How to install a graphics card

[xXtacosXx1000]

i am thinking of installing a zotac 9800gt graphics card is it compatable with an asus essentio or is it compatible with all pcs please answer some1

[zXallshamnowowXz]

I hav a zoostorm 500gb pc what graphics card

[djuka226]

i have NVidia GeForce6200 256 MB i have 2 processors PC1: Pentium 4 2.4 GHz 40 GB HDD 1 GB RAM Graphic Card 64 MB...i am not sure which one it is... PC2:Pentium 4 1.8 Ghz 40 GB HDD 1 GB RAM NVidia GeForce 6200 256 MB... I wonna move my graphic card to 1st PC with some other parts to get: PC3: Pentium 4 2.4 GHz RAM:2 GB HDD: 80 GB NVidia GeForce 6200 256 MB But i dont know if the graphic card is compatible with my 2.4 Ghz processor....It's some IBM processor...How can i check it? Please help!!!

[FaultlessGamer]

Umm... How do I know cards work on my computer and which don't.

[TheKlayfish]

@FaultlessGamer ask someone at your local computer store they can help or google it you will find something

[ALGTuRTle]

Did you record this with a potato?

[XzTS]

OMFG, That Desktop computer transforms into a Notebook computer and back! =O

[robertdejasse]

2007. when a 256mb graphics card was considered cutting ege

[samvanzeeland]

the title says how to install a graphics card.... not "a long talk about how to choose a graphcis card and what it does"

[ThyHoneyNut]

@samvanzeeland well dude...its pretty easy...just find the slot that fits your graphics card...like finding the puzzle piece that fits.

[samvanzeeland]

@ThyHoneyNut what has that got to do with this video's title being misleading?

[ThyHoneyNut]

@samvanzeeland nothing, but you obviously came here to find out how to install a graphics card and so i was just telling you it's easy.

[samvanzeeland]

@ThyHoneyNut i agree with you it is easy, do you agree with me that the title isnt informative enough?

[ThyHoneyNut]

@samvanzeeland Not really. He says Find out which graphics card you want or need. If you're a gamer, you'll need the latest video card there is. He also says you're either gonna have an agp or pci slot.He also provides a site you can go to which will best suits your computer. He says, to install a graphics card, you want to open up your computer and take the existing graphics card out and put the new one in. After that's done, you'll need to install the driver(s) for it. Reboot, then done.

[ThyHoneyNut]

@samvanzeeland I mean i don't understand how this video ISNT explanatory..I mean, sure he doesn't really specify where your graphics card should be, but every computer will be different and not all graphic cards will be in the same place.

[samvanzeeland]

@ThyHoneyNut the video itself is more then explanatory enough, its the title which does not explain the video which i have a problem with,

it says how to install a graphics card, but spends most of the video explaining how and where to buy them and crap, which has nothing to do with the acutal installing of a graphcis card

[Necroderpherp]

lol fake hdtvs

[inky326]

ok i need a response asap can i fit a ps3 graphics card in a pc

[shadow444222]

@inky326 FUCK NO!!!!

[hangene92]

@inky326 yes, thats what i did.

[samvanzeeland]

@inky326 lol what? no

[PivotExWaiZed]

1000th comment :P

[mariomaner555]

I'm thinking of getting a new card for my PC. What would be the prices for a decent card that can play a game like, say mass effect 2 or the sims 3 on moderate graphics. My current card(the one that came with my Pc) can play them but only on the lowest settings and never really gets a solid frame rate. Thanks in advance.

[ThDComputer]

i watch these videos when i get bored.... the comments are funny XD

[steevn606]

Don't you have to disable your old graphics card first then install the new? I need an answer fast please!

[shadowfallon]

@steevn606 when you put the new one in, it should automatically disable your onboard one

[Amir24100]

@shadowfallon on board graphic will disable if change the new one???

[MrGediminux]

thnx alot

[ycmed]

what was the little connector he puts a cable (yellow connector)? i thought its just put the card like a game in snes

[scruffylittledog]

Guys, should I get a GTX 460 2GB, or a GTX 550 TI 1GB???? Which is better?????

Thanks!

