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Apple Performa 550 Video Card
At the moment, nVidia rules the dedicated video card market, while AMD is in second. There are two types of graphic cards, integrated and dedicated. An integrated graphic card is built-in to the main board, while a dedicated graphics card is an individual piece of hardware that is bought and installed separately. All video cards processes the input and renders images to the monitor where it is displayed for you. Almost all newer desktops will have at least one spot available for a dedicated video card to be installed on the motherboard. Integrated display adapters are not as good as dedicated graphic cards, generally speaking. Dedicated video cards are required for any high-end games you play on a desktop like Overwatch, Battlefield or Far Cry.
Red flags poorly running video graphics card
- Your display shows weird colors or images
- The computer restarts when starting a graphic intensive program
- Nothing seems to show up as you attempt to boot up
- The video card driver cannot install properly
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Always order parts from a well-known website when you buy online. Your Apple Performa 550 desktop will thank you if you purchase parts smartly! Please be sure to make note of the part number before placing an order for a new video card. Apple Performa 550 video card should be purchased new due to possible wear on any old video card that may occur.
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