i am going to upgrade my OS to windows vista.So i need to upgrade my graphics adapter as per the results of the scan done by microsoft advisor. i have no idea about graphics adapter or about AGP cards please give me a brief details about it.
2006-06-30 17:06:57 · 5 answers · asked by sean 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
visit eBay.com for many parts...
2006-06-30 17:10:27 · answer #1 · answered by Jubei 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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How to Upgrade Your Graphics Card
Computer Gaming World, July, 2004 by Joel Durham
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Doom 3 and Half-Life 2 are coming out any year now, and guess what: Your old 3dfx Voodoo 3 graphics card can’t even imagine itself handling them. It’s time to swap it out for a new state-of-the-art GeForce FX or ATI Radeon 9–series monster. Your system needs a transplant: Get ready to operate.
Step #1: Buy the right part
Most current AGP cards support 8X AGP. Older motherboards may not be able to physically accept new cards in their musty old AGP slots. Knock heads with your motherboard or system manufacturer to ensure compatibility. Grab the absolute best card you can afford—the higher you go now, the longer it’ll be before you have to upgrade again.
Step #2: Uninstall your old card’s drivers
Head to the control panel and open the Add/Remove Programs applet. Look for your old card’s drivers in the list box. You want to purge them from your system to make way for a shiny, new installation. Click on Drivers and then click on the Add/Remove or Change/Modify button. When they’re uninstalled, you’ll be prompted to reboot. Don’t do it—shut down your system instead.
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Step #3; Swap the hardware
Be static safe: Plant your feet, ground yourself, and don’t shuffle your shoes while you’re touching sensitive electronic equipment. Remove the screw holding the graphics card in place. (The graphics card will be the card closest to the CPU and the power supply.) Lift it out, hurl it into the nearest trash receptacle, and slide your new card into place. Make sure it’s fully seated! Secure it with a screw.
Step #4: Install the new drivers
Fire up the system. Windows will detect a new device and bother you for drivers. In most cases, the installation CD has its own automated driver-installation routine, so cancel Windows’ prompts. Run the driver-installation CD. When the drivers are in, reboot. Then go to the manufacturer’s website and download the latest drivers for your new card. Install them, and you’re done. Now load up your games and marvel at the smoooooth animation.
Copyright © 2004 Ziff Davis Media Inc. All Rights Reserved. Originally appearing in Computer Gaming World.
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2006-07-01 00:15:25 · answer #2 · answered by king_shafto 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's an agp card it would be in a brown slot. And as for upgrading you can buy an agp card at circuit city best buy wal-mart etc..... Make sure you get the right type tho agp can be 2x 4x or 8x pending on your motherboard.
2006-07-01 00:11:38 · answer #3 · answered by Akuryou 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your motherboard (aka mainboard).
If if supports AGP (the little slot, usually dark brown, not the white PCI slot ), and you're using intergrated graphic card, you should buy an AGP one ( a good one is around $70 - $120 ).
Go to newegg.com / Computer hardware / Graphic card or video card / to shop
2006-07-01 00:12:30 · answer #4 · answered by luxuguy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Department stores like walmart or target or whatever have simple ones to install.. a decent one is around $100 .. very easy to install the newer ones.. open your cpu box, carefully remove the existing card and replace it with the new one.. the computer should instantly 'see' the new hardware and bring up the installation wizard. They are plug and play devices.. if your computer doesn't recognize the addition, they come with cd's to help the computer notice and load them properly.. and look for new drivers to complete the install.
2006-07-01 00:14:44 · answer #5 · answered by lost_but_not_hopeless 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