How to install a new video card to a windows monitor? and work..?

I have a Windows Vista, don't really know the detail because im using mac right now, but I want to change the video card to play Civ 5. I don't really know that much when it comes to computer hardware. So how would I install it, how do I know I got the right one, and Is there a certain type only for windows or do they all work?|||I lot of the details depend on your particular configuration, so the general guidelines I'm about to discuss may need to be modified for your particular configuration.



First, you need to buy a compatible graphics card. If your computer and/or motherboard are fairly modern, then you need a PCI-Express card. However, it is possible that you need an AGP card. As for which graphics card to buy, since you know what game you want to play, I would look at the recommended graphics specifications for Civilization V, and buy a card at least as good as that.



Second, you need to install the card. The first step is to turn off your computer. I would also unplug it from the wall, just to be safe. If your computer uses built-in graphics from the motherboard, then you just have to install the graphics card in the appropriate slot. Then you disconnect your monitor from its previous location and then connect to the new graphics card. Then you just need to plug your computer back in and turn it on. If you don't see an image, then I would plug the monitor back into its original location. If you see an image, then this means that you probably need to go into the BIOS and tell your computer to use slot graphics card before using on-board graphics. If your computer already has slot graphics, then you have to remove the old card and replace it with the new card. The same general rules apply as discussed above.



Third, you have to install the new drivers. It is likely that Vista will default to using a generic driver that is good enough for you to see your desktop. However, you will likely want to install the drivers that come with the card. They will usually come on a disk. Generally speaking you put the disk into your CD drive and follow the on-screen instructions.



I hope this helps.|||Since you know so little you should take your computer to a computer store and ask them what video cards will fit in your computer and will play the game. Sounds like that will work the best for you.

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There is a wide range of prices so you will need to decide what you want to spend.|||2 types

AGP old systems

PCI(e) new systems

you need to find out what slots you have on the motherboard

being a vista system my guess would be pcie x16

so almost any graphics card will work

get 1024 mb off inboard ram

NVidia 9800gt or newer modal

ATI radeon 5800 series|||Ask the question again, this time, put your computer model in it. You want to make sure you have a PCI-E slot. and yes, all cards work with windows.



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