(Noob) Video Card Installation

[TarantulaDude]

So I'm going to buy this desktop and as soon as I get it I'm going to install this video card. The problem is the only thing I have to connect to the desktop is an HMDI cord. The original video doesn't have an HDMI port so after installing the video card how do I go about disabling the old integrated video? Do I just plug the HDMI into the new video card and power on the desktop while the driver cd is in the optical drive?

Also, I may have to install Windows 7 myself because it may not come pre-installed on the refurbished desktop. I also want to install a new processor. How do I go about doing all of this?

Any help is greatly appreciated!

 

[Neospiral]

Once you seat the new video card and install the drivers you shouldn't have to do anything other than plug in the HDMI cable. Windows will automatically overrule the integrated graphics with the new GPU.

Based on the tech specs, the processor that comes with that computer is basically the best one the motherboard is compatible with. What CPU were you going to install?

 

[TarantulaDude]

Once you seat the new video card and install the drivers you shouldn't have to do anything other than plug in the HDMI cable. Windows will automatically overrule the integrated graphics with the new GPU.

Based on the tech specs, the processor that comes with that computer is basically the best one the motherboard is compatible with. What CPU were you going to install?

This one.
Is that how I install the drivers? Just plug the HDMI into the video card with the driver cd in the desktop? But how will the drivers install if Windows isn't even installed yet? And should I install the processor at the same time as the video card? Sorry for all the questions... I want to make sure I'm doing everything right.

 

[hahawin]

1. Install GPU + CPU (manual with installaion guide is usually included, otherwise look around on the TH forum a bit)
2. Plug HDMI cable into your GPU
3. Boot the PC with the windows 7 installation CD inserted, it contains temporary drivers that'll get you through the installation (you don't have to anything about this, they are loaded automatically)
4. Follow windows intallation instructions
5. Go to the site of your GPU's model (amd or nvidia) and download the latest drivers for your particular model (they are usually more up-to date than the ones that come on the cd.)
6. Enjoy

P.S Just to be sure, did you check wether your motherboard is compatible with (-> has the same socket type as) the CPU you want to install?

 

[TarantulaDude]

1. Install GPU + CPU (manual with installaion guide is usually included, otherwise look around on the TH forum a bit)
2. Plug HDMI cable into your GPU
3. Boot the PC with the windows 7 installation CD inserted, it contains temporary drivers that'll get you through the installation (you don't have to anything about this, they are loaded automatically)
4. Follow windows intallation instructions
5. Go to the site of your GPU's model (amd or nvidia) and download the latest drivers for your particular model (they are usually more up-to date than the ones that come on the cd.)
6. Enjoy

P.S Just to be sure, did you check wether your motherboard is compatible with (-> has the same socket type as) the CPU you want to install?

This is exactly what I need, a step-by-step! I already watched some Youtube videos on how to install both of them. The CPU has the same socket type and should work according to this.

 

[lonewolf7]

Ok, first thing first, do you know how to install a CPU, or how to assemble a PC. If not than read this: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Assemble-A-Basic-Desktop-PC/ .... http://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Personal-Desktop-Computer and search Google.

See some YouTube video's about assembling. The best way to learn is read, read, and read, if you want to do it yourself.

Now that you learnt some basic steps here comes you to install OS. It's pretty easy compared to assemble a PC. Guide here.

http://pcsupport.about.com/od/operatingsystems/tp/install-windows.htm

Now comes the part of driver installations. More easy. Again read some info about it. Good luck.

 

[jbucko]

Do you know if there is going to be enough room for this video card???
I see that there is one PCI-e slot, but i dont know if the card is going to fit length wise.
Also how did you find out that this CPU would fit in the socket of this computer?
The newegg page gives very little information on the computer that you are buying.
i am just wondering i would hate for the OP to buy this stuff and then it dont work. Can anyone answer these q's

 

[TarantulaDude]

Ok, first thing first, do you know how to install a CPU, or how to assemble a PC. If not than read this: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Assemble-A-Basic-Desktop-PC/ .... http://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Personal-Desktop-Computer and search Google.

