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How to remove the old graphics card if it is necessary to change

Of course, that before to replace the video card, it is necessary to remove the old - unless, of course, does not plan to SLI / Crossfire system when involved once two graphics cards. But in addition to the discrete chip, the processor may be present and an integrated option that we also have to deactivate or put into operation the main card.

How to disable the integrated graphics on the computer and remove the driver

In order to use the discrete card as the primary, often not even turn off the built-in required. But if there is an urgent need for this, there are two main ways: by regular means Windows or the BIOS. Do it will not always and not all motherboards. In particular, on laptops is often not work.

In Windows disable graphics card you can through the "Device Manager", which can be accessed via the "Properties" of "My Computer".

Here we will have to go to the "Display Adapters" section and select the desired card list. "Disable" by clicking the right mouse button, you must choose from the context menu.

Since BIOS is a little more complicated. Versions and manufacturers just a bunch of divorced system. Each uses its own path and location of components. We need to look for an item that can be called «Primary Display». It needs to be translated to the Auto mode. Also separate GPU off items can be found in some versions of BIOS. They may be in sections Advanced BIOS Features, Integrated Peripherals, OnBoard GPU and the like. In most cases, there are simple items that are responsible for the direct disconnection device in the system that need to be translated from the Enabled state to Disabled. Actually, this way can you turn off and turn on the built-in video card in the BIOS.

It is worth noting that the graphics card can be controlled with the help of specialized software from the chip manufacturers. But this will be convenient only if both cards - from a single developer.

Removing the old graphics card

adapter extraction process itself is not as complicated as it seems. To begin with off the system power supply. You can completely remove the cable from the wall outlet, but you can turn off the switch on the power supply.

Remove the end cap is also straightforward. In an extreme case it is necessary to promote a couple of screws on the back. But many prefer to simply insert the wall using the latches.

Find the video card inside the system easily. Typically, this is the biggest card after a parent. Yes, and set it perpendicular. Once the adapter is found, you need to find an additional power cable, which is to be shut off. But, in fact, there are such rare maps, and they belong to the main masthead gaming segment.

The board has two fasteners: directly in the PCI slot, and with a bolt on the rear wall of the chassis. Bolt just get out. A special lock, which does not give installed on the PCI bus adapter to get out of the groove just. Therefore, you need to move the latch and remove the card. Naturally, this should be done gently, without disturbing the integrity of the elements and the surface.

How to choose a new graphics card for your computer

Quite a challenge, especially in these times when the price of the video card are growing almost every day. So you have to maneuver between the budget and the basic requirements for the map. If the computer is to be used as an rpg on the Internet for work or unpretentious games, you can look at the cheaper cards lower segment. For example, GeForce GT 710, 210, 730 from the HD 6450 or Nvidia, R5, R7 of AMD.

More or less comfortable to play in a relatively new game may be on the cards cost from 8-10 thousand. You can include such models as the 1050 GTX from Nvidia and RX 560 from AMD. But tops video start with a price tag of 50,000 and up to infinity. GTX 1080, 1070, 2080 and Nvidia's RX Vega 56 of 64 from AMD. In general, the easiest and most effective advice on how to choose a video card - is clearly set boundaries and requirements to correlate them with the budget.

How to connect a new video card to your computer

Difficult to install, connect and configure the card no. In fact, what has been written about the extraction, is suitable here, only the process is performed in reverse order. And about the setup and driver installation will be discussed separately.

Installing a new video card

Insert a new fee simple. Even easier than pull it. Just set it in the slot so that a key on the front of the clicks, and the back panel connectors and the metal strip rested in the recess. Bent part must stay on top. As it should tighten screw that comes in the kit. The idea is that installing the video card to the computer is complete - you can run the PC.

But after the card is inserted into your computer, you need to familiarize yourself with the adapter specification and read the instructions. Some graphics cards require additional power, which can not provide the PCI bus. Usually these models present a separate connector and included is an additional cable for the connection. This gamer or professional boards with high performance.

