Chapter 9: Installing Your Graphics Card
Putting magic into your machine
Whether you finally sprang for a 3D accelerator or got one as a gift, you're probably wondering how to get the thing into your computer, so you can play all those cool 3D-accelerated games. Loyd tells you how to crack your case, install your card, and get it running.
Upgrade City
OK, you read Chapter 8: 3D Graphics Cards - Making the Right Choice, maybe dabbled around in Appendix A, bit the bullet, and bought a new accelerator. Or maybe you got one as a gift, and it's lying unopened on your shelf, beckoning to you. But you've resisted its blandishments, even regarded it with dread. You've heard about all the nightmares that can occur when you install a new card, and you're system is running fine, thank you. Sure, Quake II is running at 12fps, but, hey, it's stable.
I can't promise to remove all the headaches, but if you read this chapter, you'll at least encounter a minimum of headaches. We'll start with the general guidelines, then go through the process of actually installing a Voodoo2 card and the primary card.
Next: Before You Start
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