Graphic Card

kostasluis · December 2010

I'm not very good with all the computer tech stuff so I have a few questions:

I just bought this graphics card yesterday:

http://www.hardwareheaven.com/reviews/925/pg1/sapphire-radeon-hd5450-512mb-review-introduction.html

I also bought a power supply:

http://www.corsair.com/products/cx500/default.aspx

I'm not quiet sure how to install the graphics card, I read the manual, serch the web, and I don't have the money to pay someone to do it.

Is it bad if the graphics card is scorching hot?
If so what can I do to fix it?

[Hpx] · December 2010

cydeJPN wrote: »

I'm not very good with all the computer tech stuff so I have a few questions:

I just bought this graphics card yesterday:

http://www.hardwareheaven.com/reviews/925/pg1/sapphire-radeon-hd5450-512mb-review-introduction.html

I also bought a power supply:

http://www.corsair.com/products/cx500/default.aspx

I'm not quiet sure how to install the graphics card, I read the manual, serch the web, and I don't have the money to pay someone to do it.

Is it bad if the graphics card is scorching hot?
If so what can I do to fix it?

The card itself has a fan and heat sync, if you think its too hot then you might want to consider getting a larger case fan. Your card only requires a 300W power supply as well.

There isn't much to installing the card, prop the card into the video slot and press down on it until the top and bottom pins lock and install the most updated drivers.

Most of the time it shouldn't be an issue how hot the card is, especially if you're doing something GPU extensive. Its normal that it'll heat up.

kostasluis · December 2010

[GM]Hpx wrote: »

The card itself has a fan and heat sync, if you think its too hot then you might want to consider getting a larger case fan. Your card only requires a 300W power supply as well.

There isn't much to installing the card, prop the card into the video slot and press down on it until the top and bottom pins lock and install the most updated drivers.

I already have the graphic card placed into the PCI-Express Slot, then the problem occurs when I put the CD that came with it in.

When I try to install the drivers errors come up.
When I enter into the game my frames are still the same than before.

If possible can I have the links to the current drivers?

cl0udeh · December 2010

this will scan ur pc and tell you what Drivers need an update

http://www.driverspro.org/lp.php?bid=ATI&coid=11&muid=11&slid=11&srcid=rdn101

- just follow instructions

cl0udeh · December 2010

edit : you can even use GameBooster v2 , it will tell you if the drivers need an update and i'll give you the link.

Striker755 · December 2010

cydeJPN wrote: »

I already have the graphic card placed into the PCI-Express Slot, then the problem occurs when I put the CD that came with it in.

When I try to install the drivers errors come up.
When I enter into the game my frames are still the same than before.

If possible can I have the links to the current drivers?

Did you have an on-board video card before you bought the new one? Many motherboards that come with on board cards will require you to tell it which it's supposed to use. Either the on-board card (default) or the PCIe slot. Go into your BIOS and make sure its using the PCIe (the new card)

If you haven't installed any drivers for the new card and you're still getting the same frame rate you used to that most likely means that it isn't using the new card. Without drivers everything should be VERY choppy, even scrolling in internet browsers will look choppy.

kostasluis · December 2010

Striker755 wrote: »

Did you have an on-board video card before you bought the new one? Many motherboards that come with on board cards will require you to tell it which it's supposed to use. Either the on-board card (default) or the PCIe slot. Go into your BIOS and make sure its using the PCIe (the new card)

If you haven't installed any drivers for the new card and you're still getting the same frame rate you used to that most likely means that it isn't using the new card. Without drivers everything should be VERY choppy, even scrolling in internet browsers will look choppy.

I don't know the password to my BIOS.. and I never changed it once.

Kirbyalt · December 2010

Give me your teamview info.

VeX_xeD · December 2010

You need a WAY better fan if your card is getting hot. Or try adding a second one manually. If your comp is getting hot itself, put ice in a plastic bag and then a pillow case to cool off the computer.

I had this problem a few months back.

TASTELIMESS · December 2010

[GM]Hpx wrote: »

The card itself has a fan and heat sync, if you think its too hot then you might want to consider getting a larger case fan. Your card only requires a 300W power supply as well.

There isn't much to installing the card, prop the card into the video slot and press down on it until the top and bottom pins lock and install the most updated drivers.

Most of the time it shouldn't be an issue how hot the card is, especially if you're doing something GPU extensive. Its normal that it'll heat up.

HD5450's don't get hot.

what are the exact temps?

DouglasNPP · February 2011

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Golden173 · February 2011

i have n-vidi gforce 5700 fx

TopZForum · February 2011

They are just cool lol

QQEviL94 · February 2011

use GameBooster v2

Ameriquita · February 2011

I donn't have graphic card...

iAchy · February 2011

Ameriquita wrote: »

I donn't have graphic card...

lol, you probaby have onboard graphics coz you wouldnt have screen showed.

Grapichs card that threadstarter bought is not gaming card, it is made for multimedia but it will do fine at CF and games like that.