How to Properly Install a New Video Card

[djr34p]

Hello all,

As I previously posted for a video card recommendation, I went ahead and ordered ASUS 970.
Thank you for your recommendations!

My next question is how to properly install the video card?
My OS is Windows 10.
Do I remove the old drivers first, and then replace the card?
If so, How would I completely remove the old Catalyst driver from my machine??
I am new to this. Not sure what are the proper steps to take...

Thanks

CPU: Intel i7 2600k
Video: ATI RADEON 6850
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z68-UD3
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master N520
PSU: Cougar 750w
Case: Norco 4U Rackmount
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 16GB
DWD RW: Sony 24x
HDD: 1 OCZ SSD 120GB, 2x2TB Hitachi Deskstar

 

[faalin]

head over to here and download display driver uninstaller (formally known as driver sweeper) http://www.guru3d.com/files-details/driver-sweeper-download.html


Follow the instructions, it will walk you through the hole thing.

 

[gilbadon]

head over to here and download display driver uninstaller (formally known as driver sweeper) http://www.guru3d.com/files-details/driver-sweeper-download.html


Follow the instructions, it will walk you through the hole thing.

What hole? There is a hole in the graphics card?

Just messing . Totally correct though. DDU is the best way to install a new graphics card.

 

[djr34p]

Thank you!!!!!

 

[faalin]

head over to here and download display driver uninstaller (formally known as driver sweeper) http://www.guru3d.com/files-details/driver-sweeper-download.html


Follow the instructions, it will walk you through the hole thing.

What hole? There is a hole in the graphics card?

Just messing . Totally correct though. DDU is the best way to install a new graphics card.

Grammar Nazi 😛

 

[Axe08]

head over to here and download display driver uninstaller (formally known as driver sweeper) http://www.guru3d.com/files-details/driver-sweeper-download.html


Follow the instructions, it will walk you through the hole thing.

Thanks, this helps me out too, wasn't sure if I should remove the drivers either.