first gpu installation help

[DavePwns]

I just ordered my first gpu (gtx 960 asus strix), its still in the mail but I want to be able to install it right away once it comes. I have a AMD 760G Chipset  and a radeon 6670 gpu currently (if this even matters), are there any certain precautions or things to do that are well known for gpu installation? 

 

also, should I save or sell this outdated graphics card? (if i sold it how much would it be worth, works fine just 1 year usage) 

[wyattzx]

When the card arrives, here's what you'll do.

1. Download the latest NVIDIA drivers from the NVIDIA website.
2. Uninstall your current AMD Drivers for your card. Make sure they're gone entirely. (You can use something like DriverSweeper, but I didn't.)
3. Power down your PC, and remove your current Radeon 6670. 
4. Insert your new GTX 960 n to the same PCI-E slot. (I'm assuming you used your 16x slot?)
5. Plug in the required power adapters, as well as screw in the card to the PCI bracket.
6. Power on your PC and run the NVIDIA Driver setup.
7. Restart your PC after the installation, and you're good to go.

As for selling the 6670? It's a very weak card, so I wouldn't imagine you can get much for it. I wouldn't bother. Just hold onto it for emergencies. 

[incarnate]

first thing to do is make sure your power supply can handle the the 960. you'll need an 8 pin pcie power connector (or a 6+2) other than that, just slot it in and try not to touch the circuit board on the back, touching the edges is fine though. also make sure you discharge any static you have built up by touching something metal before touching the graphics card.

 

as for selling your old card, you can try but that is a VERY old card and you wouldn't get much for it.

[DavePwns]

When the card arrives, here's what you'll do.

1. Download the latest NVIDIA drivers from the NVIDIA website.
2. Uninstall your current AMD Drivers for your card. Make sure they're gone entirely. (You can use something like DriverSweeper, but I didn't.)
3. Power down your PC, and remove your current Radeon 6670. 
4. Insert your new GTX 960 n to the same PCI-E slot. (I'm assuming you used your 16x slot?)
5. Plug in the required power adapters, as well as screw in the card to the PCI bracket.
6. Power on your PC and run the NVIDIA Driver setup.
7. Restart your PC after the installation, and you're good to go.

As for selling the 6670? It's a very weak card, so I wouldn't imagine you can get much for it. I wouldn't bother. Just hold onto it for emergencies. 

awesome thanks so much! quick questions though, 

i am assuming the  pci bracket is on the outside of the case? 

also how do i know if the amd software is completely gone? just go to program files and look my graphics card?

[wyattzx]

awesome thanks so much! quick questions though, 

i am assuming the  pci bracket is on the outside of the case? 

also how do i know if the amd software is completely gone? just go to program files and look my graphics card?

I just ran the AMD Catalyst Manager software in my Control Panel's Uninstall area, and it removed the drivers and such for me after I selected it. As for the brackets? Each case is different. Some have you pop them out, and some have you snap them out. Some even let you take screws out for them, like my case. You'll likely have to take out another slot ,as I think (I am not sure) the Radeon 6670 is a single slot card. You'll be able to tell when you go to install it.

[incarnate]

awesome thanks so much! quick questions though, 

i am assuming the  pci bracket is on the outside of the case? 

also how do i know if the amd software is completely gone? just go to program files and look my graphics card?

 

to be sure if your drivers are uninstalled use a tool like display driver uninstaller or a similar tool.

[Aphala]

When the card arrives, here's what you'll do.

1. Download the latest NVIDIA drivers from the NVIDIA website.
2. Uninstall your current AMD Drivers for your card. Make sure they're gone entirely. (You can use something like DriverSweeper, but I didn't.)
3. Power down your PC, and remove your current Radeon 6670. 
4. Insert your new GTX 960 n to the same PCI-E slot. (I'm assuming you used your 16x slot?)
5. Plug in the required power adapters, as well as screw in the card to the PCI bracket.
6. Power on your PC and run the NVIDIA Driver setup.
7. Restart your PC after the installation, and you're good to go.

As for selling the 6670? It's a very weak card, so I wouldn't imagine you can get much for it. I wouldn't bother. Just hold onto it for emergencies. 

3.5. Remove the power cord from the PSU....

[wyattzx]

3.5. Remove the power cord from the PSU....

I didn't do this, and never have. Not saying you shouldn't (better safe than sorry) but I never have had any issues.

[Aphala]

I didn't do this, and never have. Not saying you shouldn't (better safe than sorry) but I never have had any issues.

Even since I had seen a CRT explode in some ones face I have never taken the risk

[incarnate]

Even since I had seen a CRT explode in some ones face I have never taken the risk

:blink:

 

i always install parts on my assembly bench... by which i mean my kitchen table, so i never have it plugged in either way. but still  :blink:

[Aphala]

:blink:

 

i always install parts on my assembly bench... by which i mean my kitchen table, so i never have it plugged in either way. but still  :blink:

As long as you stay away from PSU's and CRT's with Anti-static wrist bands your good

[incarnate]

As long as you stay away from PSU's and CRT's with Anti-static wrist bands your good

 

lol i think finding crts in this day and age is harder than staying away from them lol

[Aphala]

lol i think finding crts in this day and age is harder than staying away from them lol

True, still pretty useful