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Lenovo ThinkCentre 3282 Video Card
Integrated, or onboard, graphics are almost never as good as dedicated graphic cards, generally speaking. At the moment, graphics card maker nVidia is the most popular in the dedicated video card market, while AMD is sitting in second place. All video cards processes the input and sends the rendered images to a monitor where you can see the results. There are really only two kinds of graphic cards, integrated and dedicated. Integrated graphics are integrated into the motherboard itself, while a dedicated graphics card is an individual piece of hardware that is bought and installed separately. Almost all newer desktops should have at least one PCI Express slot available for a video card to be installed on the motherboard. Dedicated video cards are usually necessary for most games you would play on a desktop computer like Mass Effect, Grand Theft Auto or Battlefield.
How can I tell if my graphics card is about to go out?
- The monitor produces nothing
- The desktop crashes when trying to start up a graphic intensive game
- Nothing seems to come on as you boot the PC
- A driver for the video card does not seem to install properly
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Always make sure to note the manufacturers part number before placing an order for a new video card. Lenovo ThinkCentre 3282 video card should be purchased brand new due to the wear on any older used one. Make sure to try and order replacement parts from a reputable seller if you buy anything online. The Lenovo ThinkCentre 3282 will be happier for thinking before buying.
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