Upgrading ATI graphics card with new ATI card, reinstall drivers?

[quadomatic]

I've never been in this position before, so I apologize if this is a silly question.

I'm replacing my HD 5750 with an HD 7850 tomorrow. Since they're both ATI/AMD cards, do I need to reinstall drivers, or am I fine just swapping out the cards and booting up the system?

 

[WaTaGuMp]

You might have to, just put the card in and see what happens. I went from 6850 xfire to my 7950 and didn't have to.

 

[JohnnyChuttz]

In for more answers/confirmation. Getting my 7850 today replacing the 4670 in my HTPC.

 

[thirdeye]

You should be ok, my 6870 CF to 7970 swap was that easy. Also recently had to RMA my 7970 and the replacement install was simple as well.

 

[dave_the_nerd]

5xxx are all still supported by the latest Catalyst software package, so just do a software update, swap the card, and 99.99% you'll be fine.

If you were upgrading from a 4xxx series card you might have to uninstall/reinstall drivers.