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Updating gpu to r9 290x. Steps before installing the card?

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June 20, 2014 4:38:21 PM

I had a radeon hd 5450 and now i have buy the r9 290x XFX DD. Have catalyst 14.6 Driver, what is the proper step to do when upgrading my card, can I just plug in my new card and ready to go or Im missing something?

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June 20, 2014 4:47:39 PM

Make sure it'll fit in your case. Read the case spec for max vga card length. Check the vga card spec for length.

Make sure your power supply can run the 290x. See the spec for the card.
If need be, fit a new one.

Remove the old card and insert the 290x into the top pcie slot (nearest the cpu). Make sure its locked into the slot.
Connect the power supply leads to it.

Make sure you've got the 290x connected properly to your monitor.

Download and install the latest drivers for the 290x.

If everything is done right, it should work fine.
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June 20, 2014 4:53:41 PM

1. yes
2.yes 750w

ok Thanks a lot, i needed to confirm I was in good path.
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