computer question for the gurus

82 GT · 02-16-2002, 03:07 PM

I was wondering how hard it is to install a video and graphics card in a computer? I am looking to buy a new computer and the ones I like don't have a good enough video or sound card. I thought maybe I could save a few bucks by doing it myself or not have to wait forever for a computer place to do it.
I want a Geforce3 video card and Soundblaster 5.1 sound card but most computers come with Geforce2 (32MB) or some other outdated card and integrated sound. It doesn't look that hard to do. It looks like you just slide the old one out and the new one in.
Is it that easy? The boxes say it is.

70_Nitrous_Eate · 02-16-2002, 04:47 PM

It's simple,

I swapped my first motherboard when I was 13....

You don't have to uninstall your old drivers first. When your PC boots after the card change, the Plug & Play feature realises that it's not the same card and uses the default VGA driver.

Basically all you have to do is: Pull out the old card, put in the new card, boot the PC, put the CD (that came with video card) into Drive and follow instructions. I can do a video card swap in approx 15 min start to finish.

1969Mach1 · 02-16-2002, 05:01 PM

Yup totally agreed. Very simple. All you may need is a screw driver (maybe not even) and your set. I'm 17 and I've been doing it for acouple years now. Sound Blaster 5.1 sound card is really good too. I have it and I really enjoy it. Aslong as you have a nice set of speakers to go with it.

srv1 · 02-16-2002, 06:07 PM

82, good pick on the video card, just stay away from the mx series on the geforces!!! i agree with the above. but make sure after you install it and install the drivers, go to their site and get the updated one first before you do any gaming. make sure you updatee your DirectX!! good luck!
p.s. what ever you do, stay away from ATI!!! the driver support sucks!! they last updated driver was OCT of 2001!!!

Nvidia has there s*it together! i should know, i ma running a Radeon 32mb DDR and it really doesnt compete to the gf2 or gf3. oh and another thing, DONT GET THE NEW GF4MX!!! they are about as equal to the Geforce 2 MX!!

PKRWUD · 02-16-2002, 07:56 PM

I just installed a Mac Edition ATI Radeon. Bought it for $26 on ebay. It's no where near as nice as the AGP 4X somethingotherfunkysoundingwithnumbersandletters card that came with my G4, but I love running multiple monitors at the same time. This will make three. I feel sooooooo in control.

Take care,
-Chris

02-16-2002, 03:07 PM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	computer question for the gurus I was wondering how hard it is to install a video and graphics card in a computer? I am looking to buy a new computer and the ones I like don't have a good enough video or sound card. I thought maybe I could save a few bucks by doing it myself or not have to wait forever for a computer place to do it. I want a Geforce3 video card and Soundblaster 5.1 sound card but most computers come with Geforce2 (32MB) or some other outdated card and integrated sound. It doesn't look that hard to do. It looks like you just slide the old one out and the new one in. Is it that easy? The boxes say it is. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

02-16-2002, 05:01 PM	#3
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	Yup totally agreed. Very simple. All you may need is a screw driver (maybe not even) and your set. I'm 17 and I've been doing it for acouple years now. Sound Blaster 5.1 sound card is really good too. I have it and I really enjoy it. Aslong as you have a nice set of speakers to go with it. __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

02-16-2002, 06:07 PM	#4
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,095	82, good pick on the video card, just stay away from the mx series on the geforces!!! i agree with the above. but make sure after you install it and install the drivers, go to their site and get the updated one first before you do any gaming. make sure you updatee your DirectX!! good luck! p.s. what ever you do, stay away from ATI!!! the driver support sucks!! they last updated driver was OCT of 2001!!! Nvidia has there s*it together! i should know, i ma running a Radeon 32mb DDR and it really doesnt compete to the gf2 or gf3. oh and another thing, DONT GET THE NEW GF4MX!!! they are about as equal to the Geforce 2 MX!! __________________ Cobra brakes are on! Finally..... ------------------------------------------------

02-16-2002, 07:56 PM	#5
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	I just installed a Mac Edition ATI Radeon. Bought it for $26 on ebay. It's no where near as nice as the AGP 4X somethingotherfunkysoundingwithnumbersandletters card that came with my G4, but I love running multiple monitors at the same time. This will make three. I feel sooooooo in control. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

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02-16-2002, 04:47 PM	#2
70_Nitrous_Eate Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Kelowna BC, Canada Posts: 82	It's simple, I swapped my first motherboard when I was 13.... You don't have to uninstall your old drivers first. When your PC boots after the card change, the Plug & Play feature realises that it's not the same card and uses the default VGA driver. Basically all you have to do is: Pull out the old card, put in the new card, boot the PC, put the CD (that came with video card) into Drive and follow instructions. I can do a video card swap in approx 15 min start to finish.