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Lenovo IdeaCentre K220 Video Card
There are really only two kinds of video cards, integrated and dedicated. An integrated graphic card is built-in to the main board, while dedicated is a separarate piece of hardware that gets installed. Most new desktops should have at least one PCI Express slot available for a video card to be installed on the motherboard. Integrated display adapters are almost never as good as a separate video card, in general. Dedicated video cards are usually necessary for any high-end games you play on a desktop like Far Cry, World of Warcraft or Battlefield. Currently, graphics card maker nVidia is the most popular in the dedicated video card market, while AMD is in second. All video cards processes the input and renders images to the monitor where it is displayed for you.
Signs to watch for in a failing video card
- Your display shows colors that are all wrong
- Your Lenovo freezes when starting a graphic intensive program
- The display does not show up as you boot the PC
- A driver for the video card has problems installing correctly
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Be sure to always order parts from a site you know when you buy online. Your Lenovo IdeaCentre K220 desktop will thank you for thinking before buying. Lenovo IdeaCentre K220 video card is going to be better in brand new condition for a variety of reasons, including wear and tear on an old used video card. Always make sure to check and double-check the part number before buying a video card replacement.
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