[traindude95]

greenscreen FAIL

[taylormac1993]

FUCK YOU HERITAGE COLLEGE

[LegionShade]

useless guide

[aspillane789]

Orrrr, if this video is outdated. -_-

[BrendoGames]

hey guys my pc is a hp s3721s annoying slim version, so i mwodnering how i could make a normal graphci card fit on it? cuz i want to buy some heavy games but i cant cuz of my shitty. Geforce g100..so how do i do it?

[TehParty]

@BrendoGames Unless you're good with welding, it's time to get a new case or a completely new system.

[basbas63]

why doesn't he tell about the problem if you don't have an powerfull enough psu

and why doesn't he tell there are agp pcie x16 1.0 cards, pcie x16 2.0 cards and pcie 2.1 cards? and that they all will work on a pcie x16 slot no matter wich one?

Why doesn't he show actually how to install it and plug it in the psu if needed this is strange...

[cokefan3]

@basbas63 Because he's showing us how to install a graphics card that he has, not to tell us variables

[ComputerProducts]

What about PCI?

[pianomanmaestro]

I have the Flight Simulator X what kinof of Graphics card do it need for it??????

[Hentaifandu24]

I suggest you should pick  NVIDIA GeForce

[taylortype]

can you teach me how to dougie? lol

[knexfan0011]

are you gonna tell us how to eat a pizza next time???

[DarrenGriffitt]

Ok my specs:

Intel Pentium D 3.4 Ghz

2GB of Ram

Intel GMA.

I am trying to find a graphics card that is cheap and can play games like left 4 dead, call of duty, etc. (I have a stock dell optiplex gx620) i am not familiar with graphics cards, so any help would be appreciated!

[ggtbot]

@DarrenGriffitt consider the geforce 460 SE. it should work and is fairly cheap if you look around.

The SE versions are slightly tuned down but it should be more than enough to keep you going for a while and will probably be much cheaper. If you want to go cheaper just make your way down this list...

google "tom's hierarchy chart december" and use the first link.

good luck!

[GRUNTS2009]

PLEASE ANSWER!

Can an NVIDIA GeForce GT430( With 1GB dedicated graphics memory and support for Microsoft DirectX 11 ) work on Starcraft 2? My computer has a AMD Athlon II x4 640 processor ( 3.0GHz ) with 4GB DDR3 SDRAM system memory (expandable to 16GB). And it's also a Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. So any help will be most helpful.

Thanks everyone! :)

[Nitro7676]

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add youtube at the beggining and it shows u how to install

[Nitro7676]

watch?v=h-EUcAaNieE&feature=re­lated

this will tell how to install it in motherboard

[INFECTEDTERR0R]

Could the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 be in the HP Pavilion Slimline s5610t?

[limozeen64]

@INFECTEDTERR0R

i really doubt it. 

[XxXCODHEROXxX]

what if you have windows 7can yoou install a directx10 video card?

[MrQueeer]

@XxXCODHEROXxX you gotta open your computer up to see what kind of card your computer can use

[XxXCODHEROXxX]

@MrQueeer i know a pci express slot, but windows 7 uses directx 11 .can i use a direct x 10 or 9.0c?

[1wilman]

what if i have a mac???

[XIronChancellorX]

what the fuck why can't any one fucking tell how to install it. Ever video only shows them putting it in and the computer work. How do you remove the casing and ever other steps?

[nexonjest]

@XIronChancellorX

Use a screwdriver.

[XIronChancellorX]

@nexonjest  How about how to install adapters?

[RPGillespie]

@XIronChancellorX I guess it's because the video(s) assume you have a brain? The reason they don't show you how to open the case is because every case opens differently. That, and most people can figure out how to open their own case by inspection; it's not rocket science.

I'm sure if you actually took a good look at your case, you could figure out how to open it in less than 10 minutes. Once open, it's a matter of just sticking it in the slot. And yes, you might need a screwdriver.

[XIronChancellorX]

@RPGillespie I mean the case or metal thing that blocks the back of the machine. And it is not the whole back I want gone just a small part so I can put wires into a graphics card into. Plus I just mentioned case. I also said other steps such as the one I mentioned in this comment.

[Habbloxian]

@XIronChancellorX Fuckity, fuck fuck fuck! :)

[Chubzdoomer]

@XIronChancellorX You don't know how to remove your computer case? Fucking Hell. You might not want to be installing ANYTHING into your computer, buddy.

