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Dell OptiPlex SX270N Video Card
Dedicated video cards are necessary for high-end games on the desktop like Battlefield, Fortnite or Far Cry. Integrated display adapters are not as good as a dedicated video card, generally speaking. There are two types of video cards, integrated and dedicated. Integrated is built into the motherboard, while dedicated is a separarate piece of hardware that gets installed. A video card processes the input and renders images to the monitor where you can see the results. Most new desktops will have at least one spot available for a dedicated video card to be installed. Today, nVidia rules the dedicated card market, while AMD is sitting in second place.
Indications poorly running graphics card
- Your display shows stretched or elongated pictures
- The computer freezes when trying to start up a graphic intensive game
- The display does not show up as you boot the PC
- The driver cannot install properly
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