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
Dell Dimension 8300 Video Card
Integrated, or onboard, graphics are not as good as dedicated graphic cards, in general. All video cards computes and sends the resulting images to an external monitor where you can see the results. There are really only two kinds of video cards, integrated and dedicated. Integrated cards are built-in to the computer itself, whilst a dedicated card is purchased and installed onto the main board. A dedicated graphics card is pretty much required 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 PCIe slot open for a graphics card to be installed on the motherboard. Today, nVidia rules the dedicated video card market, while AMD is sitting in second place.
Important clues of a poorly performing display card
- The monitor displays stretched or elongated pictures
- Your Dell restarts when starting a graphic intensive program
- The display does not come on when starting up
- The driver fails to install all the way
This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated
Be sure to always order computer parts from a site you know if you buy anything online. The Dell Dimension 8300 desktop will love you more if you parts safely online! Dell Dimension 8300 video card is best purchased new because of wear and tear on an older one. It is in your best interest to check and double-check the model number before buying a video card replacement.
Feel free to download your manual for help.
This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated
