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    How hard is it to install a graphics card?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by TylerS23, Jun 22, 2007.

  1. TylerS23

    TylerS23 Notebook Consultant

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    How difficult is it to install a graphics card? Can someone provide some insight on what to do and if theres anything special I need to do? :eek:
     
    TylerS23, Jun 22, 2007
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  2. chesieofdarock

    chesieofdarock Notebook Deity

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    on a notebook it is impossible to install a new one, but on a pc it is easy you just get the drivers online and put the new card in the old card's slot
     
    chesieofdarock, Jun 22, 2007
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  3. wave

    wave Notebook Virtuoso

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    I think he means software/drive install.

    It is not hard at all. Install the drivers by clicking next a few times and reboot and you are done. Finding the best drive is the hard part.

    You can run into trouble sometimes. If you do post again and someone will help you.
     
    wave, Jun 22, 2007
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  4. sesshomaru

    sesshomaru Suspended Disbelief!

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    It's not imposssible.. There are a few notebooks that can be upgraded, but this kind of upgrade is very limited in scope. If you are talking about the rig in your sig, then it's just as chesie said..
     
    sesshomaru, Jun 22, 2007
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  5. chesieofdarock

    chesieofdarock Notebook Deity

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    also if it is the desktop in your sig make sure there is room for whatever card you get. Cases from companies like dell, hp, and gateway tend to sometimes be too small for certain things.
     
    chesieofdarock, Jun 22, 2007
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  6. TylerS23

    TylerS23 Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah its a desktop, slim form factor dell so i have to get a smaller card which I'm having trouble finding a good one right now
     
    TylerS23, Jun 22, 2007
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    You won't find much. They really don't make any performance low-profile cards. Doesn't even look like you have the option of a riser. Check www.newegg.com, they tend to have the best selection and proper specs of parts out there. Best that it looks like you'll find is something like a 7300GS. This thread should also probably be in the Desktop Hardware section, too...
     
    Pitabred, Jun 22, 2007
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  8. ScifiMike12

    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    If you really want to do some modding then buy a new chasis (mid- to full tower). Then move all the components to the new case. That way you will have room for that new video card and have more room for everything to "breathe".

    Mike.
     
    ScifiMike12, Jun 22, 2007
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  9. Matt27272

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    May I ask why you are asking this in a notebook forum?
     
    Matt27272, Jun 22, 2007
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  10. stupidG

    stupidG Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was thinking the same thing
     
    stupidG, Jun 23, 2007
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  11. min2209

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    Should be moved to desktop parts.
     
    min2209, Jun 23, 2007
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  12. System64

    System64 Windows 7 x64

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    No idea. But if you have some experiences dealing with the internals of your desktop, installing a graphic card should be easy.
     
    System64, Jun 23, 2007
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    He is asking about his Dell C521. It's a slimline so it is kinda hard to get normal height cards in. Btw, the dell is really underpower with only 280W of power, a 8500GT might fit the power requirements but maybe not the chassis.
     
    lunateck, Jun 23, 2007
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  14. TylerS23

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    My bad?? Didn't know it was a big deal
     
    TylerS23, Jun 23, 2007
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    thanks for the negative rep
     
    TylerS23, Jun 23, 2007
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