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Compaq Evo W8000 Video Card
Integrated video cards are not as good as a dedicated video card, in general. A dedicated graphics card is typically a required piece of hardware for high-end games on the desktop like Mass Effect, Grand Theft Auto or Battlefield. Almost all newer desktops will have at least one spot available for a graphics card to be added to the system. Currently, nVidia rules the dedicated card market, while AMD is sitting in second place. There are two types of graphic cards, integrated and dedicated. Integrated graphics are integrated into the motherboard itself, while dedicated is a separarate piece of hardware that gets installed. A graphics card computes and renders images to the monitor where it is displayed for you.
Key clues of an ailing display card
- Your display depicts stretched or elongated pictures
- The computer reboots when beginning a game
- The display does not turn on as you boot the PC
- The driver has problems installing all the way
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Compaq Evo W8000 video card should really be bought new due to possible wear on an old used video card. Always buy replacement parts from a site you know if you buy anything online. Please be sure to make note of the OEM part number so you order the correct video card replacement. The Compaq desktop will be better off for buying smart.
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