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[@jamesrichardson645]

And make sure to remove the display cables first. I am always making this mistake and get confused to why the GPU doesn't come out.

[@CataclysmComputers]

We've all done that before 😂

[@pogix_4004]

Same 😅

[@Racoonboy14]

keep forgotting this everytime even if i remind myself

[@Jeagletboard]

What is the display cable?

[@jamesrichardson645]

@Jeagletboard the cable which plugs in the back which connects to your monitor.

[@Amegadeez]

Unlike some PC building channels I usually see, this guy explains stuff in detail

[@CataclysmComputers]

I appreciate the comment!

[@Eclypse_100]

Good tip. Also remember after you unplug everything hold down the power button for 10 seconds, this will "empty" the power supply orlf any stored electricity. If you hear a click sound while doing it, thats perfectly normal !

[@lamuerte6790]

Straight to the point, explaining every part, good camera angles, amazing video. 10/10.

[@ninetenduh]

Just to be sure, after unplugging the PC, press the power button again, that will discharge the capacitors. Otherwise there is always some rest electricity.

[@ScaverOfficial]

Press or press and hold? On every pc?

[@glorykun]

30 sec hold for me

[@AxPTrue]

@@ScaverOfficial if you press a few times it should be good, if you wanted to be really safe

[@ScaverOfficial]

@@AxPTrue forgot about this thread. I have upgraded my pc twice though and doing this is a habit now. 😀

[@FoxRacingGaming]

Always push the power button a few times after unplugging, to drain any capacitors, avoiding a short circuit when you start touching it.

[@drogenfeld]

if you have power status LEDs on any of your boards if they go out then it also means the system is "dead".

[@butterbirne1060]

Im doing this always my hole life when working on pcs 👍

[@lousybunny_]

Was about to say the same thing, thank you for mentioning it

[@Ondanatch]

Sounded like youre trolling but this is real yea?

[@FoxRacingGaming]

​@@Ondanatch No im serious, no toll. Google it

[@xmasxeffectx]

Hey man, simple video. I’ve had a heart in mouth moment with my PC and part of the diagnostics was removing the GPU (which I’ve never done). Thank you so much for this. Genuinely life saver.

[@mustafabarakzai146]

i dont see a lot of pc building channels give this much details about how to do something thank you!

[@anupsonawane1420]

presing that pcie slot latch is the major task here

[@rawsamhassanradif5643]

My pcie slot button is stucked....i am panicking... please help....

[@josecouto6051]

@@rawsamhassanradif5643 did you get help? becouse my pcie wont move too and i cant remove it, and i did it in the past, but the gpu wont come out today, pls help

[@rawsamhassanradif5643]

@@josecouto6051 i got help from others'

[@filoue2583]

I can't push it, help

[@zuxyr]

“2 needs to go in before 6” plugs then both in at the same time

[@NickBEADG]

Pretty sure he meant in place on the board.

[@0xHydra]

Wdym?​@@NickBEADG

[@goldmouth2310]

I think he meant directionally like from left to right 2 goes in before 6.

[@RustedNation]

straight to the point and very clear, thanks a lot mate

[@tinyseapancake2674]

PC stuff makes me so nervous I'm glad these guys post videos for us

[@thatdudeghosty6817]

And remember to uninstall the graphics drivers before removing the old gpu then install drivers for the new card when ur done

[@unexpectediteminbaggingare8074]

yep use DDU

[@pausiee_gaming]

This is my problem

[@jaydenwebster6050]

I appreciate all of your shorts one of the few tubers who really cover every topic for people just getting into pc gaming or workin on computers in general

[@evandoyle891]

Keep the psu power cable pluged in but turn the psu off. That way you have a ground In case you are staticky you dont fry your motherboard

[@evanalhussein4548]

that rarely even happens. and its hard. i dont trust 240/110 volts near the pc. i dont trust any power near it tbh

[@evandoyle891]

@@evanalhussein4548 Ya rarely. But ive seen it happen. And idc if i get zapped so thats me. But you do you bud

[@mashedpotatoes5323]

​@@evandoyle891Linus and Louis Rossman experimented with trying to kill computer hardware with static. Computer hardware is surprisingly pretty durable.

[@drogenfeld]

@@evanalhussein4548you do realize that the socket voltage is also always present when the PC is running??? Just by having it plugged in nothing will happen, on the contrary, it's safer. If you do get shocked by a plugged in and turned off PSU you should check your socket/PSU anyways.

[@evanalhussein4548]

@@drogenfeld ik ik. Just. I dont do it tbh. Since it basicly almost cant happen

[@findmehere_]

I like your explanation Calm. Soft. Not exagerated. Simple edit without make your eyes hurt

[@ismokesthemeats2846]

No display for weeks on the monitor. That was until I took out my gpu and cleaned it. Lmfao.

