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Dell PowerEdge M710 Video Card
There are two types of graphic cards, integrated and dedicated. Integrated graphics are integrated into the motherboard itself, while dedicated is a separarate piece of hardware that gets installed. Almost all newer desktops will have at least one PCIe slot open for a video card to be installed. A dedicated graphics card is required for any high-end games you play on a desktop like Far Cry, World of Warcraft or Battlefield. 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. At the moment, nVidia rules the dedicated video card market, while AMD is in second. Integrated display adapters are not as good as a dedicated video card, generally speaking.
Main clues your display card is dead
- The graphics on your screen shows vertical or striped lines
- The PC reboots when starting a graphic intensive program
- Nothing seems to show up when starting the computer
- A driver for the video card cannot install all the way
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Be sure to always buy computer products from a site you know when buying parts online. Dell PowerEdge M710 video card is going to be better in brand new condition for obvious reasons, including possible wear on any old video card that may occur. It is in your best interest to check and double-check the manufacturers part number so that you correctly order the right video card. The Dell server will be happier for thinking before buying.
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