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Dell Inspiron 531S Video Card
Currently, graphics card maker nVidia is the most popular in the dedicated video card market, while AMD is in second. Both an integrated and dedicated video card processes the input and sends the resulting images to an external monitor where it is displayed for you. Integrated video cards are almost never as good as dedicated graphic cards, generally speaking. Most newer computers will have at least one PCIe slot open for a video card to be added to the system. There are two types of video cards, integrated and dedicated. An integrated graphic card is built-in to the main board, while dedicated is a separarate piece of hardware that gets installed. 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.
Major signs of a poorly working display adapter
- The graphics on your screen depicts fragmented images
- The computer reboots when starting a graphic intensive program
- The screen does not always turn on when booting up
- The driver fails to install fully
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It is in your best interest to write down the OEM part number before buying a video card replacement. Make sure to try and purchase electronic parts from a well-known website when you buy your parts online. Dell Inspiron 531S video card should really be bought in brand new condition due to some issues on an older one. The Dell Inspiron 531S desktop will be happier for buying the right part!
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