Ok, I've just done my first upgrade and things have been pretty inconsistent.
Should I have uninstalled the drivers from the previous card before installing the ones for the new card? Thanks.
........off to make some more mess.
Ok, I've just done my first upgrade and things have been pretty inconsistent.
Should I have uninstalled the drivers from the previous card before installing the ones for the new card? Thanks.
........off to make some more mess.
Every little helps!
Depends.
If it's the same brand of Card - E.g. Nvidia -> Nvidia or ATi -> ATi then mostly they use the same drivers so your fine.
If different makes of cards then mostly it's better to uninstall drivers to prevent problems later down the line.
You can still uninstall the old drivers now if you wish.
and use a driver cleaner to be on the safe side.
Mobo: DFI LP X48 LT T2R Bios 2008/12/24
CPU: Intel Q6600 G0 @ 3.6ghz (400 x 9)
Ram: OCZ PC2-9200 4GB Flex II @ 1066mhz 5-5-5-15 2T
GC: HIS 5870 @ 900/1300 - Eyefinity
Uninstalled/installed drivers and found the problem elsewhere: The 8800GT came with a 700/1715/940 setup, after installing the Nvidia HUD, I did my first clock-tinker and set it to 600/1500/900 and that sorted the inconsistency/instability problems.
I still think I'll stick to uninstalling the drivers in future. Thanks for the replies.
What's a "driver cleaner?"
Every little helps!
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