Where can I find the drivers for this Video card?

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I opened up an old pc that stopped working last year to see if I can salvage anything useful from it. I'm no expert on computers but I understand a few things (video cards, ram, etc.) I removed the video card to see if I can install it on my current pc which doesn't have one.

The details on it are: Geforce 8400 256mb gs ddr2 pcie 2.0 (see attached pictures)

I'm pretty sure it's Nvidia because I remember the logo.

I searched the details on google but I'm not sure where I can find the drivers for it. Any help?
 

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gldndragn said:
try here
Drivers - Download NVIDIA Drivers
make sure you select proper video card model and version of windows from drop down lists
Click to expand...
Thanx for the reply.

I'm not sure what to choose from the drop down menus.

Based on the info (Geforce 8400 256mb gs ddr2 pcie 2.0) what do I choose?

I have Windows 7
 

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Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit 7601 Mult...Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E5400 @ 2.70GHz4.00 GBIntel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
CPU
Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E5400 @ 2.70GHz
Motherboard
BIOSTAR Group G31-M7 TE
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4.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
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1280 x 1024 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
Hard Drives
(1) MDT MD5000AAJS-00A8B0 ATA Device (2) Generic USB CF Reader USB Device (3) Generic USB MS Reader USB Device (4) Generic USB SD Reader USB Device (5) Generic USB SM Reader USB Device (6) SAMSUNG GT-S5570 Card USB Device
where it says product series......select geforce 8 series
where it says product.............. select geforce 8400
for windows version select your version of windows

Make sure you select proper bit type (64 bit or 32 bit)

uninstall the drivers for your old card COMPLETELY, BEFORE you install the new card.
 

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Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit)
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Intel I5 520m
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8 GB
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Intel integrated
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IDT Digital Audio
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Dell ST2010
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WD Scorpio Black 750GB
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gldndragn said:
where it says product series......select geforce 8 series
where it says product.............. select geforce 8400
for windows version select your version of windows
Click to expand...
Thank you very much!
 

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Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit 7601 Mult...Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E5400 @ 2.70GHz4.00 GBIntel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
CPU
Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E5400 @ 2.70GHz
Motherboard
BIOSTAR Group G31-M7 TE
Memory
4.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
Hard Drives
(1) MDT MD5000AAJS-00A8B0 ATA Device (2) Generic USB CF Reader USB Device (3) Generic USB MS Reader USB Device (4) Generic USB SD Reader USB Device (5) Generic USB SM Reader USB Device (6) SAMSUNG GT-S5570 Card USB Device
Your welcome :D
 

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Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit)Intel I5 520m8 GBIntel integrated
Computer type
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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Latitude E6410
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit)
CPU
Intel I5 520m
Memory
8 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel integrated
Sound Card
IDT Digital Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell ST2010
Screen Resolution
1600X900
Hard Drives
WD Scorpio Black 750GB
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless Comfort Keyboard 5000
Mouse
Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000
Internet Speed
350 mb/s down 12 mb/s up
Antivirus
NIS
Browser
Firefox
Other Info
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gldndragn said:
uninstall the drivers for your old card COMPLETELY, BEFORE you install the new card.
Click to expand...
I don't have a card, I think. It says this: Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family

Is that a card?
 

My Computer My Computer

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Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit 7601 Mult...Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E5400 @ 2.70GHz4.00 GBIntel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
CPU
Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E5400 @ 2.70GHz
Motherboard
BIOSTAR Group G31-M7 TE
Memory
4.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
Hard Drives
(1) MDT MD5000AAJS-00A8B0 ATA Device (2) Generic USB CF Reader USB Device (3) Generic USB MS Reader USB Device (4) Generic USB SD Reader USB Device (5) Generic USB SM Reader USB Device (6) SAMSUNG GT-S5570 Card USB Device
ROBO666 said:
gldndragn said:
uninstall the drivers for your old card COMPLETELY, BEFORE you install the new card.
Click to expand...
I don't have a card, I think. It says this: Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family

Is that a card?
Click to expand...

in your Device Manager, Windows Key+Pause/Break, you will see where it says display adapter, uninstall what is there, then shut down your computer, install the new card in your system if you are wanting to use it, then turn on your computer. After that install the Nvidia drivers you downloaded earlier.

