When installing a new graphics / video card do u need to take out ur old one....

[michael411024]

...Also Where do i locate my power? In Example i already have a graphics card that is in the pci slot but i'm getting a bigger one that takes up alot of room. The new graphics card is pci-e so it is a differnt slot. When installing do i need to take out the old one to make it work? or does it work better with both graphics cards in? and of course if there isnt any room i have to take out the old one. I HAVE 2 PCI SLOTS AND 1 PIC-E slot.Also Where can i locate my power supply in my computer? Like i opened my computer and i cant find it.

[geoff28791]

Best to take out the old cardThe power supply is the box in the back of the computer where the power cord plugs in.

[buddyxlee (just married)]

Well I can't say with 100% certainty but I think you need to remove the PCI Vidcard in order for the PCI e one to work, the only difference is if you have 2 Pci -e cards that are SLI/crossfire supported and 2 pci e slots then you get a performance boost from both. Your power supply should (if it is an ATX tower) should be at the top back section of your case. If you still can't find it find where you plug your computer's power in...that's your power supply.

[jab_hawk1]

Depending on the OS of your system you can run two video cards with two monitors. XP supports "multi-monitor" services, check Google for more information.If you only have one monitor then loose the old PCI card and go with the PCI-E card. As for the power supply it should be easy to find. Follow the power connection on your hard drive or CD back to the supply box. it should be in the back top corner and have multiple cables coming out.If you don't find one and the PC still works then call the goverment, you have discovered cold fusion!!!!

[Badass]

Yes, you must remove the other Video card from the slot. There is a way to make it work as a Physics card but to be honest, your not knowledgeable enough with computers to be looking into that situation.Be sure to uninstall all original video drivers using the add remove programs, and I would suggest you to go to the retail site of the video card, Nvidia, or AMD and download the latest drivers, Don't use the drivers that came with the CD.

[ljhammons]

No you do not have to remove the old one technically. But I would remove it myself. Here is the Technical answer. If you do not have a blank for the PCI slot to put in place after removing the old card. Leave the old card in place and disable it. Desktop Power supplies are square medal boxes that attach to the case. The easy way to Identify one is to look at the back of the Computer itself and see where the plug plugs in. That the Power Supply. There are usually several screws on the back of the computer holding the power supply in place. WARNING power supplies store energy even when unplugged. Do not attempt to open the power supply. Wires usually run inside the computer from the power supply to the motherboard and HDD, Optical Drive and floppy drives.