Graphics card replacement help?

[Koostmasta]

i have a pc in my room which i normally use for gaming (cs source mostly) but it has a crap graphics card for games. i have a computer downstairs that my sisters use for aim and myspace, not games. i am going to switch the graphics cards around. is this risky? both our pcs are running windows xp... is their a guide somewhere that will help me out and show me the steps of replacing a card?

[KickinButtAlot]

no not riskyat all just open it up and pull out and swith them but look at picture of video/grphic cards before you do you dont want to pull out the wrong thing but the computers will be finehttp://www.fonerbooks.com/r_video.htm

[da_kouch]

If the computers are not made for graphics or things for graphics, that other computer (sisters) is probably not gonna have the type of graphic card you are looking for. I would suggest going out and getting a new one. This way you know it will definitely work and you won't have to spend the time replacing 2 cards, just one. Its usually very simple to install. Mine had to screws on the back and the cards slid out, and I put the new one in and tightend the screws and I was good to go. Hopefully its the same for you!GeForce are some good graphics cardsAtheon is ok too (im not sure about these, as Im no computer expert, so I could have the names wrong or brands)

[kbrennan2111]

taking out and switching the graphics card is actually quite simple. first, i would go on both computers and go to www.systemrequirementslab.comand see what graphics card each computer has. The site tells you all of your hardware information and allows you to see what games you can run on your pc.to actually switch the cards, first find the monitor plug in to your tower. If you open up your tower you will see a card where your monitor plug in can connect to. HOWEVER, before touching anything inside your tower, touch a metal object in the room to remove any static electricity that could damage the conduits on the card. There may be a screw that you have to remove to pull out the card. Simply remove the cards and swap them, and replace all of the cords and plug-ins.When you restart your computer you may receive a notice that your internal components have been modified, this is normal.Good luck =]

[mctruck]

Go with new card and drivers get a Active-X 9 at least. Around 70usd for good one or up to 1500usd for a fantastic one.