Upgrading GPU Help

ChuckMountain

If the card is more than one with you will have to take the other blanking plate(s) off to fit the new card depending on if it is 2 or 3 slots wide.

They should come off with a reasonable amount of force, if you do it the right manner you shouldn’t damage the mb

Venomx999

Ok great.
Why do they not all have screws ? Would make it much easier.
Once they're off is there any getting them back on ?

ChuckMountain

In that case don’t use the WiFi, if you have the choice of gigabit ( or even 100mbit) hard wired you should choose that option as it will be more reliable and connect at a constant speed

Venomx999

Ok when i get my GPU i will disconnect it.

ChuckMountain

It’s made to a price point, cheaper not to have extra blanking plates and screws.

Once removed you would to put a blanking plate there if you remove the gpu in the future.

techquest

If you don't have easy access to an RJ45 or your router then you can always use a wireless dongle.

Venomx999

I considered that, but because I'm using Linux finding the drivers for wi-fi dongles is a right pain, with wireless I get like 30mb ( on the 5GHz channel )
I understand I needed to change it to Full Duplex
With wired I get 67mb, and it's also more secure so i'll always opt for Wired.

And yes, the router is pretty much right next to the dongle ( its in the next room )

In regards to the panels on my tower, as they don't all have screws ( As shown in the picture ) whats the best way to remove them when I get a GPU ? Pull ? Twist ?

Last question for now if the GPU I get requires a direct connection to the PSU is it easy to plug in ?

techquest

Push them away from the MB, from the inside of the case out. They are really not in there solidly so a little pushing and a slight twist will normally get the blanking plate out.

Venomx999

Ok dude thanks
Is it fairly straight forward plugging the GPU cable into the PSU ?

techquest

Best wireless dongles for linux, and there's probably lots more.

List: Linux Compatible USB Wireless Adapter (WUSB) - nixCraft

I've never had a problem with any dongle I use on my Linux OS

But if you have easy access to your router or an RJ45 socket elsewhere then a wired connection beats wireless any time. These days I tend to only use wired if the download is big, ultra critical or online banking is involved.