Drivers. Changing from nVIDIA to Intel.

[newGPU]

I am installing an A770 card tomorrow, I have the current drivers for it, my PC is currently running on an NVIDIA card with current NVIDIA drivers. Should I install the current INTEL drivers before I install the new A770, and if so, should I remove the current NVIDIA drivers first - or should I install the card, then the new INTEL drivers, then uninstall the NVIDIA drivers afterwards?

[Jean_Intel]

Hello newGPU,

Thank you for posting in the Intel communities. We are happy to assist you with any concerns you may have regarding the installation process of the Intel Arc A770.

When upgrading your graphics card to a new GPU, it is advisable to remove all previous drivers from the old graphics card to avoid potential problems due to loading graphics drivers that were designed to work with a different model. To ensure that you remove all previous driver files and leftovers, we recommend using the Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU). After you have uninstalled all the installed drivers, you can proceed with the installation of the new graphics card. For additional instruction about the DDU tool, you can take a look at How to Use the Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) to Uninstall an Intel® Graphics Driver.

Best regards

Jean O.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[Jean_Intel]

Hello newGPU,

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Best regards

Jean O.

Intel Customer Support Technician