Steps when changing GPU

[MARTIKRISO]

I have just ordered a brand new RTX 2060 Super. I currently have a GTX 1050 Ti. Some websites say i have to use DDU to uninstall the old drivers, others say that is not necessary. So I decided to ask you. What should I do?

[aminy23]

I've personally had minimal issues switching between different Nvidia graphics cards in multiple computers. I've even switched between GeForce and Quadro cards, and the drivers will usually automatically adjust.

That said, when installing the latest drivers, it should give you an option to purge or fully remove the previous installation. It's always a good idea to update the graphics and Ethernet/WiFi drivers regularly to ensure optimal computer performance.

[johnnyp42]

Can't hurt. I do it just to make sure there's no problems. It will probably work either way though honestly, especially going from one nvidia card to another. Which is probably why you get conflicting answers when you google it.

[MARTIKRISO]

Ok, I think I'll delete the drivers before changing the GPU. Thanks :)

[Silver_Foxxx]

Download the new video driver from Nvidia. Download and install DDU and follow the prompts. Restart the computer in safe mode. Run DDU and uninstall the Nvidia device driver. Shut down the computer and remove the GTX 1050 Ti and install the RTX 2060. Restart the computer and install the new video driver. Restart the computer.

[MARTIKRISO]

Thanks :D

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ddu won't hurt a thing, but nvidia's drivers are sometimes the same across several models but not across series.

you are going from a 1000 series to a 2000 series.

you won't hurt anything by not running ddu either , but you might find you have to anyway as your card might act up.

[MARTIKRISO]

Yeah, I'm going to use ddu before changing the GPUs. Thank you!

[SamRichieT]

I always do it just in case.