Hello, I need to install a video card because I get a no signal input and done tryed to see if it was just the monitor, I want to know how, is it really hard, and will any computer use any video card? Thank alot! =)
2007-05-11 09:04:17 · 5 answers · asked by Rodney G 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Open the case and remove the old card, you may need a philips screwdriver to remove the retaining screw on card to backplane (one screw). Visit a local computer store, or retailer (best buy, etc) and show them the card. Tell them you need a replacement, they can look at the old card and tell if it's an AGP, PCI (x16), etc and get you a replacement. Inserting the new card is the same as removing the old, it's very easy.
You can spend upwards of $500 for a new video card, but if you just want a replacement I would suggest not spending more then $50. Some computer parts stores may even have lower cost OEM cards available, check your yellow pages.
2007-05-11 09:15:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anthony 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the computer, it is usually easy.
I suggest getting a nVIDIA sound card, and I don't think any sound card will work with just any computer (but I'm not positive).
2007-05-11 09:19:33 · answer #2 · answered by computerman 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its not hard, but you can mess things up if your not careful. not all cards work in all computers. i suggest that you get a computer savy friend to help you out.
2007-05-11 09:13:57 · answer #3 · answered by Clerk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can install any video card that you know that works!!
i reccoemnd you to use the AGP slot, rather then the PCI slot, the AGP is more new-er!!
2007-05-11 13:31:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do it right by following this:
http://www.directron.com/howtovideo.html
2007-05-11 13:03:47 · answer #5 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