install gpu on a apu

[sixxx]

can somebody help, im planning to buy a gpu i have a 3400g how do i install the gpu and what are the things i need to do pls help

 

[CommanderAlex]

Welcome to the forums!!!

 

There is already an integrated graphics processing unit (or iGPU for short), located on the 3400G. If you plan on adding a dedicated graphics card, just make sure that your current motherboard has room for a PCIe #.0x16 expansion slot and that the power supply you are using can provide it with enough power. 

[Freakwise]

Basically it was "plug and play" just remember to connect the display to the gpu hdmi or Dp out rather than motherboard display out

And ofc install a newest stable driver from the brand you buying the gpu from (nvidia & amd)

[Middcore]

1. Plug the graphics card into a PCI-e x16 slot on your motherboard

2. Connect the supplementary power connector cables (if any are required) from your power supply to the graphics card

3. Connect your display to the graphics card via HDMI or DisplayPort

4. Install the appropriate drivers for the graphics card (possibly unnecessary if you get an AMD card)

[sixxx]

Just now, Freakwise said:

Basically it was "plug and play" just remember to connect the display to the gpu hdmi or Dp out rather than motherboard display out

And ofc install a newest stable driver from the brand you buying the gpu from (nvidia & amd)

 

1 minute ago, SpiderMan said:

Welcome to the forums!!!

 

There is already an integrated graphics processing unit (or iGPU for short), located on the 3400G. If you plan on adding a dedicated graphics card, just make sure that your current motherboard has room for a PCIe #.0x16 expansion slot and that the power supply you are using can provide it with enough power. 

do i need to uninstall the amd drivers that i have?

 

[CommanderAlex]

Just now, sixxx said:

 

do i need to uninstall the amd drivers that i have?

 

You can if you want. Use a software like Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) to remove any trace of the graphics drivers from the system. 

 

DDU can be found here: https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/display-driver-uninstaller-download.html

[sixxx]

5 minutes ago, Middcore said:

1. Plug the graphics card into a PCI-e x16 slot on your motherboard

2. Connect the supplementary power connector cables (if any are required) from your power supply to the graphics card

3. Connect your display to the graphics card via HDMI or DisplayPort

4. Install the appropriate drivers for the graphics card (possibly unnecessary if you get an AMD card)

do i need to uninstall apu drivers? im getting a gtx 1650

 

 

[sixxx]

Just now, SpiderMan said:

You can if you want. Use a software like Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) to remove any trace of the graphics drivers from the system. 

 

DDU can be found here: https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/display-driver-uninstaller-download.html

it wont break my pc right if i uninstall apu drivers?

 

[sixxx]

sorry if im asking a lot of things im just new to the pc world

[CommanderAlex]

Just now, sixxx said:

it wont break my pc right if i uninstall apu drivers?

 

No it shouldn't. When you remove those drivers, Windows will automatically search for drivers or use the built in Basic Display Adaptor Drivers to just get the system up and running. 

[sixxx]

7 minutes ago, SpiderMan said:

No it shouldn't. When you remove those drivers, Windows will automatically search for drivers or use the built in Basic Display Adaptor Drivers to just get the system up and running. 

so first i need to put in the gpu

then open up the pc

then install 1650 drivers

then uninstall apu drivers?

am i right or wrong?

and do i need to disable integrated graphics?

 

 

 

[Quackers101]

You don't need to, it's mostly plug and play.

there can however, be issues with the drivers but not always and it will not harm anything.

Also that you have to move to another display port like on the GPU.

[sixxx]

Just now, Quackers101 said:

You don't need to, it's mostly plug and play.

there can however, be issues with the drivers but not always and it will not harm anything.

Also that you have to move to another display port like on the GPU.

why are other saying i need to uninstall apu drivers?

 

[CommanderAlex]

9 minutes ago, sixxx said:

so first i need to put in the gpu

then open up the pc

then install 1650 drivers

then uninstall apu drivers?

am i right or wrong?

