SOLVED 7950: driver question.

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I got a HD7950 to replace my GT240. Do I need to remove any old drivers or download new ones before installing the card?

 

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It's always good practice to remove any old drivers when getting new hardware, even if it's the same manufacturer. Try using software such as driver sweeper.

 

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Yes, completely cleaning gpu drivers is a must when changing graphics cards. Even if they are the same brand as Silent mentioned.

Driver Sweeper

 

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Installed it, everything works, thanks for helping. My screen is a bit blurry, but I assume that's because I'm using an adapter, or is there a setting I'm missing? (resolution set to 1920*1080)

 

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Hmm using an adaptor should not make your screen blurry, what are your other settings(refresh rate, color depth etc.)

 

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Not really blurry, just slightly less sharp than before. Color dept is at 32 bit and refresh rate is at 60 Hz.

 

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I am assuming you are using a VGA to hdmi adapter?

 

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pwnmachine said:

I am assuming you are using a VGA to hdmi adapter?

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I think you must mean dvi to vga? I highly doubt any 7950 card out there has a vga socket.

 

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I think you must mean dvi to vga? I highly doubt any 7950 card out there has a vga socket.

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Sorry if I wasn't clear I meant the other way around, as in VGA to the monitor. Since I know of that particular conversion causing issues with blurring.

 

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pwnmachine said:

Sorry if I wasn't clear I meant the other way around, as in VGA to the monitor. Since I know of that particular conversion causing issues with blurring.

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Yes that's what I'm using. It's not that bad, so I'll probably get used to that.
Thanks again for your help.

 

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Yes that's what I'm using. It's not that bad, so I'll probably get used to that.
Thanks again for your help.

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Get a monitor with HDMI/DVI! your missing out without!

 

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Does your card have a DVI port? If so getting a DVI to VGA adapter will eliminate any fuzziness, they can be bought from monoprice for a dollar.

 

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Does your card have a DVI port? If so getting a DVI to VGA adapter will eliminate any fuzziness, they can be bought from monoprice for a dollar.

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I am using DVI to VGA (Screen is VGA, card is DVI). (I think I misread your post)

EDIT: I messed with a few settings in CCC, ticking the 'composite synchronisation' box solved the issue.

 

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