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Dell OptiPlex 745 Video Card
Most newer computers will have at least one PCIe slot open for a graphics card to be added to the system. There are two types of graphic cards, integrated and dedicated. Integrated graphics are integrated into the motherboard itself, whilst a dedicated card is purchased and installed onto the main board. Dedicated video cards are typically a required piece of hardware for any high-end games you play on a desktop like Mass Effect, Grand Theft Auto or Battlefield. At the moment, nVidia rules the dedicated card market, while AMD is in second. Integrated display adapters will never be better than dedicated graphic cards, in general. All video cards processes graphics and sends the resulting images to an external monitor where it is displayed for you.
Red flags to watch for in a bad display card
- The monitor produces weird colors or images
- The desktop crashes when starting a game
- Nothing seems to show up as you attempt to boot up
- A driver for the video card has problems installing properly
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Please be sure to re-check the part number so you order the correct video card replacement. Dell OptiPlex 745 video card will be better for your desktop brand new due to possible wear on an old used video card. The Dell OptiPlex 745 desktop will thank you for buying the right part! Be sure to always get parts from a known seller if you buy anything online.
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