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Lenovo IdeaCentre K305 Video Card
Currently, graphics card maker nVidia is the most popular in the dedicated video card market, while AMD is sitting in second place. There are two types of graphic cards, integrated and dedicated. Integrated is built into the motherboard, while dedicated is a separarate piece of hardware that gets installed. Dedicated video cards are usually necessary for high-end games on the desktop like Far Cry, World of Warcraft or Battlefield. Integrated, or onboard, graphics will never be better than a dedicated video card, in general. All video cards processes graphics and sends the resulting images to an external monitor where you can see the results. Most new desktops will have at least one spot available for a dedicated video card to be installed.
Major clues the display adapter is going to die
- The graphics on your screen shows nothing
- The computer restarts when trying to start up a graphic intensive game
- Nothing seems to show up as you boot the PC
- The video card driver does not seem to install correctly
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It is always best to double-check the manufacturers part number so that you correctly order the right video card. Be sure to always get electronic parts from a site you know when buying parts online. Your Lenovo desktop will be better off if you purchase parts smartly! Lenovo IdeaCentre K305 video card will be better for your desktop new because of wear and tear on an older one.
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