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Compaq AlphaServer DS20 Video Card
Integrated, or onboard, graphics will never be better than dedicated graphic cards, in general. A video card processes the input and renders images to the monitor where you can see the results. Most newer computers will have at least one PCIe slot open for a video card to be installed on the motherboard. At the moment, nVidia rules the dedicated video card market, while AMD is sitting in second place. There are two types of video cards, integrated and dedicated. Integrated cards are built-in to the computer itself, while a dedicated graphics card is an individual piece of hardware that is bought and installed separately. A dedicated graphics card is pretty much required for most games you would play on a desktop computer like Battlefield, Fortnite or Far Cry.
Warnings the video card will need replacing
- The monitor produces vertical or striped lines
- The desktop restarts when trying to start up a graphic intensive game
- Nothing seems to turn on when starting up
- A driver for the video card does not seem to install correctly
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Please be sure to write down the OEM part number so that you correctly order the right video card. Always order computer products from a known seller when you buy your parts online. The Compaq AlphaServer DS20 will be happier for buying the right part! Compaq AlphaServer DS20 video card should be purchased new for obvious reasons, including possible wear on any older used one.
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