 

 

This is how I would do it. 

1. Download the correct drivers that go with the graphics card you are about to install. 
2. Disconnect from the Internet (unplug the Ethernet cable or disconnect from Wi-Fi).
3. Reboot into Safe Mode for DDU to be used properly. 
4. Clean wipe and shutdown option inside DDU. 
5. Install graphics card and connect PCIe power cables if applicable, as well is display cables. 
6. Turn on PC, login and install the previously downloaded graphics drivers from step 1. 
7. Reboot and connect back to the Internet and you should be good to go!

1 minute ago, sixxx said:

why are other saying i need to uninstall apu drivers?

 

You can if you want. Typically, the iGPU will become disabled when a dedicated graphics card is installed with their drivers. There shouldn't be any issues. 

[Quackers101]

1 minute ago, sixxx said:

why are other saying i need to uninstall apu drivers?

Some of them just suggested, not saying that you needed.

Only that is something to be aware of, if there is a conflict.

[sixxx]

Just now, SpiderMan said:

This is how I would do it. 

1. Download the correct drivers that go with the graphics card you are about to install. 
2. Disconnect from the Internet (unplug the Ethernet cable or disconnect from Wi-Fi).
3. Reboot into Safe Mode for DDU to be used properly. 
4. Clean wipe and shutdown option inside DDU. 
5. Install graphics card and connect PCIe power cables if applicable, as well is display cables. 
6. Turn on PC, login and install the previously downloaded graphics drivers from step 1. 
7. Reboot and connect back to the Internet and you should be good to go!

ok thankkk youu so muchh 

 

[sixxx]

1 minute ago, Quackers101 said:

Some of them just suggested, not saying that you needed.

Only that is something to be aware of, if there is a conflict.

im mean other people on the internet im sorry if im asking so much 

 

[Quackers101]

Just now, sixxx said:

im mean other people on the internet im sorry if im asking so much

thats fine, you should know what to do now.

Come back here if you have issues again, if not able to post for some reason then just use the APU again and ask here or else where.

[sixxx]

5 minutes ago, Quackers101 said:

thats fine, you should know what to do now.

Come back here if you have issues again, if not able to post for some reason then just use the APU again and ask here or else where.

Ok thankk youu and one last question do i need to turn off integrated graphics and when do i do it?

[Quackers101]

8 minutes ago, sixxx said:

Ok thankk youu and one last question do i need to turn off integrated graphics and when do i do it?

plug and play, just switch the cable port to the card and sometimes might be changed in OS.

If using windows, then going to the settings for the monitor/graphics or Nvidia control panel (software included) to change.

Else it should work by normal and is just plug and play.

 

Some tips or tricks and different methods, if you start wondering.

How to set NVIDIA as default graphics card for Windows 10 computers and laptops - Tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9wXMHSvssQ

 

[sixxx]

2 minutes ago, Quackers101 said:

plug and play, just switch the cable port to the card and sometimes might be changed in OS.

If using windows, then going to the settings for the monitor/graphics or Nvidia control panel (software included) to change.

Else it should work by normal and is just plug and play.

 

Some tips or tricks and different methods, if you start wondering.

How to set NVIDIA as default graphics card for Windows 10 computers and laptops - Tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9wXMHSvssQ

 

Ok thannk you soo muchh

14 minutes ago, Quackers101 said:

thats fine, you should know what to do now.

Come back here if you have issues again, if not able to post for some reason then just use the APU again and ask here or else where.

Ok thankk youu and one last question do i need to turn off integrated graphics and when do i do it?

[sixxx]

does DDU work for apu?

sorry my anxiety  lvl is high 

 

[Quackers101]

drivers, so APU would be no exception?

Not sure, but most if not firmware updates, is mostly on your storage? but not too sure, as it's mostly storage that you need to care about if there is conflict.