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Apple Power Macintosh 8500 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. A video card processes the input and sends the rendered images to a monitor where you can see the results. A dedicated graphics card is necessary for high-end games on the desktop like Mass Effect, Grand Theft Auto or Battlefield. Currently, nVidia rules the dedicated video card market, while AMD is sitting in second place. Integrated, or onboard, graphics are almost never as good as a dedicated video card, in general. Almost all newer desktops will have at least one PCIe slot open for a dedicated video card to be installed.
What are the clues to watch out for to know my Apple video card is not working right?
- Your display depicts colors that are all wrong
- The desktop freezes when beginning a game
- The screen does not always show up when booting up
- The driver has issues installing fully
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Apple Power Macintosh 8500 video card can be bought for a decent price online. Your Apple Power Macintosh 8500 will love you more if you parts safely online! Always make sure to double-check the OEM part number before placing an order for a new video card. Try to always order electronic parts from a well-known website when you buy your parts online.
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