Omg, What The Hell Have I Done!
DrSuredeath
Join Date: 2002-11-11 Member: 8217Members
Join Date: 2002-11-11 Member: 8217Members
Yesterday, I was browsing around ebay, drooling over stuffs I knew I shouldn't buy.
Then I saw ATI Radeon X800 Pro, 6 minutes left, with a price tag of $370 + $15 for shipping.
The temptation was too much, my resistance was futile. I typed 3.. 7... 0... and hit enter.
And damnit, I won. I didn't even have a clue how to build PC. I was just rambling a week ago about how my folks back home don't trust me with the computer.
Then I saw ATI Radeon X800 Pro, 6 minutes left, with a price tag of $370 + $15 for shipping.
The temptation was too much, my resistance was futile. I typed 3.. 7... 0... and hit enter.
And damnit, I won. I didn't even have a clue how to build PC. I was just rambling a week ago about how my folks back home don't trust me with the computer.
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Hee too late, already paypal, figure I'll keep it.
It's really simple to install a video card. Just consult your mobo manual or some online guide that teaches you how to build a PC.
I was hesitant with opening my PC before, but now I don't even think about what happens when I open it XD
What!? It takes so much skill... Even highly trained technicians have trouble doing it, and it has a 50/50 chance of even actually working.
Again, if its just going to collect dust, I could use it.
thanks to you i learned a lesson for when i have kids <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
this is what happened to me the last time i tried to install hardware. DON'T MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE!
lol maybe someone else will buy it back lol.
1: Take the case off the computer.
2: Slot the card into the appropriate slot on the motherboard. There is only one slot it will fit in.
3: Put the case back on the computer.
4: Plug monitor cable into the video card.
5: Enjoy.
No, I'm guessing its the NON PCI Xpress version
Doubt it, PCX is still very small at this point.
Anyway, GL will getting that card in there right. It honestly isn't that hard if you can use a screwdriver. Just get your drivers installed right too <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
1: Take the case off the computer.
2: Slot the card into the appropriate slot on the motherboard. There is only one slot it will fit in.
3: Put the case back on the computer.
4: Plug monitor cable into the video card.
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...I always figured there were...you know, some drivers related to this too.
In fact, the thing that confuses me is that the manuals tell you to uninstall your current drivers, unplug your card, put in your new one, turn the power on and then install the drivers.
...I always figured if you didn't have drivers your monitor wouldn't be able to display property.
...but that's why I can only install harddrives, ram and ethernet cards <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo--> .
can i have that card?
and 400 dollars?
no, it doesnt...
2) Extract the driver files to a directory
2) Uninstall your current graphics card drivers
3) open case
4) take the old card out of your AGP slot
5) plug the new card into the AGP slot
6) connect the power cable for the card's fan (if it has one).
7) close case, turn pc on
8) windows should detect the new hardware. When it askes for the location of the drivers, specify the directory you chose step 2.
9) restart
10)oogle at the pretty graphics <!--emo&::nerdy::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/nerd-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='nerd-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
1. Open your PC case. It may simply slide off, but some of them are attatched by little screws, in which case you are better off removing the side of the case with a circular saw.
2. Take a look inside, and locate your existing graphics card. Unfortunately, they are not labelled "GRAPHICS CARD" in big letters as they would be if I was in charge, but you can usually locate it quite easily because it will be the part that is smoking from being overclocked. Although that may just be me.
2. Ensure the PAKCHOOIE buffers are empty, and re-UNF all PUSHBOTs on the card itself before you attempt removal. THIS IS THE MOST VITAL STEP, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL CAUSE YOUR PC TO IMPLODE.
3. Remove the old graphics card. A good pair of pliers and a lot of force is all that is needed here, although if you don't intend to keep the card, you may find it easier to use a power sander, in which case goto step 3A.
3A. Using your power sander (or a dremel tool with sandpaper attatchment), simply sand down the card until there is nothing left. At this point simply turn your case upside down and shake it; the pulverised card will now slide out easily as a fine powder. Any additional parts that fall out during this process should be discarded, as if they fell out easily they can't be that important.
4. Now you need to plug your card into the correct slot. You will see several slots that look the right size, some AGP, some PCI. The PCI slot is the BROWN one, while the AGP slots are WHITE, which is most likely the slot you need. If you find your card fits into the brown PCI slot, throw it away immediately, as you have been scammed, as all PCI cards suck.
5. Assuming you have an AGP card, you will need your power sander/dremel tool again, or possibly a hacsaw. This is because AGP cards NEVER fit snugly into the white AGP slots. This is a product protection method used by graphics card companys to ensure you can't install their products without technical expertise, which could result in dismemberment or even death if performed incorrectly. But fear not! If you follow this guide properly you should lose no more than two digits, three if you have an NVIDEA card.
6. Insert your newly filed-down card into the slot. It may still need a bit of force, which is where the aforementioned hammer comes into play.
7. Put the cover back on your case. This may require a welding torch.
8. Start your computer in CS-MOS mode and recompile your default kernal with ports 13 and 37 open.
9. Take some time to say a prayer to the graphics card gods. These will differ dependant on your brand of card, but will generally be Frajamajacooie for ATI cards, and Satan for NVIDEA cards.
10. Congratulations, you have installed a new graphics card!
most pci slots i seen are white and the agp is red or brown. to make it simple pci slots come in pairs of 2 or 3, while the agp slot is only 1 and a little shorter than the pci slots
Someone missed the point.
Uninstall old drivers
Restart
Install new ones
Shut down
Take out old video card (just follow the cord from the monitor to the back of the computer, which is where the video card is) and make sure you unscrew/push the tab back so it comes out, you can break your mobo/card w/o doing this and yank on it hard enough.
Put new one in, close the plastic tab thing/screw in to make sure its properly in.
Start up.
Go though your bios and set up some small things, but you dont really have to do it. Look at your mobo (mobo is short for motherboard, which is the huge card that plugs into everything btw) manual and it should tell you the key to hold to get your bio settings.
Enjoy your sexy card <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Or you can just take it to a computer store and let them install it for about 25 bucks <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->