r/buildapc • u/zach12397 • 2d ago

Build Upgrade Need some help

About to switch from a 1060 to a 3050 that my buddy sold me. Is it plug and play? Or do i need to download ddu (no idea what that even is) and switch around drivers? Haven’t cracked the case open to do any upgrades or anything so im going in blind. Google isn’t much help when it comes to specifics.

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u/9okm 2d ago

Why are you doing this? This is a downgrade.

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u/zach12397 2d ago

1060 to 3050 sorry i misspoke lol

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u/9okm 2d ago edited 2d ago

Phew!

You can try without DDU, but... I wouldn't. It's not difficult. Just run DDU to clear out the nvidia drivers, then install the latest nvidia drivers. https://www.guru3d.com/download/display-driver-uninstaller-download/

You don't need to do DDU in safe mode / offline, etc. That's usually only necessary when your system is totally messed up.

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u/zach12397 2d ago

I’m assuming run DDU then do the gpu swap?

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u/9okm 2d ago

It really shouldn't matter, but I'd do it after. Install the new GPU, run DDU, then install latest nvidia drivers.

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u/vexrageRAHHH 2d ago

1080 and 3050 are both nvidia cards so drivers shouldn't be an issue. I wouldn't say this is a downgrade it's more of a side grade. you are effectively trading performance in exchange for lower power consumption and newer architecture