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Installing a New Video Card: Questions

Discussion in 'Audio and Video' started by mavic517, Jul 25, 2009.

  1. mavic517 Newcomer, in training

    Will be installing a EVGA GeForce 6200. It will be replacing a bad ATI 9800 Pro.
    The new card will be install in a Dell Demension 8300.
    Questions:
    1) Do I need an anti-static wrist band, or something? How should I "ground"
    myself?
    2) Before installing the new card, should I (do I) uninstall the ATI programs and
    drivers.
    a) This is a side track question: If i uninstalled the ATI programs and drivers,
    and DIDN'T install a new card in the AGP slot, could I view and use the
    monitor?
    Thanks for you time and help.
    Sincerely,
    mavic517 (steve)
    mavic517, Jul 25, 2009
    #1

  2. Rage_3K_Moiz Sith Lord Posts: 7,245   +16

    You can ground yourself by contact with the inside of the case. And yes, uninstall the ATI drivers first.
    Rage_3K_Moiz, Jul 25, 2009
    #2

  3. mavic517 Newcomer, in training

    Thanks Rage

    you help me alot.
    sincerely,
    mavic517
    mavic517, Jul 25, 2009
    #3

  4. Ritwik7 TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 2,281   +6

    As for your "sidetrack question" mavic517, you could still use the monitor after uninstalling the drivers by plugging to the motherboard monitor output socket.
    Ritwik7, Jul 25, 2009
    #4

  5. mavic517 Newcomer, in training

    Thanks...,Ritwik7

    thank you,
    mavic517
    mavic517, Jul 25, 2009
    #5
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