To transfer images to a monitor or other external display, computers use video cards or integrated video adapters. To replace this equipment, you need to consider several nuances.
Necessary
- - set of screwdrivers;
- - drivers for the video card.
Instructions
Step 1
First, find out what interfaces are present on your computer's motherboard. Read the instructions for this item. The best way to find the information you need is on the motherboard developer site.
Step 2
Older PCs use AGP graphics cards. Devices of this type are quite difficult to find, since their release is severely limited. Modern computers have PCI and CPI Express slots. Be sure to check the number of interfaces suitable for connecting discrete graphics cards.
Step 3
Purchase a video adapter of the required format. Please note that some models of powerful devices require additional power supply. Make sure you have the necessary adapters to connect the video card to the computer's power supply.
Step 4
Before replacing the video adapter, it is best to remove any drivers present that support the operation of this device. This step will help prevent problems caused by incompatibility of new hardware with existing programs.
Step 5
Turn off your PC and unplug the equipment from AC power. Remove the left wall of the system unit by first unscrewing a few screws. Disconnect the monitor cable from the video adapter. Remove the old video card. Usually these devices are held in place by special latches.
Step 6
Insert a new video adapter. Make sure the device is firmly seated in the slot. Connect the monitor cable to the video card. Connect the system unit to the power supply.
Step 7
Turn on your computer and wait for the operating system to load. Update the software containing the drivers for the new graphics card.
Step 8
If you want to use two video signal transmission devices at once, visit the websites of the developers of the selected cards. Find and install a program that ensures synchronous operation of two video adapters. It should be noted right away that in this situation it is strongly recommended to use cards from one company.
