How to Install a Video Card
A video card is a computer component that assists the computer's main processor and RAM with rendering and displaying 3d graphics. If you want to play computer games, you will need a decent video card installed on your computer.
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Instructions
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Turn off your computer.
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Unplug the cords.
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Open the case with a screwdriver.
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Locate the appropriate expansion slot for the card by comparing the size of the card's gold tipped connectors with the size of the expansion slots.
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Take off the slot cover. A slot cover at the back of the case should be removed by taking out a single screw.
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Install the card. Align the video card and push it into the slot with moderate pressure until the connectors sink, or pop all the way into the slot.
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Connect power to the card if necessary. Some card PCI express cards require additional power cords.
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Close the case, plug in the cords, and power on the computer.
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Install drivers from the CD that came with the video card and restart.
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Tips & Warnings
You can upgrade your drivers by downloading new ones from your card's manufacturer.
A new video card will not likely yield much performance increase for tasks other than gaming.
