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Dell Vostro 220S Video Card
There are really only two kinds of graphic cards, integrated and dedicated. Integrated cards are built-in to the computer 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 added to the system. Integrated video cards will never be better than a dedicated video card, generally speaking. Dedicated video cards are usually necessary for any high-end games you play on a desktop like Mass Effect, Grand Theft Auto or Battlefield. A graphics card computes and renders images to the monitor where you can see the results. Currently, graphics card maker nVidia is the most popular in the dedicated card market, while AMD is sitting in second place.
Symptoms of a barely functioning desktop video card
- Your display shows fragmented images
- Your Dell restarts when starting a graphic intensive program
- The screen does not always turn on when starting up
- The video card driver does not seem to install properly
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Make sure to try and get electronic parts from a site you know if you purchase through a website. The Dell desktop will thank you if you purchase parts smartly! It is always best to note the OEM part number so that you correctly order the right video card. Dell Vostro 220S video card should be purchased in factory new condition for obvious reasons, including possible wear on any old video card that may occur.
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