How do I Know if I Have Installed My Graphics Card Correctly? And Some Other Graphics Questions.

[nickstarr227]

I am wondering a few things about the successful installation of a GTX 750TI graphics card. I am also very new to computer upgrading. The first thing I am wondering is (because I have already done the research and ordered the 750TI) once it is installed in my case do I plug the DVI cable into it right away then start up my computer? Will that work? Or do I instead have to install some drivers (that either came with it or from the site) with my old Analog setup and then switch over after the drivers are done? How do I know if everything is installed correctly? I have heard go to Run and type dxdiag and it will pull up GPU information but is that all I need to do to confirm that my GTX 750TI is installed correctly? Thanks to whoever helps me better understand this part of the installation.

 

[HCSn]

I would first try to start it up using the DVI plugged into the graphics card. If that doesn't work, connect your display to your motherboard, download the drivers, then restart your computer with the new drivers installed. If you're getting a display signal with the display plugged into your graphics card, chances are it's working properly.

 

[Gam3r01]

Most if not all cards will run without their drivers, once physically installed they usually override the onboard graphics.
Just plug whatever connection you plan to use (in your case DVI) to the card, the boot. Once you do this you should be able to launch windows, in 800x600 to install the drivers.
You will know when the install is done correctly, as you will move to your native resolution.