How do I insert a new video card into my computers pci slot?

Question

I've opened up my computer's case and found no video card so I've been told that my video card is built into my motherboard. I was then told to buy a new video card and insert it into my computer's pci slot then hook my monitor up to my new video card. I have no idea how to do any of this and I have no computer knowledge so I was hoping someone could give me step by step instructions as to how I should undergo this whole process or if they know of a video link that could show me how to do these things. Also, would I have to somehow remove the video card that is supposedly integrated into my motherboard or is it ok to leave that there and just install a brand new bigger video card? Thanks ahead of time for any feedback!

Answer 1

u dont gotta remove the old one, what happens is once you install the new one and plug monitor into that, automatically the one on your motherboard is disabled. if u want more info u can email me and i can show u how otherwise its pretty simple u just plug it in, but u got to make sure u bought the right kind as there is3 kinds, agp pci and pci express, also u wanna make sure your power supply can handle it as most stock power supplies are only 200 to 300 watt max and any 60 dollar up video card needs a good 350 to 400 watt.

Answer 2

You have to break out he metal at the back of the system and then you will be able to put the card in to the PCI slot



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Answer 3

You have to verify the type of slot you have, you may have PCI, AGP, PCI-E, PCI-E 2.0, once you confirm this then make sure you have a card that is compatible with that slot. You can't remove the integrated graphics, you have to disable in the computer properties, devices, video adapters, right click the integrated video and disable.



Here is a great link from HP that should help you out.



http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&cc=us&man_lang=en&dlc=&product=71721&docname=c00007413

Answer 4

Did you uninstall any related software or drivers from a previous card. Did you change the setting in the BIOS, you may need to go here if the pc booted up but nothing on the screen. Just make sure you've uninstalled any video related software or drivers prior to installing the new card, and you might wan't to check the settings in the BIOS and point the video output to the PCIe slot

Answer 5

look on the back of your computer there should be something that has weird plugs as in purple, green and with 2 holes in either side which look like screws go there, it is normal near the bottom.

open up your computer with power off,

unsrew the the thing i just described from the back and pull it out, then just insert the card u want to put in, its hard to explain but its easy , u just need to know where the video card is in ur PC

Answer 6

Watch this video. It will show you how to do so.



http://video.about.com/pcsupport/PCIcard-mov.htm



Also if you have an older computer you might have to disable the onboard video card in the bios otherwise the computer will not boot.

Answer 7

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