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Dell Alienware X51 R2 Video Card
Integrated, or onboard, graphics will never be better than dedicated graphic cards, in general. There are two types of video cards, integrated and dedicated. Integrated is built into the motherboard, whilst a dedicated card is purchased and installed onto the main board. Currently, nVidia rules the dedicated video card market, while AMD is in second. A graphics card computes and renders images to the monitor where it is displayed for you. Dedicated video cards are pretty much required for high-end games on the desktop like Mass Effect, Grand Theft Auto or Battlefield. Almost all newer desktops will have at least one PCIe slot open for a graphics card to be installed on the motherboard.
Some warnings of a weak video card
- Your display shows nothing
- The computer crashes when beginning a game
- The display does not show up as you attempt to boot up
- A driver for the video card cannot install correctly
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Dell Alienware X51 R2 video card will be better for your desktop in factory new condition due to some issues on any old one. It is always best to make note of the OEM part number so that you correctly order the right video card. The Dell Alienware X51 R2 desktop will love you more if you parts safely online! Try to always get parts from a known seller when you buy online.
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