[@yeetus59]

Make sure to uninstall old drivers with DDU first! That way you have a clean install with the new GPU.

[@HarryOsirian]

Noted. I'm going for my very first build so i'm scouring all the info I can find . Thanks 🙂

[@drogenfeld]

@@HarryOsirianon a first time build with fresh Windows install this step is completely obsolete. This is only necessary when switching to a different GPU especially when changing manufacturers.

[@HarryOsirian]

@@drogenfeld thanks 😊

[@guyseemta8097]

@@drogenfeldDo u need to upgrade my graphics driver if im switching from 4070 gainward ghost to 4070 ti Asus strix oc edition ?

[@drogenfeld]

if you switch your GPU you always should reinstall your GPU drivers.@@guyseemta8097

[@edisonlux2630]

You’re doing the Lord’s work making such clear clean short videos

[@Madmiaw]

Just perfect for a friend who never did it and had to do it alone, thank you sir !

[@HarshvardhanThatte]

I have recently built my gaming pc with ryzen 7 7700X and 32 gigs of ddr5 ram paired with rtx 4060ti... so I have left quite some room for gpu upgrade in the future, so thanks for this guide 🤟

[@amixofgeekcontent]

Thanks! I was trying to pull up on that little lever switch thing but you're supposed to push down LOL

[@ZhierOrreih]

Basic. However this is for someone who does not know yet and this is very helpful. Plain and simple instructions. Sometimes other people forget to unplug and that's where you get shocked sometimes tinkering with the chassis.

[@JohnCena-iw2vk]

you can actually leave the PSU plugged in, keeps your entire case grounded

[@The_Majid_Bhat]

Good tip bro👍

[@Kelan_X]

Good tip but remember to still have it switched off

[@thegrogster5]

remember to hold the power button too! Unlikely but you can damage something with residual power like your gpu or motherboard, especially if it's older hardware.

[@seeking.eternity]

@@thegrogster5 not even older hardware, i've used a lower end x470 board that without fail, each time I turned it off and flipped the psu switch then pressed the power button, it would light up for a second before going off. other boards i've used didn't have this problem, but obviously, it varies, and is advised to "drain the capacitors" when you turn off your pc before you work on it.

[@ukkomies100]

I have usuaally jus held my hand against the case or something to ground myself to the components

[@THE1AndOnlySWAE]

Awesome video. Quick and simple. Appreciate it. I'm new to pc's and this is very helpful!

[@SampledTax7]

Thank you for this short, needed to take off a GPU to install a HDD easier and didnt know how to remove it til now

[@mr.skully8787]

No intros No delays Straight to the point Respect

[@itzthatpotato]

Nice keep up the good work, I literally had to do this yesterday not swapping the GPU to install a new nvme drive.

[@Luckerz-rb4ut]

This helped so much I just upgraded to a 3060 from a 1060. Great help

[@ajhobby254]

Quick and easy, thanks a bunch!

[@guitarmaniac004]

I don't even need to know how to do this, but I looked it up just in case I will in the future. Thanks for the knowledge

[@itzwildguy]

So simple and easy explanations

[@whodis000]

Don't forget about deleting drivers before uninstalling old gpu, and installing new driver meant for your new gou when you install

[@seja098]

not true. Graphic drivers sit in the ssd/hdd. And it wouldn't matter, and why would you even want that? Then whoever is going to use it will have to re-update it...

[@whodis000]

@@seja098 use your brain, if you install an invidia GPU you do not want Radeon software on your system go read a book little boy

[@AweirdThingWT]

​@NoodleAsian being an experienced pc builder, I can say with certainty: The old graphics drivers don't do anything, when you install the new drivers for the new gpu, the old drivers for the old gpu are deleted automatically.

[@evanalhussein4548]

​@@AweirdThingWTi uninstall them. some pcs actually do kinda effect it. not by much, but it does help. i always keep my pc clean if i install a new gpu

[@SpicySteve01]

It's a good idea to press the power button a few more times until the LEDs don't come on so that you can make sure all the power is drained so you don't damage any components

[@LazerBeam69]

Bro that case is fire🔥🔥🔥

[@Raxy75]

this was so helpful thank you ❤

[@VoidlineRoblox]

this is like that springlock unwind training stuff

[@MikeCox-nj8pg]

Thank you this video helped a whole lot I was afraid that I had messed something up and it was my first build too😅

[@SyPhase]

Saved my life, or rather my PC. I don’t know why I was trying to take it out crooked with the end opposite the clip first. Just pull it out straight

[@OfficialBlazy]

thank you so much for this.. i need to clean up my GPU so this very useful so thanks again

[@Alberto-tf8xx]

Incredibly simple and helpful

[@AliOrigin]

love this guy ,the steps are clear and easy to follow

[@Pipiroro2422]

wow, simple and eazy. tq

[@ChemTheCourier]

Instructions unclear now my shaft is soldered to the heat sink fan

[@drakme1077]

Thanks, it was clear enough on how to remove it properly, now its time to fight my 2x pcie cables that are barely long enough and when pulling to not damage it

[@driftgmd]

Good tip, especially because the card u put in is my card lol.

