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Lenovo ThinkCentre 5049 Video Card
Integrated, or onboard, graphics will never be better than a separate video card, in general. Dedicated video cards are typically a required piece of hardware for high-end games on the desktop like Mass Effect, Grand Theft Auto or Battlefield. At the moment, graphics card maker nVidia is the most popular in the dedicated card market, while AMD is in second. There are two types of video cards, integrated and dedicated. Integrated is built into the motherboard, whilst a dedicated card is purchased and installed onto the main board. Most new desktops will have at least one PCIe slot open for a dedicated video card to be installed on the motherboard. All video cards computes and sends the rendered images to a monitor where it is displayed for you.
Signs of a faulty display card
- Your display shows fragmented images
- Your Lenovo reboots when starting a graphic intensive program
- The display does not turn on as you boot the PC
- The video card driver has issues installing like it should
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A Lenovo ThinkCentre 5049 video card should really be bought in new condition for obvious reasons, including possible wear on any old video card that may occur. Your Lenovo desktop will thank you for buying smart. Please be sure to check and double-check the manufacturers part number before placing an order for a new video card. Make sure to try and order parts from a well-known website when buying parts online.
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