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Apple Power Macintosh 8100 Video Card
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. At the moment, nVidia rules the dedicated video card market, while AMD is in second. Integrated video cards are almost never as good as a separate video card, generally speaking. Both an integrated and dedicated video card processes the input and renders images to the monitor where you can see the results. Most new desktops will have at least one spot available for a graphics card to be installed. Dedicated video cards are required for any high-end games you play on a desktop like Far Cry, World of Warcraft or Battlefield.
General indicators that your the video graphics card has to be replaced
- The monitor shows bits and pieces of the desktop
- The desktop restarts when trying to start up a graphic intensive game
- The display does not turn on when starting the computer
- The video card driver fails to install fully
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It is always best to check and double-check the manufacturers part number before placing an order for a new video card. Your Apple Power Macintosh 8100 will love you more for buying the right part! Always buy replacement parts from a known seller when buying parts online. Apple Power Macintosh 8100 video card should really be bought in new condition for a variety of reasons, including wear and tear on any old one.
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