[XIronChancellorX]

@Chubzdoomer When I said this I meant the case thingy that covered like a back panel for a graphics card or something. SO forgive me I am not a techno geek.

[einarknutsen]

@XIronChancellorX u need to screw out the screws....duh

[turf7227]

@XIronChancellorX

How you remove the case of the computer depends on your computer. There should be some screws holding it together.

[torylva]

@XIronChancellorX if you dont know how to do that... you are way out of your league anyways -.-

[MyVideoHubOnDell]

@XIronChancellorX If you don't know how to do that, then you shouldn't be using a computer in the first place.

[XIronChancellorX]

@MyVideoHubOnDell Wow you are a fucking idiot. I simple put that as an example. In addition, I never meant to say case. I meant a metal piece that was blocking the area that the back end of the graphics card should have gone (the parts were the actual computer hooks up to).

[MyVideoHubOnDell]

@XIronChancellorX No, you're the guy who's wrong for substituting/interpreting the word "casing" for "metal piece".

In case you don't already know, in computing terminology, "case" or even "casing" means the box that houses all your computer components inside. It doesn't mean anything else, and using the word to imply something else is erroneous.

So, as some advice, if you ever want to call someone a fucking idiot, I suggest you verify your facts before commenting.

[XIronChancellorX]

@MyVideoHubOnDell Wow look a fat little nerd corrected me. Get off your ass and play a sport you worthless pile of shit. Big deal, I made a mistake. I don't give a fuck about you nerd terminology you fat ass.

[MyVideoHubOnDell]

@XIronChancellorX Whatever, you dickhead. I have better things to do than talk with a troll. As from now, I won't be replying to your jackass comments. Best of luck to ya. :)

[anaranjadoX375]

yeahm what if its a laptop?

[Tacoscape]

@anaranjadoX375 You're fucked.

[WHYCAST]

the ad is lagging!!!!!!!!

[clubpenguinrocksme1]

what if its a laptop???

[fruitypeebils]

@clubpenguinrocksme1 judging by your name, i dont think you deserve to know

[clubpenguinrocksme1]

@fruitypeebils that has to be the most dumb excuse for not tellingsomeone somthing( not literly) this is my lil bros accout im 18

[sobe450]

Yeah, just plug it in, turn it on and see what happens. Maybe you didn't screw anything up!!!!

lol

[DimSimCard]

i installed the driver and when i turned on the pc, nothing happened. Everything is correctly plugged(im quire sure of it though), what can i be doing wrong

[DimSimCard]

what is we don't have the installation CD

[xxBillyy]

@DimSimCard you go on your graphics card manufactures website and get it from there

[GorgisFTW]

I really liked it,he was explaining in a very good i have not seen it alot around on youtube.

[iHippo5]

A budget and good performing graphics card is the GTS 450 from Nvidia.

[mattroks101]

what's the best new graphics card i can get? i have a nvidia 6100 and i wanna update

[JamieD262]

@mattroks101 all depends on budget. if you have about £200 buy a half decent 1gb GDDR5 graphics card.

[mattroks101]

@JamieD262 what could it run?

[JamieD262]

@mattroks101 a 1gb GDDR5 graphics card can run any pc game on max settings without lag. Crysis, fallout, COD, Halo ect are all games one of those cards could easily play without lag

[mattroks101]

@JamieD262 thanks for the info i'll look into getting one

[MrNotatroll]

@mattroks101 GTX 580

[chandler1193]

lol, I love laughing at all the nubcakes asking stupid questions on a three year old video

[19atiq98]

what is grapic card and what is video card?

[imnotonsmack]

@19atiq98 they are both the same

[19atiq98]

@imnotonsmack oo thanks 11 month ago i dont know what is that and now i know that they are same and socket agp and pci-e xD

[imnotonsmack]

@19atiq98 lol

[stratocaster4321]

when i try and launch Dead rising 2 it tells me this game does not support your graphics card. Should i get a new graphics card or update the driver?

[AeroFix94]

@stratocaster4321 update the drivers! what name is your graphics card??? and what operative system?

[JamieD262]

@stratocaster4321 yeah update drivers and if that dont work update ur operating system to xp or better (but you would have allready got that) & make sure your graphics card supports direct 9 or better

[brendanklass]

lol at 1:26

[brendanklass]

SWG!

