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Would changing ATI cards require driver reinstall?

Discussion in 'Audio and Video' started by videobruce, Apr 11, 2004.

  1. videobruce Newcomer, in training Posts: 129

    I have a Sapphire ATI 9100 (8500LE) card that I will be replacing with a PowerColor ATI 9600Pro.
    Do I have to do the whole nine yards of a uninstall and reinstall when I switch these cards using the same driver package?

    Running 2k w/sp4
    videobruce, Apr 11, 2004
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  2. young&wild TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 1,268

    Well for optimum performance, I recommend you uninstall the drivers before removing the card and replacing it with the new one. It wouldn't take so long to install the drivers.
    young&wild, Apr 11, 2004
    #2

  3. abc Newcomer, in training Posts: 52

    Quite simply, yes. I replaced a 9000 with a 9000 pro and still had to reinstall the dirvers.

    [edit] beaten!
    abc, Apr 11, 2004
    #3

  4. Rick TechSpot Staff Posts: 6,247   +37

    The same drivers apply to the entire Radeon series. You should have no problems.
    Rick, Apr 11, 2004
    #4

  5. abc Newcomer, in training Posts: 52

    I thought the same thing Rick, but it didn't work for me. Videobruce, try just replacing the card. If it doesn't work right you can always reinstall the drivers. no harm done :D
    abc, Apr 11, 2004
    #5

  6. Phantasm66 Newcomer, in training Posts: 6,504

    Its always better to reinstall anyway.
    Phantasm66, Apr 12, 2004
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  7. PreservedSwine Newcomer, in training Posts: 375

    Yes, swapping the cards w/out changing drivers = problems....even if both cards use the same set of drivers. Just un-install and re-install, and you're good:)
    PreservedSwine, Apr 12, 2004
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