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Old 02-23-09   #1 (permalink)
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Default Just got my 4870
I want to make sure I get the process right.

1) uninstall drivers
2)restart in safe mode and run driver sweeper
3) install new card and 9.2 drivers
4) enjoy?
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sounds like a good way to go.. never did the drive sweeper... might have to start that. dont forget to overclock it gotta get your money worth's
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I want to make sure I get the process right.

1) uninstall drivers
2)restart in safe mode and run driver sweeper
3) install new card and 9.2 drivers
4) enjoy?
1)uninstall drivers
2)restart in safe mode and run driver sweeper
3)restart
4)shut down
5) install new card
6) power on and log into windows install 9.2's
7)restart
8) enjoy

I just made it longer lol

EDIT : Even longer than before lol
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1) uninstall drivers
2)restart in safe mode and run driver sweeper
3)restart
4) install new card and 9.2 drivers
5) enjoy
haha ya, forgot that thanks. good eye.
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And if you get poor performance after that, you may need to re-install (seen it before). But let's hope not.

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ok, so far so good I guess. what do you guys use to check temps?
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ok, so far so good I guess. what do you guys use to check temps?
dare i say speed fan lol im such a nooblet
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unfortunately in CCC it shows 0c and when I tried to register my card online it said I had a 4850 and there was no 4870 option . I can play games fine but perhaps I have a broken sensor?
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ok, so far so good I guess. what do you guys use to check temps?
Does GPUz work on ati? It should right?
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