I recommend cancelling letting Windows look for drivers, and autoupdate of drivers, as Microsoft Update is notorious for driver updates on Nvidia products that don't work that well, at least as my opinion...sorry guys, I know there are some die hard MS Update fans out there.
 

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ROBO666 said:
gldndragn said:
uninstall the drivers for your old card COMPLETELY, BEFORE you install the new card.
Click to expand...
I don't have a card, I think. It says this: Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family

Is that a card?
Click to expand...
You may have to disable your onboard graphics in your BIOS in order to make the dedicated card the primary display adapter.
 

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yowanvista said:
ROBO666 said:
gldndragn said:
uninstall the drivers for your old card COMPLETELY, BEFORE you install the new card.
Click to expand...
I don't have a card, I think. It says this: Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family

Is that a card?
Click to expand...
You may have to disable your onboard graphics in your BIOS in order to make the dedicated card the primary display adapter.
Click to expand...

Unless something is wrong, most mobo's made in the last 10 years automatically disable the on board if another card is detected, sometimes you have to tell it to prefer add on instead of on board on a few budget boards.

By card they are referring to the on board graphics from your motherboard.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 8 64-bit (6.2, Build 9200) (9200.win8...AMD Quad-Core A10-4600M APU 2.3Ghz Turbo to 3.48GB DDR3AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP C2N70UA#ABA Laptop
OS
Windows 8 64-bit (6.2, Build 9200) (9200.win8_rtm.120725-1247)
CPU
AMD Quad-Core A10-4600M APU 2.3Ghz Turbo to 3.4
Memory
8GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Sound Card
Altec Lansing with SRS Premium Sound
Monitor(s) Displays
17" Laptop HD Display (720p)
Screen Resolution
1600*900
Hard Drives
750GB (5400 RPM), with smart protect
Western Digital 1TB Passport
Cooling
HP Cool Sense
Keyboard
Island Style
Mouse
Logitech 625 Wireless
Internet Speed
30MBps
I'm a little worried about installing this video card since the old pc broke down, I'm not sure if the card was affected in any way. If it doesn't work will it be easy to return things to the way they are now?
 

My Computer My Computer

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Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit 7601 Mult...Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E5400 @ 2.70GHz4.00 GBIntel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
CPU
Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E5400 @ 2.70GHz
Motherboard
BIOSTAR Group G31-M7 TE
Memory
4.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
Hard Drives
(1) MDT MD5000AAJS-00A8B0 ATA Device (2) Generic USB CF Reader USB Device (3) Generic USB MS Reader USB Device (4) Generic USB SD Reader USB Device (5) Generic USB SM Reader USB Device (6) SAMSUNG GT-S5570 Card USB Device
Yep, just take the card out, and reinstall your old drivers after you uninstall the Nvidia ones.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 8 64-bit (6.2, Build 9200) (9200.win8...AMD Quad-Core A10-4600M APU 2.3Ghz Turbo to 3.48GB DDR3AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP C2N70UA#ABA Laptop
OS
Windows 8 64-bit (6.2, Build 9200) (9200.win8_rtm.120725-1247)
CPU
AMD Quad-Core A10-4600M APU 2.3Ghz Turbo to 3.4
Memory
8GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Sound Card
Altec Lansing with SRS Premium Sound
Monitor(s) Displays
17" Laptop HD Display (720p)
Screen Resolution
1600*900
Hard Drives
750GB (5400 RPM), with smart protect
Western Digital 1TB Passport
Cooling
HP Cool Sense
Keyboard
Island Style
Mouse
Logitech 625 Wireless
Internet Speed
30MBps
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