[jamiejamking]

is ATI Radeon HD 4530 Graphics better than ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470?

whats is better?

and are all 5000's g cards better than all the 4000's?

if not why?

[bvestationfan]

@jamiejamking 5000s are all better cuz there are more recent. Moblitiy is only on laptop, BTW

[FRURMELLL]

I remember my first time installing a graphics card... from a radeon xpress 200 to a HD 3650 pci-e. MAN, the performance boost was HUGE! I have a hd 5850 now. works great.

[Excellerators]

I want to get a new Graphics Card, but I am to worried that I will fuck up when I take apart my laptop, so is there any place that can install it for you for a decent price? Can Best Buy or Frys do it?

[xbox360gamer21]

@Excellerators Get a desktop

[arisko777]

what would you recommend for world of warcraft. one that is very good not just OK like a very good one for world of warcraft please answers]!

[industrialist22]

@arisko777 World of Warcraft is largely a CPU intensive game, NOT a GPU one. If you want better performance on WoW, make sure your CPU is up to scratch before talking about getting a new graphics card.

[omegallama3]

my desktops resiloution is messed up its the lowest possible setting i cant change it it just stays the same need help

[basbas63]

@omegallama3 Did you installed the drivers correctly?

Your video card should include a cd in the box.

Those need to be installed to let your video card work correctly.

It's just like installing any program...

[Ltb0b]

@basbas63 Remeber to get the newest drivers from manufacturers website

like (STUPID I STILL WANT ATI NAME C:) ati/amd

Heres something I need to add to this videos MAKE SURE TO GET A PROPER POWER SUPPLY C:

[basbas63]

@Ltb0b true low wattage psu's can create a huge problem

[maxandcato]

lets say i wan to up grade my dell dimension 2400 from 64 mb to whatever just for hd videos on youtube and hd video editing.would a graphics card improve this or would it not?

[mbplove]

@maxandcato Yes, but you need at least a 512 mb dedicated card.

[maxandcato]

@mbplove thank you for the help

[sonicnaruto12345]

wow

next time do a better green-screening job,

the guy in here just looked pathetically cropped

[Lcfc225]

Hi all,

I have been upgrading my PC and I am stuck on the graphics card part. I know how to install them, but how do I pick one?

I have a spare PCI Express x16 slot, but what graphics card do I buy?

Does the graphics memory, 'eg: 1gb' have to match up with my RAM, or can I buy any grahics card that fits into a PCI Express x16 slot which I have?

Thanks.

[iamamenlala]

@Lcfc225

do you want a gaming card or a card for office work?

[Lcfc225]

@iamamenlala

Just for office work really and for one game that requires little graphics (football manager).

I do have a free PCI Express x16 slot, and I do know how to install them. It's just that I don't know how to choose which one.

[bobbysam232]

Don't forget drivers :P

[EfrenAvina]

Wats better a NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M??? plz reply!!

[Geforce6150se]

how do i install graphic card iff i have no pci-e,pci and eaven agp slot? :D

[MrWonnabee]

and you sir,

is just a fag

learn some skills mothafucka

-me Don't like

[kieranbormliz]

HI PLS HELP ME I PUT ANOTHER VIDEO CARD TO MY PC .... THEN I WANTED TO SWITCH AGAIN TO THE OLD ONE BUT WHEN I PUT THE OLD 1 IN MY PC STAR BUT NOTHING COMES TO THE SCREEN !!! PLLZ HELP

[myid9876543]

@kieranbormliz haw-haw

we need more info....a lot more. did it show the bios stuff like "gateway" or "dell" or whatever? or nothing at all? and does the old card work?

[gavinsrath]

How do you know what graphics cards are compatible with your PC?

[basbas63]

now you can better say 512mb or 1gb instead of 256mb

[freakysmurf10]

is a graphic card like a capture card for computers?

[basbas63]

@freakysmurf10 no it accelerates your video (for getting higher quality in games and have smoother video)

[DeObviousDistraction]

what about your lab top how do u install a card to it

[PYourSong]

i have a built in graphics card, can i just add one? your response would be much appreciated. thanks.

[Marvin123451]

This video was very helpful now I need to look for a good Graphics Card for gaming.

