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Old 03-28-2005
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changing video cards

if i have dl the latest drivers from nvidias website, will i have to reinstall anything if i change the brand of card im using? currently on 6600gt chaintech, going to msi 6600gt.
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Old 03-28-2005
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Even though the cards use the same core they have a different BIOS's and there are some other hardware differences. Its always best to uninstall the old drivers before putting in a new card.
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