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12-28-2004, 05:08 PM
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how to replace my video card
i got rollercoaster tycoon 3 and i need to upgrade my video card. im going to get the ati radeon, how do i change it?
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12-28-2004, 05:44 PM
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Re: how to replace my video card
1.take old one out
2.put new one in
3. install s/w
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12-28-2004, 05:47 PM
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so it just clips into a slot just like the dial up modem does?
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12-28-2004, 05:49 PM
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Re: how to replace my video card
what kinda video card? Usually u just put it in the AVG slot, and then when u turn on the pc u should be promped to continue installation with cd
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12-28-2004, 05:53 PM
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Re: how to replace my video card
i havnt ever tinkered with a computer, i got a rebuilt computer with xp, and oit didnt have a dial up modem in it. so i opened her up and put the one from my old computer in it. i never dreamed that a computer was that simple.
edit, oh the card is a ati radeon 7000. 32 mb
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12-29-2004, 02:17 AM
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Is the card AGP or PCI? Basically slide it in the slot, and start the computer up, and install the latest drivers.
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12-29-2004, 04:10 PM
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Re: how to replace my video card
ok thanks
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12-29-2004, 09:15 PM
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Re: how to replace my video card
Easiest way to install a video card.
If your current card is AGP, make sure you buy an AGP video card. Same thing if it's PCI.
Installation:
1) In windows, right-click on My Computer and click Properties. Go into your Device Manager from there (tab at the top if it's Win98 or it's under the Hardware Tab on WinXP).
2) Uninstall old video card drivers.
3) Turn off PC.
4) Remove old card and put in new card in same slot.
5) Boot machine and follow installation instructions included with new card (usually has a CD you can run).
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01-03-2005, 06:36 PM
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Re: how to replace my video card
i got it and installed it in 2 minutes, maybe less, it works perfect.
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01-04-2005, 02:39 AM
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Re: how to replace my video card
see it's not that hard. it either fits into the slot or it doesnt  (well sort of) computer hardware repair is so overrated (by people that have no clue about it)
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01-04-2005, 11:02 PM
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uhh. hopefully you took ESD precautions. Because if you didnt there is a chance you damaged the card or mother board. It may no be immediate but parts of the computer may fail slowly over time. 2 ways is to touch the power supply once in a while or get and ESD wrist strap. Just hope nothing got messed up.
Mkay
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01-05-2005, 06:56 PM
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Re: how to replace my video card
nope mkay, there is nothing wrong with it.
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01-06-2005, 12:31 AM
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The Red Baron
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ESD, another thing that is overrated.
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01-11-2005, 06:06 PM
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Re: how to replace my video card
indeed!
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01-11-2005, 06:25 PM
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AF Enthusiast
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Re: how to replace my video card
i've fucked with so many computers and I've never used an ESD wristband or any shit like that... i've never broken any computer parts from ESD. I think that was more of an issue back in the day when shit was much more fragile. in fact i've never even heard of anyone every frying something from ESD and I work with LOTS of people that are in computers every day.
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