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Lenovo ThinkCentre 3142 Video Card
There are really only two kinds of video cards, integrated and dedicated. Integrated is built into the motherboard, while dedicated is a separarate piece of hardware that gets installed. A graphics card processes the input and sends the resulting images to an external monitor where you can see the results. Today, nVidia rules the dedicated card market, while AMD is in second. Integrated video cards will never be better than a separate video card, generally speaking. Dedicated video cards are usually necessary for any high-end games you play on a desktop like Overwatch, Battlefield or Far Cry. Almost all newer desktops will have at least one PCIe slot open for a video card to be added to the system.
Some clues your desktop graphics card is not going to last much longer
- Your display shows lines
- Your Lenovo freezes when starting a graphic intensive program
- The screen does not always come on when starting the computer
- A driver for the video card has problems installing properly
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A Lenovo ThinkCentre 3142 video card should really be bought in brand new condition due to some issues on an older one. It is in your best interest to double-check the model number before buying a video card replacement. Your Lenovo desktop will thank you if you buy smart! Be sure to always order parts from a site you know when buying parts online.
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