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Dell XPS 600 Video Card
There are two types of video cards, integrated and dedicated. Integrated cards are built-in to the computer itself, while dedicated is a separarate piece of hardware that gets installed. A video card processes the input and sends the resulting images to an external monitor where you can see the results. Integrated video cards are almost never as good as dedicated graphic cards, generally speaking. Currently, graphics card maker nVidia is the most popular in the dedicated video card market, while AMD is in second. Dedicated video cards are necessary for any high-end games you play on a desktop like Mass Effect, Grand Theft Auto or Battlefield. Most newer computers will have at least one spot available for a dedicated video card to be installed.
What warnings are present when my video graphics card has gone bad?
- Your display produces stretched or elongated pictures
- The computer reboots when starting a game
- The display does not show up as you boot the PC
- A driver for the video card has problems installing fully
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