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Apple Power Macintosh 5420-180 Video Card
Both an integrated and dedicated video card processes graphics and sends the resulting images to an external monitor where it is displayed for you. Almost all newer desktops will have at least one PCIe slot open for a graphics card to be added to the system. There are really only two kinds of video 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. A dedicated graphics card is required for high-end games on the desktop like Battlefield, Fortnite or Far Cry. Currently, nVidia rules the dedicated card market, while AMD is in second. Integrated video cards will never be better than a separate video card, in general.
Important clues of a dying graphics card
- Your display produces stretched or elongated pictures
- The desktop restarts when beginning a game
- The display does not turn on when starting up
- The driver has problems installing all the way
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Please be sure to make note of the model number before buying a video card replacement. Your Apple desktop will be better off for thinking before buying. Always buy parts from a known seller when buying via the internet. Apple Power Macintosh 5420-180 video card is best purchased in brand new condition for a variety of reasons, including wear and tear on any old one.
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