When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission.
Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network
Compaq LTE 5100 Video Card
Integrated, or onboard, graphics are almost never as good as a dedicated video card, in general. A dedicated graphics card is typically a required piece of hardware for any high-end games you play on a desktop like Mass Effect, Grand Theft Auto or Battlefield. Almost all newer desktops will have at least one spot available for a video card to be installed. Both an integrated and dedicated video card processes the input and renders images to the monitor where it is displayed for you. 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. Today, graphics card maker nVidia is the most popular in the dedicated card market, while AMD is sitting in second place.
Cues of a poorly performing video graphics card
- The graphics on your screen shows vertical or striped lines
- Your Compaq reboots when starting a graphic intensive program
- The display does not come on as you attempt to boot up
- The driver cannot install properly
This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated
Compaq LTE 5100 video card will be better for your desktop new due to the wear on an older one. It is always best to double-check the OEM part number so you order the correct video card replacement. Your Compaq LTE 5100 desktop will love you more if you parts safely online! Make sure to try and buy replacement parts from a known seller when buying parts online.
Feel free to download your manual for help.
This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated
