Graphics card?

Question

Ok, does anyone know how i can find out the company of my graphics card, i was told it was buildt into my computer....i think its ATI. How do i update my graphics card? please explain using details. Im stupid when it comes to computers. Thank you :)

Answer 1

Well, typically, you would have to open up your computer's case, and pull out the existing graphics card, and insert a new card.

However, to just UPDATE your graphics card may not necessarily mean replacing it. You may want to update your video drivers by going to the manufacture's website (www.ati.com or www.nvidia.com) . Both NVidia and ATI frequently update their video drivers and should be checked often.

It is important, however, to know what graphics card you have. Assuming you have Windows XP, here's a simple way to check what card you have:

1. Right click on MY COMPUTER
2. Select PROPERTIES (this will open up a Systems Properties window)
3. Select the Device Manager button (opens up Device Manager)
4. Click the [+] next to Display Adapters.
5. See what kind of video drivers are loaded on your system.

If it says something like Radeon or GeForce, then just look up the terms on Google. Radeon is an ATI product, while GeForce is the NVidia product.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Right click your desktop and go to Properties. At the top, look for the Settings Tab. Click on the Advanced button. There should be a tab that tells you what graphic card you have (most common ones are Intel, ATI, nVidia). If you have ATI, go to ATI's website (below) and download their latest Catalyst driver. If you have nVidia, go to their website and download their latest ForceWare driver.

Answer 3

open your computer up and look at your video card
the thing the blue wire is plugged into
somewhere their's a product information number
like ATI X1600
then just go to the ati.com or whatever and update your number

Answer 4

You can use a program called pc wizard -- it will tell you everything thats in your computer.