My computer has a Nvidia GE Force2 mx/mx 400 video card. I have a CAD program that needs a better video card to run it. Can I just replace my computer's card with a Nvidia GE Force 6600 (which is one of the cards the program says will support its graphics) or is there other things that need to be upgraded to run a higher level video card? Is it just a matter of pulling out the old card and plugging in the new one and installing it or is it more complicated than that?
2007-01-08 07:42:39 · 6 answers · asked by CamKeeTai 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Of course, make sure you have the right kind of connector on the new video card that your motherboard has (PCIe or AGP). Other than that, go for it!
2007-01-08 07:51:11 · answer #1 · answered by Thegustaffa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to look in the manual to see that if the card can be upgraded. Not sure what laptop you have, as most laptops don't actually have a card, but have the graphics chipped soldered onto the system board? Also, you should check to make sure you have the appropriate amount of RAM, as some applications require a lot of RAM. Check the minimum systems requirments of the CAD application. Just to be sure before you go to all the trouble and expense of upgrading call the 800 number of the CAD vendor and talk to someone in tech support. It might save you a lot of aggravation.
2007-01-08 07:52:02 · answer #2 · answered by oldlaptops 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you pretty much got it. You would have to run the driver disk to make sure you get it installed correctly. The only other thing you might need for CAD might be additional RAM. Its a robust program and more ram may help. You can also do dual monitors with that card. Excelent for CAD to have two monitors. One for specs one for the drawing.
2007-01-08 07:47:11 · answer #3 · answered by chokscarlett 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
confident, that's somewhat a hazard to change your video card. Your nearest workstation provider station will help or take it to the broking from whom you acquire it. yet your issues must be much less that an out of date photos card. merely attempt updating the photos driving force. attempt setting up DirectX recent version. For this a technician could be able to help. merely enable him see your workstation.
2016-11-27 20:25:55 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u need to disable the current video card turn off the computer take the card out and put in the new card turn the computer on and install the drivers...
2007-01-08 07:46:32 · answer #5 · answered by Sagar 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
nope the video card is all u will need as well as the drivers for it of course
2007-01-08 07:44:56 · answer #6 · answered by starchild1701 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