Replacing video card


  1. Posts : 1
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
       #1

    Replacing video card


    This is a noob question,do l need to uninstall my video driver before installing my new videocard (MSI GTX570 O/C),the video driver l have in there now is one of the latest ones,can't remember which one,l'm not at my gaming computer now.l'm replacing my GTX275.
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  2. Posts : 55
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64 SP1
       #2

    You can, but shouldn't need to. Windows will detect your Nvidia is not installed anymore, and will see the new card. Windows should install the driver, at which point I would visit your new card manufacturer's site and get the official drivers for it. Hopefully this helps :)
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  3. Posts : 750
    Windows 8.1 Pro
       #3

    Radax said:
    This is a noob question,do l need to uninstall my video driver before installing my new videocard (MSI GTX570 O/C),the video driver l have in there now is one of the latest ones,can't remember which one,l'm not at my gaming computer now.l'm replacing my GTX275.
    Highly recommended.

    Here's a nice little guide:

    GeForce Driver Installation Guide - NVIDIA Forums
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  4. Posts : 7,683
    Windows 10 Pro
       #4

    Though I understand where sik00 is coming from will say he has a point, I would have to side with slackerITGuy. If you're installing a new video card, remove the old drivers first, then install the new ones.
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  5. Posts : 8,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64, Arch Linux
       #5

    toothbrusher said:
    i would keep old ones.
    drivers arent that big, and windows will recognize your new vid card.
    the reason is if u want to go back (say theres a problem iwth ur card) then you dont need to reinstall.
    Old drivers are very likely able to cause conflicts (even BSODs, atikmdag.sys/nvlddmkm.sys)
    Removing the older ones is recommended :)
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