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Title: I just got my MSI GTX770 in the mail
Post by: -ammo- on November 14, 2013, 11:00:48 AM
Fellas, what do I need to do to uninstall my Radeon card prior to installing the new Nvidea card?  Is there an order to this process?  Am I overthinking this and should just crack open case and take out the Radeon and plug-in the Nvidea?

TIA
Title: Re: I just got my MSI GTX770 in the mail
Post by: 68valu on November 14, 2013, 11:09:52 AM
You need to remove all the graphics drivers for the radeon/amd card before you install the new nvidea drivers i believe. not sure how to go about that, as I have only ever used one or the other in a given system. some other guys can possibly offer direction on that process. Or look it up on line.That's what I would do.

                                 

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Title: Re: I just got my MSI GTX770 in the mail
Post by: zack1234 on November 14, 2013, 11:29:02 AM
Driver sweeper :old:
Title: Re: I just got my MSI GTX770 in the mail
Post by: gyrene81 on November 14, 2013, 01:24:46 PM
before you remove the old radeon, uninstall the catalyst suite, then run driver sweeper. shut down, remove the old card, pop in the new card, then do what you gotta do.
Title: Re: I just got my MSI GTX770 in the mail
Post by: 1701E on November 14, 2013, 03:23:56 PM
As mentioned, uninstall the AMD drivers, install new card, install new drivers. If you have a folder; C:\AMD\AMD_Catalyst_<insert version umber> (ex; AMD_Catalyst_13.11_BetaV9.2) you can go in there and run 'setup' to uninstall all AMD related software/drivers.
If you're on Windows 7 then it's not required to uninstall drivers and you could just pop in the new card and install Nvidia Drivers, but it could potentially cause issues later. I personally run both Nvidia and AMD drivers at the same time with 0 issues.
Title: Re: I just got my MSI GTX770 in the mail
Post by: zack1234 on November 15, 2013, 01:46:15 AM
Ammo will be even more awesome after install :old:
Title: Re: I just got my MSI GTX770 in the mail
Post by: -ammo- on November 15, 2013, 04:16:52 AM
Gonna install the card tonight after work.  I am eager to see the improvements on my 27" IPS .
Title: Re: I just got my MSI GTX770 in the mail
Post by: Drane on November 15, 2013, 04:31:08 AM
Have fun with your new eye candy!  :aok
Title: Re: I just got my MSI GTX770 in the mail
Post by: Debrody on November 15, 2013, 05:07:21 AM
Gonna install the card tonight after work.  I am eager to see the improvements on my 27" IPS .
You will love it  :aok
Title: Re: I just got my MSI GTX770 in the mail
Post by: Rich46yo on November 16, 2013, 06:32:37 AM
I got my GTX780 last week. They are great cards, enjoy.
Title: Re: I just got my MSI GTX770 in the mail
Post by: -ammo- on November 16, 2013, 06:41:36 AM
Immediate improvement in FR and detail.  I can see cons outside of icon range much better and farther.  I have all the ah graphics maxed and get great FR.  Although, no matter the situation, it seems 60 FPS is the max I will get but it stays at 60 all the time (no problem with that).  Still haven't tried clouds out yet.
Title: Re: I just got my MSI GTX770 in the mail
Post by: Debrody on November 16, 2013, 08:58:17 AM
Although, no matter the situation, it seems 60 FPS is the max I will get but it stays at 60 all the time (no problem with that). 
More than possible that your monitor cannot draw more than 60 frames in one second, no matter how fast your card is. To test your frame rates, disable the vertycal sync - this might cause graphical anomalies.
Title: Re: I just got my MSI GTX770 in the mail
Post by: outbreak on November 16, 2013, 06:03:30 PM
Monitor may only be 60hz capable, Thus meaning it can only display 60 frames per second as that is as fast as it can render, If you want higher frames, Would need a monitor with say 75/120hz.
Title: Re: I just got my MSI GTX770 in the mail
Post by: Kenne on November 17, 2013, 09:23:03 PM
Monitor may only be 60hz capable, Thus meaning it can only display 60 frames per second as that is as fast as it can render, If you want higher frames, Would need a monitor with say 75/120hz.
WHAT!! now i need a new monitor?   :furious

where is the thread about who recommends what monitor?
Title: Re: I just got my MSI GTX770 in the mail
Post by: MrRiplEy[H] on November 17, 2013, 11:28:32 PM
WHAT!! now i need a new monitor?   :furious

where is the thread about who recommends what monitor?

You don't need a new monitor. 60hz is more than enough for AH. Competitive FPS players may want a faster model with 144hz but even there the benefit is marginal. Input lag is a bigger issue than refresh rates.