Installing a video card from step 1?

Question

I recently got a powerful GeFORCE 8700GT Video card. I know practically nothing about installing them, and have the cd, instructions and everything. However the instructions use words like BIOS and crap that we dont know about.

Will someone please walk us through?

I recently got a powerful GeFORCE 8600GT Video card. I know practically nothing about installing them, and have the cd, instructions and everything. However the instructions use words like BIOS and crap that we dont know about.

Will someone please walk us through?

Answer 1

If your computer is using on board video then you need to disabl it in the bios to avoid any issues when using your new card. You can access the bios by pushing f1, f10, or delete (depends on your bios) when you first turn on your computer and see the initial splash screen.

To install the video card, remove your old one(if it's not an on board) and pop in the old one. Don't forget to plug in the power if required, ehich it probably will require.

Once you boot up into windows, depending on which version your running, it should find and install the drivers automatically. If not, use the CD to install the drivers.

It's cake really.

Answer 2

1. Disconnect all power to the computer

2. Open side of tower.

3. Install Video Card (Carefully, don't try to force it in the PCIe slot).

4. There should be a hold-down to sucure the card in the motherboard from inside the case. Make sure to secure the card.

5. Attach the power connectors to the card from the power supply (count the pins and find the appropriate connectors.
Can only be plugged in one way so don't try to force.

6. Close side of tower

7. Re-attach power cord to power supply

8. Power up the computer

9. Install driver CD (will have to reboot afterwards)

10. Play a game!!!!

Answer 3

OK, first, unplug your computer and put it on a table somewhere where you aren't touching carpet. Next, locate the screws on the back of your computer and unscrew them (only the ones that hold the outer casing on) Take the case off and unscrew one of the PCI guards, the little piece of metal on the back that can be unscrewed, once that is done, slide in the card into the PCI slot/ PCI express slot, just line up the connectors. Then use the screw from the guard to screw it to the case. Replace the case, rescrew everything and hook all the cables back up. Power up, insert the CD and follow the instructions.

If you have any ?'s don't hesitate to email me,
good luck!

Answer 4

If you have any actual video card at all in the computer (not onboard graphics), and the video card you bought has the same socket (AGP, PCI, etc.), then you should be able to just look at the one that's in there right now and see how to put the new one in. Your video card (if you have one) is attached to the socket that your monitor plugs into. If you have onboard video (that is, you don't have a video card and the monitor hookup is attached to your motherboard), then you'll have to read those instructions and maybe consult your motherboard manufacturer's website to see what to do to make things work right. Good luck!

Answer 5

for a new guy like you , its not a hard process, BUT its long drawn out process if someone is going to tell you how to do it with text..and did you mean an 8800gt?..i dont think there is an 8700

on the side of the box it should show the system requirements..which part of, is that you need a 450w power supply.

am i correct there?

thats where you start,, if your power supply in insufficient.
do not put the card in as it could just burn up you power supply and possibly fry your motherboard

you need to find out what your power supply is,

what is the make and model of your computer?