Best way to remove GPU drivers

[nsafreak]

So, it's been a little while since I've gone from one GPU vendor to another so (last change was a GTX 560 Ti to my 7950) I just want to make sure that this is the best way to thoroughly remove the previous GPU drivers. I'll be going from a Radeon 7950 to a GTX Titan as a result of this thread. The way I was thinking of doing it was to simply use the Programs and Features applet, select the AMD Drivers, select the option to remove all AMD software, power down, put in the Titan and then install the latest drivers from nVidia. In the past it was typically recommended to use other programs like DDU or Driver Sweeper, are these still needed or will AMD's own option be sufficient?

Also, just to make sure will my Corsair CX600M be enough to power this card? I'm thinking yes since there's a wattage difference of all of 23 watts under a full load between the two so it should have enough juice.

Btw Thanks again Pwndenburg

 

[KaRLiToS]

I would:

• uninstall old drivers from Control Panel (Add/remove and then express uninstall from AMD control panel)
• run DDU in safe mode (does it automatically when prompted), select AMD, then select the "Clean and Shutdown (For installing a new graphic card)"
• After the shutdown, remove the AMD HD 7950 and install the awsome GTX Titan
• Boot computer
• Install new drivers

DDU Link

 

[.vodka]

Run AMD's uninstaller and then use DDU to remove any trace left. You'll get a clean slate for your Titan, and your PSU won't have a single problem with the upgrade.

 

[Wall Street]

Just run the control panel add/remove programs for the driver and install the new card. I have heard of those driver cleaner programs causing as many problems as they fix. I have sucessfully gone from AMD to nVidia and back to AMD on windows 7 without ever running one of those programs.

 

[WT]

Just run the control panel add/remove programs for the driver and install the new card. I have heard of those driver cleaner programs causing as many problems as they fix. I have sucessfully gone from AMD to nVidia and back to AMD on windows 7 without ever running one of those programs.

Same here. Went from a GTX580 to a 7970 and didn't use DDU, but to each their own.

 

[NTMBK]

I direct you to my foolproof technique.

 

[xthetenth]

I direct you to my foolproof technique.

You're forgetting scrubbing the PCIe slot with a wire brush to get the cooties off while you're at it.

 

[KaRLiToS]

You're forgetting scrubbing the PCIe slot with a wire brush to get the cooties off while you're at it.

This is outdated honestly. Was fine to brush the AGP slots, not PCI-Express ones though.

 

[Corsair Joseph]

Also, just to make sure will my Corsair CX600M be enough to power this card? I'm thinking yes since there's a wattage difference of all of 23 watts under a full load between the two so it should have enough juice.

Yes, it shouldn't be a problem. You'll be fine.