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Compaq 8000 Video Card
At the moment, nVidia rules the dedicated video card market, while AMD is sitting in second place. A graphics card computes and sends the resulting images to an external monitor where you can see the results. A dedicated graphics card is pretty much required for most games you would play on a desktop computer like Mass Effect, Grand Theft Auto or Battlefield. Almost all newer desktops should have at least one PCI Express slot available for a graphics card to be added to the system. There are two types of video cards, integrated and dedicated. Integrated graphics are integrated into the motherboard itself, while dedicated is a separarate piece of hardware that gets installed. Integrated, or onboard, graphics are not as good as a separate video card, generally speaking.
Hints the video graphics card needs a replacement ASAP
- The monitor displays nothing
- The desktop reboots when trying to start up a graphic intensive game
- The display does not come on when booting up
- The video card driver cannot install fully
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Be sure to always order parts from a well-known website when buying parts online. The Compaq 8000 desktop will love you more if you buy smart! Compaq 8000 video card should really be bought in new condition for a variety of reasons, including wear and tear on any old video card that may occur. Always make sure to make note of the OEM part number so you order the correct video card replacement.
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