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Lenovo ThinkCentre 3493 Video Card
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. Integrated display adapters are almost never as good as a separate video card, in general. A graphics card processes graphics and sends the rendered images to a monitor where you can see the results. Most new desktops should have at least one PCI Express slot available for a dedicated video card to be added to the system. A dedicated graphics card is required for high-end games on the desktop like Far Cry, World of Warcraft or Battlefield. At the moment, nVidia rules the dedicated card market, while AMD is in second.
Signs the display adapter will soon need to be replaced
- The graphics on your screen shows stretched or elongated pictures
- The computer crashes when starting a game
- The display does not come on when starting the computer
- A driver for the video card has issues installing fully
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Always purchase parts from a site you know when you buy online. It is always best to write down the manufacturers part number so that you correctly order the right video card. Lenovo ThinkCentre 3493 video card should really be bought in new condition for obvious reasons, including possible wear on any old one. Your Lenovo desktop will be happier if you buy the right parts.
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