How to install a graphics card… and 5 games to push it to its limits | Critical Rig

Upgrading your PC can seem daunting at first. But with games continuing to push the boundaries of graphics technology ever further, making sure your rig is armed with a capable GPU has never been more critical. Fortunately, swapping out your graphic card is one of the easiest upgrades you can do to your PC and gives the most immediate benefits in terms of increased framerates and extra crispy eye candy. Here, our resident hardware expert Dave James walks you through not only how to install your new graphic card, but what five games will push it to its limits.

0:00 – Introduction
0:34 – Step 1: Preparation
1:49 – Step 2: Out with the old card
2:44 – Step 3: In with the new card
3:33 – Step 4: Installing drivers
4:00 – Five games to really show off your new GPU

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