If we tell you that graphics cards are one of the most important components inside a computer, we do not reveal anything new to you, since, whether you are a person who loves to play games, a video editor or someone who uses some fairly complex visual software . you will need a powerful GPU to help you.
The main brands of this type of computer hardware can be said to be the companies nvidia and AMDwhich work to offer the cutting edge of what GPUs are.
If you need replace your Graphic card because it no longer complies as it should, you will be able to install another one, in a simpler way than you initially imagined.
You only have to follow the steps that we are going to tell you and surely you will be able to install your new graphics card successfully and without using much time either.
How to install a graphics card, step by step:
Choosing a new graphics card
First of all, we must choose the graphics card that we are going to mount on the computer.
There are many options available in the marketand knowing what will work best for us can be challenging.
Must choose one that increases what we have right nowthat is more than enough for what we need, but without going crazy and buying one that is excessively powerful, because it does not make sense to pay for something that we are not going to take advantage of.
There are a few other considerations to keep in mind when buying a new graphics card.
- Shell space: The housings where to place the graphics cards have limited space inside, so we must be clear about how many centimeters we have to know if the one we like would fit.
- Power supply: Different graphics cards have different power requirements. We must be attentive to the pins and the power rating.
- expansion slots: Most modern motherboards have PCIe slots. This slot is longer than other expansion slots and usually has a clip on one end.
- Cooling: We must make sure that the case has a good cooling system.
Install a graphics card
Before installing a new graphics card, we must disconnect the computer from the power supply, remove the side panels and tilt the case on its side so that we can see inside without problems.
Evidently, If we have a card already installed, we must remove it. For that you should follow the same instructions that we are going to give you, but backwards.
Now it’s time to start with the new graphics and its installation.
- Most computers come with small metal plates that cover the holes that the cards use. If we already had a GPU installed, we will not have to remove them, since we take advantage of the gap. If not, what we do is use a screwdriver, usually a butterfly style.
- All modern graphics cards use PCIe slots to associate to the motherboard. These connectors have a clip on end to press and be able to install the card.
- Now is the time to install the graphics card, taking care to do it correctly. A PCIe slot will only allow you to install a GPU if we have the card oriented correctly.
- You must remember that the metal plateof which we spoke before, must be oriented towards the back of the case.
- We align the main connector of the graphics card with the PCIe slottaking special care that the slots match those inside the PCIe slot.
- Once aligned, the graphics card will easily slide into place.
- That’s when we should push the card down until we hear a click.
- Now we must go back to install the screws that were holding the expansion slot boards in place, but this time what they’re going to hold is the graphics card.
- Some graphics do not need additional power, although generally we will have to connect one or two connectors. We will identify them very easily since they are the ones that come out of the power supply.
- We plug each of the connectors in the correct orientation, making sure you feel or hear a click once they snap into place.
Once it is there, all that remains is to connect the monitors that we want and start the computer to make sure that the job has been done successfully.
The new GPU will be able to work without dedicated drivers installed, but we will need to get the drivers as soon as possible to give it the best possible performance.
With all this, yeah we will have the new graphics card that we wanted installed correctly in our computer.
