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Apple Performa 5200CD Video Card
There are two types of graphic cards, integrated and dedicated. Integrated is built into the motherboard, while a dedicated graphics card is an individual piece of hardware that is bought and installed separately. Most newer computers will have at least one spot available for a video card to be installed on the motherboard. At the moment, graphics card maker nVidia is the most popular in the dedicated video card market, while AMD is in second. A video card processes the input and sends the resulting images to an external monitor where it is displayed for you. Integrated display adapters are not as good as dedicated graphic cards, generally speaking. Dedicated video cards are required for high-end games on the desktop like Battlefield, Fortnite or Far Cry.
Key symptoms of a dying video graphics card
- The graphics on your screen displays lines
- The desktop restarts when beginning a game
- Nothing seems to show up as you attempt to boot up
- The video card driver has issues installing fully
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Apple Performa 5200CD video card should be purchased new for obvious reasons, including possible wear on an old used video card. Be sure to always get parts from a site you know when you buy online. Your Apple desktop will love you more for buying the right part! It is in your best interest to write down the OEM part number so you order the correct video card replacement.
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