Switching from nvidia to ATI

Discussion in 'Software' started by vash2051, Aug 8, 2004.

  1. vash2051

    vash2051 Private E-2

    Ive just purchased the radeon 9800 pro 256mb. im currently running an fx5200. What is the easiest way to switch the cards, install drivers etc. etc.
     
    vash2051, Aug 8, 2004
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  2. InYearsToCome

    InYearsToCome MajorGeek

    uninstall your current nvidia drivers from add/remove programs. also download the detonator destroyer tool from here http://www.majorgeeks.com/download806.html

    boot to safe mode (not necessary, but nice) and run that tool to get rid of any traces of nVidia drivers.

    then power down (make sure you unplug the power cord from the power supply), put the new card in, and boot up like normally, installing the latest drivers from www.ati.com

    the catalyst 4.7 are the latest, but if you are going to play doom 3, you may want the 4.9 beta's as they have a fix for it.
     
    InYearsToCome, Aug 8, 2004
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  3. vash2051

    vash2051 Private E-2

    Thx for yuour help
     
    vash2051, Aug 8, 2004
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  4. InYearsToCome

    InYearsToCome MajorGeek


    maybe i'm just adding to the rumors of 'painful' switches between the two. i thought there could be some conflicts, but maybe those are long since outdated or just false. good to know though.

    in any case, it still cant hurt to be sure the remnants are gone.
     
    InYearsToCome, Aug 9, 2004
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  5. Major Attitude

    Major Attitude Co-Owner MajorGeeks.Com Staff Member

    I recently did the same, without problems. I uninstalled my Nvidia card, shut down, installed the ATI card and cleaned up the extra files left over with Nasty File Remover http://majorgeeks.com/download3233.html

    Of course, computer hardware, and expertise, varies explaining why you hear horror stories. Make sure your motherboard drivers are current, especially if your installing a newer card like the 9800, or you will have problems that you might assume are related to the card swap.
     
    Major Attitude, Aug 9, 2004
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  6. Kodo

    Kodo SNATCHSQUATCH

    no problems here from my switch either.
     
    Kodo, Aug 9, 2004
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  7. I3roknI3ottle

    I3roknI3ottle Private E-2

    I went from a ATI Radeon 9200, to a nVIDIA FX5500, no prob i didnt even use that tool from this site. no conflict. But i wont have 1 for sure, I just reformatted. :p
     
    I3roknI3ottle, Aug 18, 2004
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