Procedure for switching from nvidia to AMD graphics cards

[Shashman]

Hi all!

I've just bought a Gigabyte Aorus rx580 to replace my EVGA GTX 670ftw. This being a very recently upgraded system (last week), I've obviously just installed the latest nvidia drivers.

When I replace the 670 with the rx580, what will happen? System will obviously think it has a totally different graphics card in so what's the procedure for this sort of scenario? Will I need to start in safe mode? Will I need to download some sort of driver removal tool before installing the rx580?

Sorry for the noobish questions but it's been about 6 years since my last upgrade!

Thanks in advance

 

[Shashman]

Thanks for the responses! So the consensus (ish) is to make the software changes before I remove the old card. Makes sense. I don't want to have redundant drivers on my system so I will completely remove the nvidia stuff.

IIRC I once saw something about needing driver removal software to remove them 100%? Or am I thinking of a different scenario?

 

[Shashman]

670 has been a most hardworking and beefy card for over 5 years!

 

[Shashman]

https://www.overclock.net/forum/71-...emove-your-nvidia-gpu-drivers-new-2016-a.html

https://www.overclock.net/forum/70-...w-remove-your-amd-gpu-drivers-new-2016-a.html

Ah... Thanks a lot! Will follow those instructions when I'm home.

 

[Shashman]

My smart little anodised Cooltek U3 silver micro ATX case will not stand for any of your 'RGB' nonsense