Quick question


  1. Posts : 22,740
    Windows 10 Home x64
       #1

    Quick question


    I plan on upgrading my processor and adding a graphic card. Should I install the graphic card, get that working and then install the new CPU or should I do it all at the same time?
    TIA
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  2. Posts : 4,187
    Windows 11 Pro, 22H2
       #2

    It's really a matter of preference. Personally, I like to do one item at a time. That way, if I have problems I know that I can focus my attention to troubleshooting that one item rather than guessing what caused my problem.
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  3. Posts : 2,075
    Windows 10 Pro
       #3

    hsehestedt said:
    It's really a matter of preference. Personally, I like to do one item at a time. That way, if I have problems I know that I can focus my attention to troubleshooting that one item rather than guessing what caused my problem.
    That's some excellent advice......
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  4. Posts : 22,740
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       #4

    hsehestedt said:
    It's really a matter of preference. Personally, I like to do one item at a time. That way, if I have problems I know that I can focus my attention to troubleshooting that one item rather than guessing what caused my problem.
    Good idea and thanks. That's what I'll do then. Install the GPU/Graphic Card.. get that working and then upgrade the CPU.
    Thanks.
    Jeff
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  5. Posts : 2,068
    Windows 10 Pro
       #5

    I would also agree and do them one at a time.

    I would start with the GPU first.

    The CPU has the potential to require a bios update for your motherboard. You don't want to be wondering if it's a problem with the BIOS update or a problem with the GPU if you encounter any issues.
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  6. Posts : 22,740
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    pparks1 said:
    I would also agree and do them one at a time.

    I would start with the GPU first.

    The CPU has the potential to require a bios update for your motherboard. You don't want to be wondering if it's a problem with the BIOS update or a problem with the GPU if you encounter any issues.
    I did the BIOS update already so that's not going to be an issue.
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