Computer games are very demanding on the computer hardware. Of course, in most games it is possible to "reduce" the system requirements by degrading the graphics settings and lowering the screen resolution. However, what if you don't want to do this, and even a sufficiently powerful video card does not provide an opportunity to "raise" the graphics settings of the game to their maximum position? The way out of this situation may be to strengthen the graphics subsystem of the computer with a second video card.
Necessary
Computer, second graphics card, Phillips screwdriver, motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots, basic computer skills
Instructions
Step 1
Make sure you can install a second graphics card in your motherboard. To do this, it must have a second PCI Express x16 port. This information is in the instructions for the motherboard. In addition, check the possible combinations of video cards that your board supports. For example, on an AMD motherboard, a pair of Nvidia graphics cards may not work.
Step 2
The second video card should be as similar as possible to the one already installed, ideally completely identical. When buying, be sure to pay attention to the cooling of the video card, it should be quite effective. In addition, the video card must "fit" into the case, while installed expansion cards, for example, a sound card or a tuner, can interfere with it.
Step 3
Remove the side cover from the case and install the video card into a free slot on the motherboard. It must be installed evenly, and the contact strip must be evenly and almost completely recessed into the slot. Secure the card with a screw, connect the power cable if necessary.
Step 4
Place a connecting "bridge" from one card to another. It is included in the kit either for the motherboard or for the video card.
Step 5
Check that the connections are correct and close the housing cover. Turn on your computer and in the video card settings panel check if the video system configuration has changed.
