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Dell OptiPlex GX200 Video Card
Integrated, or onboard, graphics are not as good as a dedicated video card, in general. A dedicated graphics card is required for most games you would play on a desktop computer like Far Cry, World of Warcraft or Battlefield. Today, graphics card maker nVidia is the most popular in the dedicated card market, while AMD is sitting in second place. Most new desktops will have at least one PCIe slot open for a video card to be added to the system. A graphics card computes and sends the resulting images to an external monitor where it is displayed for you. There are two types of graphic 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.
Major signs of a dying display card
- The monitor displays vertical or striped lines
- The computer crashes when beginning a game
- Nothing seems to show up as you boot the PC
- A driver for the video card fails to install properly
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It is in your best interest to write down the part number so you order the correct video card replacement. The Dell desktop will thank you if you buy the right parts. Dell OptiPlex GX200 video card will be better for your desktop brand new because of wear and tear on any old one. Try to always get electronic parts from a known seller when buying parts online.
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