[@viktorpetrovic839]

Very well explained thank you you earned yourself a follow

[@enchantedlightbringer]

Been building pc for years now and this video was helpful to new users but there some small mistakes not very big ones. 1: remove cables on the back of the GPU. 2: when people is turned off hold the power button down for like 5 sec to make sure there no left over power. 3: Taking out the GPU need to be a bit slower you downt want to damage it with force. 4: Don't forget once the pc is powered back on update the drivers for the GPU you have got.

[@AngelOfDeath420]

Wow I am so glad someone showed me this, I've only been building computers for 20 years and I didn't know😂

[@n64slayer]

I bought a pre build and the gpu fan wasn't working so I took it out and put it back in and it started working again thx! 😊

[@Zeledonom]

Thanks for the info, i was removing my old gpu from my first pc i built and forgot how i mounted it in place

[@BrandoGaming948]

I came here just to make sure that I was suppose turn off the Power Supply and then unplug. Thank you lol

[@shubhamnaik4444]

One thing he forgot to mention about when you are getting a new graphic card ...that is unistalling the previous graphics card drive before installing new one

[@marflow8791]

You realy dont have to

[@Coupsie99]

Great video, cheers

[@GetArkd]

"the two needs to go in before the six" proceeds to plug both in at the same time

[@Longish_icicle77]

That is an awesome pc you're working on there

[@owenklein1917]

Pro tip: before replacing the gpu, run some super gpu intensive games and get your gpu to 70+ c. Once you do that immediately turn your pc off and replace the gpu while it’s hot. It’ll make your hands feel nice when you talk 70 degree metal.

[@Uldan1988]

My slot latch like like a moving fish fin

[@arcnetive]

hello! what case is that? i really like the look. also this was a nice tutorial! im currently cleaning my pc out and i needed to remove the gpu.

[@justwatch2814]

Looks like it’s a cooler master td 500

[@arcnetive]

@@justwatch2814 thanks!

[@anysnail6390]

Thanks for this.

[@Donuts_Donuts_Donuts]

“Sir this is McDonald’s”

[@realrezxo]

I know how to remove graphics card but I still watched the whole video 😂

[@alpspirit]

Step 1. See that the gpu you upgrade the power supply can handel it or not 🚫😂😂

[@karolkorzela]

Show how to delete old gpu drivers in next video

[@Jim_Plays_lol]

Agree

[@I-wish-iknew]

Tip use the gpu cable from the box that came with the gpu

[@peaceifye]

is that even a thing?

[@MohammadAliRaza-t5q]

Thanks brother ❤

[@LayneSadler]

after unplugging pc, hold down power button to discharge excess power!!!

[@Just_chill25]

Bro in the first said just the screw driver not even the graphics card 😂😂😂

[@TheMrgrimm1]

Thank you!

[@JusttJetzz]

You’re inspiring me to ditch my prebuilt and build my own, lol

[@tietieno4890]

I strongly recomend doing that you can get same specs for way cheaper

[@JusttJetzz]

@@tietieno4890 Yeah I know but I’ve just never had the confidence to build one

[@tietieno4890]

@@JusttJetzz No need to be afraid there is a whole book on how to build your pc that comes with your MB from how to install CPU to how to install it into the case all the parts have their instructions

[@JusttJetzz]

@@tietieno4890 I’m afraid I’m gonna break a little piece of the motherboard lol. I’ve done basic upgrades though, now that I think about it I probably could do it. There’s this build for like 400 dollars I’d like to try

[@tietieno4890]

@@JusttJetzz ngl MBs are durable i started srewing mine into the case but the stand off srew was just turning each time damaging my MB was all brown and dust but it still workq great would recomend taking your time it could take a day

[@infinitedragonsunlocked]

This might help me when i build my PC even tho im not swapping gpus and its gonna be a whole new build

[@yungwxiner4226]

Love the video mate but I think I messed up somehow now my pc won’t start 😂😭💀

[@Saad-ze5vh]

I heard the "click" with no noise 😂😂

[@Its_JK_Minecraft]

Thank bro it worked❤

[@Portos_O_1os]

After unplugging the power supply you could turn it on, press the power button to uncharge any still charged capacitors and then turn it off again, this makes it a tiny bit safer

[@komz321]

before you do this. make sure to uninstall gpu drivers using ddu otherwise if you switch brands (nvidia to amd or vice versa) there are many side effects.