See some YouTube video's about assembling. The best way to learn is read, read, and read, if you want to do it yourself.

Now that you learnt some basic steps here comes you to install OS. It's pretty easy compared to assemble a PC. Guide here.

http://pcsupport.about.com/od/operatingsystems/tp/install-windows.htm

Now comes the part of driver installations. More easy. Again read some info about it. Good luck.

I have a friend that built his own PC that will be helping me and I've watched videos on Youtube on how to build entire desktops and replace both of the parts.

 

[hahawin]

Looks OK to me, good luck with the installation!

 

[TarantulaDude]

Do you know if there is going to be enough room for this video card???
I see that there is one PCI-e slot, but i dont know if the card is going to fit length wise.
Also how did you find out that this CPU would fit in the socket of this computer?
The newegg page gives very little information on the computer that you are buying.
i am just wondering i would hate for the OP to buy this stuff and then it dont work. Can anyone answer these q's

This pdf gives me all the information about this desktop. (It's the 'Desktop' version) It's a low profile card and the desktop supports low-profile. The socket type is 775 according to that pdf and so is the CPU.

 

[TarantulaDude]

Looks OK to me, good luck with the installation!

Thank you so much!

 

[jbucko]

it is nice to see someone do there research when buying and not just asking blind questions. after looking at the GPU again it does look like the right size. i hope the best for your endeavor and sounds like lots of fun.

 

[TarantulaDude]

it is nice to see someone do there research when buying and not just asking blind questions. after looking at the GPU again it does look like the right size. i hope the best for your endeavor and sounds like lots of fun.

Thanks for noticing I'm not an idiot. Haha.

 

[TarantulaDude]

1. Install GPU + CPU (manual with installaion guide is usually included, otherwise look around on the TH forum a bit)
2. Plug HDMI cable into your GPU
3. Boot the PC with the windows 7 installation CD inserted, it contains temporary drivers that'll get you through the installation (you don't have to anything about this, they are loaded automatically)
4. Follow windows intallation instructions
5. Go to the site of your GPU's model (amd or nvidia) and download the latest drivers for your particular model (they are usually more up-to date than the ones that come on the cd.)
6. Enjoy

P.S Just to be sure, did you check wether your motherboard is compatible with (-> has the same socket type as) the CPU you want to install?

I followed these directions and nothing is showing up on my screen.

 

[hahawin]

Do you get nothing at all on your screen? Or is it just windows not loading?
some things you can check:
Did you plug the cable on the monitor into the right output slot on your GPU?
Maybe you have to select the right input mode on your monitor as well (should be a button on it for that)?
Also, check that the fans on both your cpu and gpu are spinning when you turn the pc on. If one of the fans isn't spinning you might not have installed it properly, or it might be broken.

 

[TarantulaDude]

Do you get nothing at all on your screen? Or is it just windows not loading?
some things you can check:
Did you plug the cable on the monitor into the right output slot on your GPU?
Maybe you have to select the right input mode on your monitor as well (should be a button on it for that)?
Also, check that the fans on both your cpu and gpu are spinning when you turn the pc on. If one of the fans isn't spinning you might not have installed it properly, or it might be broken.

It was the CPU. It was either defective or incompatible. Either way I sent it back for a refund. Thanks for the help!

 

[Trickybaba]

Ok, first thing first, do you know how to install a CPU, or how to assemble a PC. If not than read this: How to make CPU at home and search Google.

See some YouTube video's about assembling. The best way to learn is read, read, and read, if you want to do it yourself.

Now that you learnt some basic steps here comes you to install OS. It's pretty easy compared to assemble a PC. Guide here.

http://pcsupport.about.com/od/operatingsystems/tp/install-windows.htm

Now comes the part of driver installations. More easy. Again read some info about it. Good luck.