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Dell Precision T5600 Video Card
Integrated display adapters are not as good as a separate video card, generally speaking. Currently, nVidia rules the dedicated video card market, while AMD is sitting in second place. Both an integrated and dedicated video card processes graphics and renders images to the monitor where you can see the results. Dedicated video cards are required for most games you would play on a desktop computer like Far Cry, World of Warcraft or Battlefield. There are two types of graphic cards, integrated and dedicated. An integrated graphic card is built-in to the main board, while a dedicated graphics card is an individual piece of hardware that is bought and installed separately. Almost all newer desktops should have at least one PCI Express slot available for a graphics card to be installed on the motherboard.
Major symptoms the video card will eventually need to be replaced
- The graphics on your screen displays vertical or striped lines
- The computer restarts when starting a game
- The display does not show up as you boot the PC
- The driver fails to install all the way
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Always make sure to note the part number before placing an order for a new video card. Dell Precision T5600 video card should be purchased new due to the wear on any old video card that may occur. Your Dell desktop will thank you if you buy smart! Always purchase replacement parts from a well-known website if you buy anything online.
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