[@anonymousx6651]

My be quiet dark rock 4 cooler is pretty beefy. Its really hard to push down the Pcie slot and you have to do it with a screw driver or something long and thin.

[@calumwalsh3601]

I recommend also hold down the power button as it helps drain the pc further not doing this probs won't break anything but it's a ritual at this point to me😅

[@Wilqu5677]

Forgot to say to use DDU for deleting old drivers

[@moresidemenedits]

Should you delete old drivers before installing the new graphics card or after?

[@oneclevercheeto]

@@moresidemeneditsbefore

[@schoolproject3356]

​@@moresidemeneditsbefore

[@daveblake3382]

I was taught to never use a magnetic screw driver on a computer, and will not use 1 on any electronic item to this day. I have locking type screwdrivers that we used to use on point type ignitions in cars, and use those when I have a screw that may fall someplace bad

[@shakalg1]

Are you Alan Morrison's from Viva la Dirt League brother?

[@callsign_koschei]

SOME GRAPHICS CARDS DONT AUTOMATICALLY INSTALL DRIVERS, depending on what graphics card you install, make sure to check your drivers, and if it does install them automatically, just do a quick update check

[@astrobob135]

Pretty sure you should keep the power cable to ground everything

[@Naskari_]

Just wear cotton and touch the case while working and you are ok

[@toro_vfx]

Thank you so much

[@donvancu]

to the point..love it..thx man:)

[@i-am-the-peas]

with hibernation you can actually keep some programs running

[@orange_turtle3412]

Id suggest waiting a few minutes after unplugging and using a grounding strap if you have one.

[@G1Gaming85]

I usually like to spray the pcie slot with compressed air to make sure its dust and debri free before installing a new gpu

[@GODS_AK007]

Instruction unclear, head stuck in microwave

[@Wateribs]

Bro tactical reloaded that GPU 💀💀

[@EdwardWongHauPepeluTivruskyIV.]

You forgot to mention deleting all the previous drivers meant for the previous gpu, and installing the ones necessary for the new gpu

[@gabc6296]

Can you do a video on what the instruction booklets are for when you buy pc parts

[@aaronearnz6626]

Lastly install the drivers for the GPU 👍

[@unexpectediteminbaggingare8074]

Yes! Beat me to it. Use DDU to completely remove old driver.

[@Juniorgalle21]

@@unexpectediteminbaggingare8074is there a video for this? I’m new to pc gaming. I’m just trying to get as much information as possible whenever I change my mind about a graphics card.

[@unexpectediteminbaggingare8074]

@@Juniorgalle21 its not much to it. there should be a tutorial on guru just google DDU it should be first result and run application.

[@mr.gamerchannel2970]

And remember before installing a new graphics card uninstall all the drivers of the old card so the can recognize the new one.

[@ISAK.M]

Only applies if u are swapping from Nvidia to AMD

[@facetubetwit1444]

@@ISAK.M not even usually windows will detect it in the startup process. and win 10 will already have correct generic driver.

[@evanalhussein4548]

​@@facetubetwit1444i still do it to keep my windows installation clean

[@treycantrell6857]

Make sure to unplug your hdmi cable as well. Me --> 🤡 today lol

[@zigihunter2045]

Please do a DDU clean and shutdown before upgrading to a new gpu. If you upgrade from let’s say a 1060 to a 1660 then it’s very important to do a ddu first. It’s a necessity when upgrading from NVIDIA to AMD

[@rksb93]

Also make sure your new gpu power consumption is equal or less than you older card, because if your PSU can’t handle the new card, it gonna blow

[@lonelyeaters]

Psu be like: imboutoblow

[@aymanhariri2288]

It does not blow but i get your point

[@drogenfeld]

In what universe are you living that you think the PSU will blow up? If it is reaching power limits it'll simply shut off or reset. And who says the previous GPU used all the available power from the PSU???

[@aymanhariri2288]

@@drogenfeld yea the psu wont blow up, i speak from experience. This guy is just making it up

[@drogenfeld]

@@aymanhariri2288 there is one way it can blow up. Ever had one with two switches on the backside? One for power and one to toggle from 230V to 110V mode. Well if it was plugged in recently never toggle that switch. It will pop.

[@YaBoiScubaSteve]

Ok, when did Linus get an accent?😂

[@PhreakinPhilip]

I’d probably leave the power cable in but keep the psu switched off. That way you’re still connected to ground

[@NEXTplayz69]

Bro forgot to teach us to connect HDMI😂😂 cable