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Dell Alienware X51 Video Card
Integrated display adapters are not as good as a dedicated video card, generally speaking. Today, nVidia rules the dedicated video card market, while AMD is sitting in second place. Almost all newer desktops will have at least one PCIe slot open for a dedicated video card to be installed on the motherboard. 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. Both an integrated and dedicated video card computes and sends the resulting images to an external monitor where it is displayed for you. A dedicated graphics card is necessary for high-end games on the desktop like Battlefield, Fortnite or Far Cry.
Elements of a weakening display card
- The graphics on your screen produces nothing
- The Dell Alienware X51 reboots when trying to start up a graphic intensive game
- The display does not come on as you boot the PC
- A driver for the video card has issues installing properly
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Please be sure to note the OEM part number so you order the correct video card replacement. The Dell Alienware X51 will be happier if you parts safely online! Be sure to always get electronic parts from a known seller when buying via the internet. Dell Alienware X51 video card should be purchased new for obvious reasons, including possible wear on any old video card that may occur.
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