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Note, always make sure you are grounded, and watch where your hands are when you are inside of your computer.
These instructions assume you have Windows XP. If you don't have this system, don't worry, it still should be similar, especially for Vista or Windows 2000.
I like to uninstall the old graphics card before I install the new one. The process for this is simple. Left click on the "Start" menu. Right click on "My computer," then from the drop down menu, choose properties. Click on the "hardware" tab from the small window that is now opened. Now, choose the "Device Manager" button. You will now have a "Device Manager" window. Click on the "+" next to "Display adapters." This will now list the adapters. Normally you will have just one. Sometimes you will see two or more listed, so you may have to repeat the next step twice or more. It depends on the card you have, or if you have multiple cards. Now you will right click on the adapter(s) listed, choose "uninstall." Click "ok." It should ask you to restart. Click "cancel." You will be inserting a new card, so you don't want to restart, you want to fully power down the machine. Do that now. Make sure you choose "shut down."
Once your machine is off, make sure you at least unplug power to the computer for your own safety, and the safety of the machine. It may be to your advantage to just unplug everything so you can take your computer to a convenient place to perform the operation.
It's time to open the computer case. Use your observation skills and observe the case. In many instances there will be screws on the back that hold the side panel on. Some DELLs will have buttons on the top and bottom to release the case. If you are confused, try to look up your model number on the website of your computer manufacturer, and you may be able to find instructions there. Open the computer case.
Once you are inside, locate the PCI, PCIe, or AGP slots. Or you are going to locate the old graphics card. Touch a piece of metal of the computer case to release any static charge, so you don't damage anything inside. You can purchase a static releasing wrist band that connects to the case if you want to be extra careful. Using this wrist band would be the recommended and safest approach. PCI slots are usually identical and arranged side by side. Many motherboards have two or more. The old graphics card will likely be the card that the computer monitor was connected to.
You will now remove the old graphics card, if you had one. Your monitor may have been connected to the integrated graphics card. You won't be removing this one. Now, let's remove the old card. You may need a screwdriver. DELL machines and others, you may not need one. DELLs sometimes have a hinged retainer holding in the computer cards. Take out the screw or open the retainer that holds the graphics card. Grab each top side of the card and pull straight up to pull out the card. Watch out not to pull on the resistors or other electronics parts that are sticking out of the card. Remember to stay grounded.
Take the new card and place it in the slot you just took the old card out of, that is, if this card is made for the same type of slot. If not, you simply locate the slot. If you are unsure, you can easily locate the slot by observing the card and the slots and carefully match them up with the right slot. Ok, so carefully line the card up and firmly, but not forcefully push the card straight down into the slot. Push from the top of the card. Again, don't force it. If you need force, look at your card and the slot and make sure you have the right card for the slot. Screw the card back in or put the retainer back. Hook up any extra power connections the card requires. The manual of the card should let you know.
Now, put the case back together. Plug everything back into the computer, and turn the computer back on.
Perhaps your Operating System will recognize the card and install the correct driver automatically. Many times it will not. You should have a driver CD, insert it, follow the instructions and your card should be ready to use. You may also try and find a newer driver from the chip manufacturer site, like Nvidia.com, or ATI.com. Again, follow instructions and download and install the driver.
I would be glad to answer your questions, or provide support. See below.
I am a long time computer fan, since back in the years of the Atari 2600, Color Computer, and Commodore 64. I have spent years working with computers. I spent a significant amount of time working as an IT tech at a local university, Virginia Tech. I have learned much on my own as well. I started a computer repair and help business. I came up with the name Computer Mechanic. I think that fits well. If you would like additional help, you can visit me my web site, http://www.serviceyourcomputer.com, or you may also e-mail me at troyhonaker@aol.com
The Atari Video Game System: Reliving The Best Games Of The 80s
Atari developed one of the most popular and the most best selling gaming systems in the world. In 1977 Atari successfully launched a gaming system that almost everyone in the world wanted. The Atari Video Computer System or VCS created a new way to entertain the young and old alike in the late 70s to the early 90s.
