How to Optimize a Graphics Card

optimizing the performance of your graphics card speeds up complex graphical applications

The graphics card of your computer is one of the more expensive pieces of equipment. It contains an independent CPU and RAM. Optimizing the performance of your graphics card helps speed up complex graphical applications such as video games. You can accomplish this by installing the latest graphical drivers for your card.

Instructions

1. Click either the ATI Drivers or Nvidia Drivers page depending on the type of graphics card in your computer.

2. Select your graphics card model from the drop down menus.

3. Select your operating system.

4. Click "Display Results" or "Search." Click on the graphics card driver found, select "Download," and click "Save." Save the file to your Desktop.

5. 

   optimizing the performance of your graphics card speeds up complex graphical applications

   Double click the downloaded file and select "Install." Follow the onscreen instructions (e.g. accepting the license agreement) to install the latest drivers, optimizing the performance of your card.

Resources

• AMD: ATI Drivers
• Nvidia: Nvidia Drivers