Swapping out a GPU for the first time. Is there a procedure I should follow to avoid any issues?

[PrinceNelson]

So I'm going to putting a new GPU in this weekend and I was wondering if there's a correct way to do things to avoid corrupting things etc, etc.

 

[shatpank81]

Make sure the power is off, is a key point

 

[savagesam117]

Un-install all drivers before the power off

 

[varkanoid]

Un-install all drivers before the power off

Download latest drivers for the new video card (dont use the ones on the cd that comes with it) then

uninstall AMD drivers before the power off from control panel/programs and features



Take your old card out, put your new card in, plug in the PCIE connectors and monitor cable. Power on PC, install new drivers.

It is that simple. Just out of interest what are you replacing the R9 290 with ?

 

[PrinceNelson]

Download latest drivers for the new video card (dont use the ones on the cd that comes with it) then

uninstall AMD drivers before the power off from control panel/programs and features



Take your old card out, put your new card in, plug in the PCIE connectors and monitor cable. Power on PC, install new drivers.

It is that simple. Just out of interest what are you replacing the R9 290 with ?

Thanks mate, that's exactly what I would have done but it was worth checking. Is the AMD Install Manager enough to remove the drivers are should is there more thorough ways?

Someone is buying my 290 for a good price so I've put the difference towards an MSI 970. G-Sync is something that really, really appeals to me and I've never had an Nvidia card so it should be fun!

 

[PrinceNelson]

Make sure the power is off, is a key point

 

[D1craig]

Make sure you move the "locking clip" before pulling the GPU out. I actually snapped mine off the other day because I forgot about it because I could not see under the gpu lol. Fortunately it just clipped back into place. Phew!