[densle1]

@Danielshark10 Depends on the card you want.

[MrWaterman080]

@forthewolf325 Lol a 350$ card is terrible... and if you only have 1 card stop living in the 1980s

[basbas63]

150 is kinda much for a graph card if you only want dual monitor

[dfsa90]

@basbas63 Lol, No you're crazy. The more you spend the better they are.

[crazynoob11]

@dfsa90 The more I spend, the less in my wallet...

[basbas63]

@dfsa90 but ehm ever thought of what you really need? for some things

[kritner]

i love you paL....this really is great!...thnx 4 the info

[mandowarrior123]

lol PCIe 1 :P

[Anton338]

lol newegg commercial on tom's hardware site xD

GO NEWEGG!

[mactravish09]

men i can't see the vedio our grapic card destroyed

[07Gamboa]

this is very useful-thanks for the tips!!

[QBisbest]

Billy Mayes would of been awesome for this.

[TMNoob3]

My dad taught me how to install a graphics card. But that was with the ATi Radeon X700! ^^

[Aaron4444444]

I dun like him, he needed Billy Mays

[TheMedia2009]

oh That eaSy But i cant BuY a GC Bcz Im Poor

[dfill66]

The dude points to the different slots but does not say which is PCI slot and which is PCI Express slot.....lame......

[celtic4ever18]

@dfill66 pci slot is more thicker

[RockBandTuber96]

This is gonna help me with my card to play Sims 3. Thanks.

[coolnirdz]

where to u buy ati graphic cards for laptops

[RibenaFanta]

@coolnirdz EBAY! search for ati radeon mobility

[clubcar98]

Thanks HowStuffWorks! I spent $500 on the mega graphix card and put it in my PC with a 5gb HDD, 128MB ram, 133Mhz processohr...and now it runs like knew!

Ive got five monitors running! A HAMMAH works for removing the metal cover...

[jR3M1X]

How do I remove the metal cover plate he was talking about?

[RibenaFanta]

@jR3M1X your fist...

[350z350zify]

@jR3M1X there should be some screws on the sides, use a screwdriver to get them out.

[2000aVR6]

Nature valley sucks!

[nrlknight]

lol, 256mb....... mines 2 gig :P

[MrghostxxxN]

plz suggest me 2 which graphic card i can buy to play these games (budget Rs. 2500) game names 1-saints row 2-nfs carbon (complsry) 3-nfs udercover 4-blur 5-crysis (complsry) 6-prototype (complsry) 7-wheelman (complsry) 8-assain creed (complsry) 9-spider men web of the shadows 10-gta IV 11-prince of persia w. with in 12-mass efffect 13-far cry plz plz plz plz help me my e-mail add. nsvhacker@gmal.com thang you sorry 4 bad english

[pfpdoodlez2009]

@MrghostxxxN I have no clue what currency you meant, but a 9800GT sounds good, I recommend 1GB because you can get those cheaper then the 512mb ones for some reason. o_O The 9800GT can run all of those games. Now, your computer's specs are the ones that matter now! :)

[clingmarbleprod]

@MrghostxxxN the nvidia geforce 480 i think it is...well that absolutly covers all of those games

[1GameataTime]

gonna buy a new graphics card for age of conan, any idea which one i should buy? and how much the price would run around?

[ahwash22]

@1GameataTime i am ready buy that the problem is the pci express 16 slots my computer sucks assssssss

[Usul573]

@1GameataTime

Can get a custom tuned Zotac AMP! GT 240 for about $98. That should do it. Nice and compact and energy efficient.

Really good for lots of games at 1680x1050 or so, COD series, Bioshock games, Mass Effect games, source games, FEAR 2, Dead Space.

[SareSakiSu]

@Usul573

does it work on Left 4 Dead?

[Usul573]

@SareSakiSu

Heck yeah, at 1680x1050 should do both maxed out well. I mentioned source games which includes a lot.

Wouldn't recommend it for 1920x1200/1080 that much though, but it can do some serious gaming at it. Maybe with a few settings turned down.

Get that exact one though if you want it since it's faster clocked. If you can get something better do though. 5670 is the main competition for it, it'll beat it probably 100% of the time, but this one is clocked higher, might be VERY close.

[SareSakiSu]

@Usul573

thanks :)