[SOLVED] in what order do deal with drivers when i install my new graphics card

[beeq]

im kinda new to pc upgrades. from my understanding, the first thing i do with a new graphics card is take out the old one and put the new one in. Then, do I delete existing drivers and get new ones, or leave old ones there, or what?

ps: I am upgrading from and rx 580 to an rx5700 xt

 

[PC Tailor]

Welcome to the forums my friend!

DarkBreeze did an excellent guide for cleaning GPU drivers and reinstalling new ones here:
https://forums.tomshardware.com/faq...n-install-of-your-video-card-drivers.2402269/

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Never had to use DDU even when using different platforms.

 

[beeq]

Never had to use DDU even when using different platforms.

ok but what order do i do stuff in

 

[PC Tailor]

Agreed it may not be necessary at all.

You can always just install the new GPU, install latest drivers from the manufacturers website and go from there.
But also had plenty from users where it has gone askew until they reinstalled drivers.

Only one way to try
Plug in the new GPU - install latest drivers, and see what happens. You can always clean afterwards.

 

[woodson75]

Typically, it's fine to leave the older AMD drivers in place when you install newer drivers. Best to use the download utility from AMD's website (so that it auto detects your GPU and the appropriate drivers).

 

[Wolfshadw]

Radeon 19.9.3 Driver Package - Release Notes
Not usually the case, but since the current driver package supports both the RX500 series cards as well as the 5700XT series, you should not need to do anything in regards to the drivers.

Shut down your system.
Remove the RX 580.
Install the 5700XT.
Restart your system.
Enjoy.

-Wolf sends

 

[beeq]

Agreed it may not be necessary at all.

You can always just install the new GPU, install latest drivers from the manufacturers website and go from there.
But also had plenty from users where it has gone askew until they reinstalled drivers.

Only one way to try
Plug in the new GPU - install latest drivers, and see what happens. You can always clean afterwards.

thanks