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Lenovo ThinkCentre 3139 Video Card
Integrated, or onboard, graphics will never be better than dedicated graphic cards, generally speaking. Dedicated video cards are required for any high-end games you play on a desktop like Far Cry, World of Warcraft or Battlefield. Almost all newer desktops will have at least one PCIe slot open for a video card to be added to the system. There are really only two kinds of graphic cards, integrated and dedicated. An integrated graphic card is built-in to the main board, while a dedicated graphics card is an individual piece of hardware that is bought and installed separately. A graphics card processes the input and sends the resulting images to an external monitor where it is displayed for you. Today, nVidia rules the dedicated video card market, while AMD is sitting in second place.
Signs the video card is going to die
- The graphics on your screen shows weird colors or images
- The computer restarts when beginning a game
- The screen does not always show up as you attempt to boot up
- A driver for the video card has problems installing all the way
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It is always best to re-check the model number before placing an order for a new video card. Be sure to always get parts from a well-known website when you buy online. Lenovo ThinkCentre 3139 video card will be better for your desktop in new condition due to the wear on an old used video card. The Lenovo desktop will love you more for buying smart.
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