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There's usually a 4 or 6pin additional power feed for the higher end cards. The quick install guide that comes with the card should tell you right there with the illustration.
For ATI cards the ATI folder created will see the catalyst/driver removal tool right there. I've been running strictly ATI cards for the last few years while NVidia should have their own you use before attempting the install of an update. Sometimes the installer will do this for you but not generally for video and sound cards.
Basically all you do is download the correct update to a folder to have onhand but first see if there's an uninstaller in the software folder on the drive. When removed you then run the installer for the update.
With the new card at least you now know the board won't have to be replaced afterall. At least you have some good news to share on that.
For ATI cards the ATI folder created will see the catalyst/driver removal tool right there. I've been running strictly ATI cards for the last few years while NVidia should have their own you use before attempting the install of an update. Sometimes the installer will do this for you but not generally for video and sound cards.
Basically all you do is download the correct update to a folder to have onhand but first see if there's an uninstaller in the software folder on the drive. When removed you then run the installer for the update.
With the new card at least you now know the board won't have to be replaced afterall. At least you have some good news to share on that.