How to install drivers for a video card

This, too, is no big deal. Typically, the driver disc supplied. But even in this case it is better to go to the official manufacturer's website and download the latest drivers.

This will save time and eliminate incompatibility problems. As for the installation process, the driver package is now available in a convenient form as an installer, which is enough to run a double-click.

Then, the installation wizard automatically user to hold in all the steps will give the opportunity to choose the path and components. In general, after the graphics card is installed on the computer, she will be found and the system prompts you to install the driver.

How to enable built-in graphics card on the computer

All the operations described above in the section on the card off, will work here - the only difference is that now we have to include everything. That is, when working on a discrete map to select Device Manager, and the second adapter to activate it. If the drivers have been removed and, in the list may not be video - though this happens very rarely. In any case, better to put the driver again. But there is a caveat. Modern systems allow the use of two graphics cards as needed. Ie at low loads to work on yourself takes built-in, and tend to be more energy-efficient card. Once the resources are beginning to demand more in the course is discrete, and change something in this duet is not especially needed: what is the point to turn off the built-in card, and if it does not work when switched over powerful? On the other hand, with less resource-problems, on the contrary, it saves energy.

How to connect 2 computer graphics

Two cards can be connected to a PC for the implementation of the two main types of problems: the output separately on two monitors on each card and use power of both cards for the calculation of physics - for example, for the game. Consider both options in detail.

How to connect two video cards in a single computer to run multiple monitors

To output data to each card separately on your monitor motherboard must support this functionality. No special technology for this purpose is required. Even AC adapters may be different. Of course, that before to put two cards to a computer, make sure that enough slots for them. Determine what will be displayed, can be directly in the operating system in the display settings menu.

Connecting SLI / CrossFire pair to increase the performance of your computer

SLI and CrossFire - two adjacent and competing technologies. They are designed to combine the physical capacity of two or more cards to improve the efficiency of three-dimensional graphics calculations.

In contrast to the simple conclusion on two different monitors with a separate adapter, there are requirements by the card and the system as a whole:

• motherboard must have two or more PCI Express slot, as well as maintain the ability to work by SLI or CrossFire;
• power supply with high power margin - at least 550 W;
• video card itself must be able to work in SLI / CrossFire modes.

Used such regimes often to increase the image quality in games. The connection is by use of two slots PCI-E, located nearby. To synchronize the operation of the card are connected to a special bridge.

Exchange is of course possible to arrange without it, through PCI-E bus itself, but it lost about 10-15% capacity. Number of PCI-E slots determines how many cards can be connected to the motherboard.

How to connect a graphics card to a laptop

There are two ways to install a video card in a laptop: via the internal Mini PCIe port or via a docking station. Both methods require investments generously, so someone may need it - remains in question. It is worth noting that before to introduce an external graphics system, especially for AMD cards, it is necessary to disable the integrated graphics on the laptop.

Docking Station involves the use of the interface Thunderbolt - a joint creation of Apple and Intel. To connect an external graphics card to the notebook via the docking station, you will need a laptop with the Thunderbolt interface, the graphics card itself dock. And now, some numbers: ready docking station with an installed card type GeForce GTX 1070 will cost about 50 thousand rubles.

Less simple station without video card installed will cost about 15-20 thousand plus the cost of the selected video. May increase the performance of the graphics system in this way and can be, but everything rests on the CPU, which is just on the laptop can not be replaced.

The second option is to include a discrete graphics card on a laptop - connect via Mini PCI: a little less expensive, but a little difficult physically. Firstly, you need to disassemble the laptop and find the slot Mini PCIe. Most often, it is inserted in Wi-Fi, and if one port, you have to donate a wireless network. Then we need a set of adapters and cables by which we derive a slot for a video card out. Our Chinese friends with the most famous online store tried and given a finished assembly. EXPGDC she called. Her set includes a Mini PCIe adapter on the PCIe? 16, a set of cables for data and power. The cost is about 2500 - 3000 rubles. The video card is purchased separately. The solution is not suitable for all systems, so before you buy better to familiarize with the models that are compatible.

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