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Acer AcerPower M8 Video Card
Most newer computers should have at least one PCI Express slot available for a dedicated video card to be installed on the motherboard. All video cards processes the input and renders images to the monitor where it is displayed for you. A dedicated graphics card is pretty much required for any high-end games you play on a desktop like Far Cry, World of Warcraft or Battlefield. Today, graphics card maker nVidia is the most popular in the dedicated card market, while AMD is sitting in second place. Integrated, or onboard, graphics are not as good as dedicated graphic cards, generally speaking. There are really only two kinds of graphic cards, integrated and dedicated. An integrated graphic card is built-in to the main board, while dedicated is a separarate piece of hardware that gets installed.
Some warnings of a worsening graphics card
- The monitor depicts stretched or elongated pictures
- The desktop freezes when starting a graphic intensive program
- The display does not come on when starting the computer
- A driver for the video card does not seem to install properly
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Make sure to try and purchase replacement parts from a site you know when you buy online. Your Acer desktop will be better off if you purchase parts smartly! Please be sure to double-check the manufacturers part number so that you correctly order the right video card. Acer AcerPower M8 video card should really be bought in brand new condition for a variety of reasons, including wear and tear on any old one.
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