How would one hook up a new graphics card?

Gamer Ghoul · Aug 17, 2014

Hello, i was recently told i could buy a 750 ti without buying a new power supply (which is good) but my main question now is, how would i hook it up exactly? how would i unplug my current card? is the 750 ti worth the money? What games can i run if i get it and at what settings? how do i plug in its power cables to whatever i need them in? i need someone to go into grave detail plz and thank you. ill link my PC below.

http://www.amazon.com/Avatar-Gaming-FX-6377OC-Desktop/dp/B00HA4TS5M/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_i

aaronfield · Aug 17, 2014

Gamer Ghoul :

Grave detail. I shall grant your request. Prepare to read this until your inevitable death. JUST KIDDING.

Unplug your computer
Hit power button to drain capacitors.
Open Case
Get grossed out by dust
Most likely you have a support bar so unscrew the bar going from the front of your pc overtop of your current card.
Pull out bar
Unscrew your current card.
Press down on the back of the PCIE(slot the card is in) slot. Should be a plastic piece that is winged out
Pull straight up on card.
Unwrap new card.
Unscrew second expansion slot blocker under the first open one. Metal piece at the back of the computer.
Plug in 750ti
Put on case support bar.
Screw in case support bar.
Put side panel back on.
Plug in.
Press power.
Good Luck.

750ti is definitely worth it. Medium settings max at 60fps. No additional power required.

Aaron

Jameson Clark · Aug 17, 2014

it should be rather simple since you dont actually have to plug anything into the gpu itself. All you need to do is put the 750ti into the PCI slot and you are done.
https://www.google.com/search?q=pci+slot&espv=2&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=PmnxU6iGFdLYoASO_4L4BQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=979

What your 750 ti can do: http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1130

bluejayek · Aug 17, 2014

One very important step to add to aaron's list: Ground yourself to the case to avoid giving static shocks to the motherboard/gpu and destroying it.

You can get one of the designed anti-static bracelets that basically has a wire clip running to the case, or just frequently touch the case while working. Also, try not to open and do the work in a room with a carpet, as you rubbing against the carpet while moving can give you a static charge.

Gamer Ghoul · Aug 18, 2014

aaronfield :

Gamer Ghoul :

Grave detail. I shall grant your request. Prepare to read this until your inevitable death. JUST KIDDING.

Unplug your computer
Hit power button to drain capacitors.
Open Case
Get grossed out by dust
Most likely you have a support bar so unscrew the bar going from the front of your pc overtop of your current card.
Pull out bar
Unscrew your current card.
Press down on the back of the PCIE(slot the card is in) slot. Should be a plastic piece that is winged out
Pull straight up on card.
Unwrap new card.
Unscrew second expansion slot blocker under the first open one. Metal piece at the back of the computer.
Plug in 750ti
Put on case support bar.
Screw in case support bar.
Put side panel back on.
Plug in.
Press power.
Good Luck.

750ti is definitely worth it. Medium settings max at 60fps. No additional power required.

Aaron

ok so i could run Battlefield 4 at 1080p? at wat settings? FPS? plz tell meh

aaronfield · Aug 18, 2014

Gamer Ghoul :

aaronfield :

ok so i could run Battlefield 4 at 1080p? at wat settings? FPS? plz tell meh

Yes and probably medium at 60fps. medium with low AA or (maybe) high with no AA

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