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Compaq Evo W4000 Video Card
Most newer computers should have at least one PCI Express slot available for a dedicated video card to be installed on the motherboard. A dedicated graphics card is usually necessary for any high-end games you play on a desktop like Mass Effect, Grand Theft Auto or Battlefield. A video card processes the input and sends the resulting images to an external monitor where you can see the results. Integrated video cards will never be better than a dedicated video card, generally speaking. There are really only two kinds 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. At the moment, graphics card maker nVidia is the most popular in the dedicated card market, while AMD is sitting in second place.
Indications of a worsening desktop video card
- Your display shows bits and pieces of the desktop
- The computer reboots when beginning a game
- The screen does not always turn on as you attempt to boot up
- The driver has issues installing fully
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Compaq Evo W4000 video card is best purchased brand new for obvious reasons, including possible wear on an old used video card. The Compaq desktop will love you more if you parts safely online! It is in your best interest to check and double-check the part number before placing an order for a new video card. Always purchase computer parts from a site you know if you buy anything online.
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