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Lenovo ThinkCentre 8097 Video Card
At the moment, nVidia rules the dedicated video card market, while AMD is sitting in second place. Integrated display adapters are not as good as a separate video card, in general. There are really only two kinds of graphic cards, integrated and dedicated. An integrated graphic card is built-in to the main board, whilst a dedicated card is purchased and installed onto the main board. Both an integrated and dedicated video card processes graphics and sends the resulting images to an external monitor where it is displayed for you. Most newer computers should have at least one PCI Express slot available for a video card to be added to the system. A dedicated graphics card is pretty much required for high-end games on the desktop like Mass Effect, Grand Theft Auto or Battlefield.
Clues to watch for to know the video card is in dire need of a replacement
- The monitor depicts fragmented images
- The desktop freezes when starting a game
- The screen does not always come on when starting up
- The video card driver does not seem to install properly
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A Lenovo ThinkCentre 8097 video card should really be bought brand new due to possible wear on an older one. Your Lenovo ThinkCentre 8097 desktop will be happier if you buy smart! Always make sure to make note of the model number so that you correctly order the right video card. Try to always order electronic parts from a reputable seller when you buy your parts online.
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