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Lenovo ThinkCentre 7518 Video Card
There are two types 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. Integrated display adapters are not as good as a separate video card, in general. Almost all newer desktops should have at least one PCI Express slot available for a video card to be added to the system. A video card processes graphics and renders images to the monitor where it is displayed for you. Today, nVidia rules the dedicated card market, while AMD is sitting in second place. Dedicated video cards are necessary for any high-end games you play on a desktop like Mass Effect, Grand Theft Auto or Battlefield.
Signals to watch for in a bad video graphics card
- The monitor produces vertical or striped lines
- The desktop restarts when starting a graphic intensive program
- The screen does not always show up when starting the computer
- The video card driver does not seem to install like it should
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A Lenovo ThinkCentre 7518 video card should really be bought in factory new condition for obvious reasons, including possible wear on an old used video card. Try to always get replacement parts from a well-known website when buying via the internet. Your Lenovo desktop will love you more for buying the right part! It is always best to write down the manufacturers part number before buying a video card replacement.
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