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Gateway FX542XT Video Card
Integrated, or onboard, graphics will never be better than a separate video card, in general. All video cards processes the input and renders images to the monitor where you can see the results. There are really only two kinds of video cards, integrated and dedicated. Integrated graphics are integrated into the motherboard itself, whilst a dedicated card is purchased and installed onto the main board. A dedicated graphics card is necessary for high-end games on the desktop like Battlefield, Fortnite or Far Cry. Currently, nVidia rules the dedicated video card market, while AMD is in second. Most new desktops will have at least one PCIe slot open for a dedicated video card to be added to the system.
Chief elements of a declining graphics card
- The graphics on your screen shows weird colors or images
- The Gateway FX542XT restarts when beginning a game
- The display does not come on when booting up
- The driver does not seem to install fully
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