting from scratch, skip forward to the next step.
You should first remove the power cable(s) if it has them. They’ll be located near the end of the card and will typically have a push-pin you’ll need to apply pressure on to release.
Next, you’ll need to remove the screws holding it to the PCI Express backplate. Use your fingers (if thumbscrews) or a screwdriver to remove those, and put them to the side as we’ll need them when installing the new GPU.
The final step is to release the clip mechanism that most motherboards use to hold a card in place. It will be located underneath the card at the end of the PCI Express slot. If you can, take a good look at it as some require pressing, while others must be pulled to the side. If you can’t see it due to your card getting in the way, have a good feel and determine how it can be loosened by touch. If in doubt, look up your motherboard make online to get a good idea of what it looks like.
Once the clip is relaxed, carefully lift the card out of the PCI Express slot. Sometimes a card can get stuck on the PCI Express backplate due to the way the case is designed, so don’t worry about giving the card a little jiggle to release it.
STEP 2: REMOVE PCI EXPRESS BACKPLATE
In this particular case, the screws are on the exterior, but most will have them on the interior.
You can’t install a new graphics card without making space for it in the PCI Express backing plate. If you removed your old graphics card first, there’s a good chance that there’s plenty of space back there already, but if you didn’t or if your new GPU is larger than the last, you may also need to remove an extra backplate or two.
Take a look at your next graphics card and even hold it over the PCI Express slot you want to install it into. It’s typically the ‘top’ most slot on the board (if you’re unsure, look at your motherboard manual or an online resource). Figure out how many PCI Express slots you’ll need and use either your fingers or a screwdriver to remove the requisite number of PCI Express backplates.
STEP 3: PLUG IN THE NEW CARD
You’ll be slotting your graphics card into the PCI Express slot. You may need to come in at a slight angle to make sure that the I/O plate on the back of the card slots into the PCI Express backplate correctly.
The most important step to remember here is that don't put too much force when install. Be firm, but gentle. If you find it’s not slotting in, take it out and see if something is obstructing the PCI Express slot. You should hear the clip at the end of the PCI Express slot “click” when it’s installed, but that may not be the case for every motherboard.
When you’re satisfied with its installation, make sure to screw in the backplate screws to hold it firmly in place. If needs be, you can shift the card slightly in its slot to better angle the screws.
STEP 4: ATTACH POWER CABLES
Locate the right cables you need for the job — it may be one or two 6-pin or 8-pin PCI Express power connectors. Double check you have the right ones as using the wrong power cable can damage your components.
When you’re certain, plug them in to the corresponding slots at the end of your new GPU. You should hear them click into place, but you can confirm they are all the way in by giving them a slight tug. If plugged in properly, they shouldn’t move.
STEP 5: TEST IT OUT
The moment of truth for any PC hardware change — see if it works. Double check you’ve done everything correctly so far, then, before putting your whole PC back together and plugging everything in, plug in the power cable, your keyboard and mouse, and a single monitor video cable. Then turn your PC on and see if you get a picture. If you do, congratulations! You’ve installed a new graphics card. Continue on to the next step.
STEP 6: INSTALL NEW DRIVERS
Once you get to the desktop, it’s time to install some new drivers. If you didn’t already, uninstall the ones from your old graphics card. We would even recommend using a utility like Display Driver Uninstaller to be extra thorough. Then reboot your system.
Download the latest drivers from Nvidia or AMD’s website depending on your brand of graphics card, and run the installer. When it’s complete, reboot your system again and you’re ready to gaming.
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If you need to remove an old graphics card before installing your new one, you should uninstall your old graphics card drivers first. If you’re running Windows 10, press Windows Key + I to go to the Settings menu, then select Apps. Use the search feature to find AMD or Nvidia display drivers. Select them, then Uninstall. Wait for it to complete, then shut down your PC. If you're running Windows 7, press Windows Key, select Control Panel, then select Program and Features and search for AMD or Nvidia display drivers, select it and double click to uninstall or right click uninstall.
STEP 1: REMOVE THE OLD GRAPHICS CARD
If you have an old graphics card in your PC, you need to remove it before you can install the new one. If you’re starting from scratch, skip forward to the next step.
You should first remove the power cable(s) if it has them. They’ll be located near the end of the card and will typically have a push-pin you’ll need to apply pressure on to release.
Next, you’ll need to remove the screws holding it to the PCI Express backplate. Use your fingers (if thumbscrews) or a screwdriver to remove those, and put them to the side as we’ll need them when installing the new GPU.
The final step is to release the clip mechanism that most motherboards use to hold a card in place. It will be located underneath the card at the end of the PCI Express slot. If you can, take a good look at it as some require pressing, while others must be pulled to the side. If you can’t see it due to your card getting in the way, have a good feel and determine how it can be loosened by touch. If in doubt, look up your motherboard make online to get a good idea of what it looks like.
Once the clip is relaxed, carefully lift the card out of the PCI Express slot. Sometimes a card can get stuck on the PCI Express backplate due to the way the case is designed, so don’t worry about giving the card a little jiggle to release it.
STEP 2: REMOVE PCI EXPRESS BACKPLATE
In this particular case, the screws are on the exterior, but most will have them on the interior.
You can’t install a new graphics card without making space for it in the PCI Express backing plate. If you removed your old graphics card first, there’s a good chance that there’s plenty of space back there already, but if you didn’t or if your new GPU is larger than the last, you may also need to remove an extra backplate or two.
Take a look at your next graphics card and even hold it over the PCI Express slot you want to install it into. It’s typically the ‘top’ most slot on the board (if you’re unsure, look at your motherboard manual or an online resource). Figure out how many PCI Express slots you’ll need and use either your fingers or a screwdriver to remove the requisite number of PCI Express backplates.
STEP 3: PLUG IN THE NEW CARD
You’ll be slotting your graphics card into the PCI Express slot. You may need to come in at a slight angle to make sure that the I/O plate on the back of the card slots into the PCI Express backplate correctly.
The most important step to remember here is that don't put too much force when install. Be firm, but gentle. If you find it’s not slotting in, take it out and see if something is obstructing the PCI Express slot. You should hear the clip at the end of the PCI Express slot “click” when it’s installed, but that may not be the case for every motherboard.
When you’re satisfied with its installation, make sure to screw in the backplate screws to hold it firmly in place. If needs be, you can shift the card slightly in its slot to better angle the screws.
STEP 4: ATTACH POWER CABLES
Locate the right cables you need for the job — it may be one or two 6-pin or 8-pin PCI Express power connectors. Double check you have the right ones as using the wrong power cable can damage your components.
When you’re certain, plug them in to the corresponding slots at the end of your new GPU. You should hear them click into place, but you can confirm they are all the way in by giving them a slight tug. If plugged in properly, they shouldn’t move.
STEP 5: TEST IT OUT
The moment of truth for any PC hardware change — see if it works. Double check you’ve done everything correctly so far, then, before putting your whole PC back together and plugging everything in, plug in the power cable, your keyboard and mouse, and a single monitor video cable. Then turn your PC on and see if you get a picture. If you do, congratulations! You’ve installed a new graphics card. Continue on to the next step.
STEP 6: INSTALL NEW DRIVERS
Once you get to the desktop, it’s time to install some new drivers. If you didn’t already, uninstall the ones from your old graphics card. We would even recommend using a utility like Display Driver Uninstaller to be extra thorough. Then reboot your system.
Download the latest drivers from Nvidia or AMD’s website depending on your brand of graphics card, and run the installer. When it’s complete, reboot your system again and you’re ready to gaming.
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