If you played Atari before, you know how crude and simple the graphics were in this gaming system compared to the 3D state-of-the-art graphics with the latest technology in gaming consoles introduced today.
The popularity of Atari lasted for many years. However, with the introduction of a more realistic gaming system today, Atari became a relic. In the 80s, Atari game systems and its game cartridges flew off the shelves of stores worldwide. You can even compare Ataris popularity with the Christmas season craze that you may experience with other popular gaming consoles available in the market today.
However, because of overproduction of gaming cartridges, the market for video games crashed. Even with Ataris success, it was affected by the declining demand in the video game market. By the fall of 1986, Atari gaming systems wasnt available in most retail stores in the US.
However, even after all these years, Atari games are still fun to play. Even old games like Pac-man, Asteroids, Missile Command, and other popular titles Atari produced were still widely available in the video game market. Although it wasnt really available in cartridges like before, it is, however, still being played in the internet.
Today, Atari is now a game developer for PC games and other popular gaming consoles out in the market. They now develop games that can compete with the standards that people are searching for in a game. Popular Atari game titles, such as Neverwinter Nights, Test Drive Unlimited, Age of Pirates and others are now available for PC, Xbox, PlayStation 2 and others.
These games also have the stunning advanced 3D graphics that most people look for in a game today. With great sound effects and realistic graphic quality, Atari games can really make you want to play their games over and over again.
Atari games are also available in different genres. They have Role Playing Games or RPG, strategy games, action games, first person shooter games, driving games, simulation games, online games, fighting games and they also develop games for kids.
With the different kinds of games available that Atari produces, you can be sure that you will never run out of great game titles from Atari. If you get tired of an Atari game, you simply have to go out and buy another popular title developed by Atari.
However, fun as all the new games Atari is developing now, the old games, such as Missile Command, Pac-Man, Asteroids, Tempers, Battlefield and other popular game titles back in the 70s and 80s are still fun to play with. People who grew up in the Atari era have searched for the old gaming titles in the internet and play it online.
These games can still be played in your PC by just having an active internet connection and logging on to www.atari.com. Or, you can purchase the old Atari Video Computer System or VCS in the internet. Today, the game system still exists and people still buys them. Even the cartridges are for sale.
If you want to play old video games the old school way, then purchasing an Atari Video Computer System is the best way to do it. Relive the 80s and play hundreds of different games developed by Atari.
All you need to do is plug the Atari VCS to your TV, plug in your favorite Atari game cartridge and play like you did when you were a child. If you have children, try to let them join the fun by letting them play too.
Atari games are widely available for download in the internet. Old games can be downloaded and played in your computer. But, if you want to play with these old and simple games like in the 70s and 80s, purchase an Atari VCS gaming console in the internet.
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Can they be considered maturing products?
I am just asking this from a academic point of view.
Back in the old days, we have many types of PCs, eg, HP, Fujitsu, Apple, Commodore, Atari, etc.
These days, literally all of the PCs are modelled after the orginal; IBM PC. Intel and AMD has also become the main processor manufacturers.
Likewise, in the aircraft industry, back in the good old days, there were McDonald Douglas, Boeing, Gunman, Northorp, Rockwell, General Dynamics.
These days, only a few are left, Eg, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Northorp, etc.
Are these the characteristics of a maturing product? When products mature, do they outdo each other first? Are the examples I cited above characteristics of a maturing product?
Frequently, when something new hits the market, there will be kinks in it...because as it is applied to the real world...when in use...glitches are discovered. If you offer a good product; it will continue to develop and improve. Some things follow trends and then disappear from view. Others fill needs that aren't present in today's market. So yes, many products and services grow better with time and then mature (not unlike people)...while others have served their purpose.
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