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Lenovo ThinkCentre 8121 Video Card
Currently, nVidia rules the dedicated video card market, while AMD is in second. Integrated video cards are almost never as good as dedicated graphic cards, generally speaking. Almost all newer desktops should have at least one PCI Express slot available for a graphics card to be installed. Dedicated video cards are typically a required piece of hardware for high-end games on the desktop like Battlefield, Fortnite or Far Cry. A video card processes the input and sends the resulting images to an external monitor where it is displayed for you. There are really only two kinds of graphic cards, integrated and dedicated. Integrated is built into the motherboard, while a dedicated graphics card is an individual piece of hardware that is bought and installed separately.
Indications the video card has to be replaced
- Your display depicts vertical or striped lines
- The PC crashes when starting a graphic intensive program
- The display does not turn on when booting up
- The video card driver fails to install fully
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A Lenovo ThinkCentre 8121 video card should be purchased brand new for obvious reasons, including possible wear on any old video card that may occur. Be sure to always buy parts from a site you know if you buy anything online. It is in your best interest to write down the manufacturers part number before placing an order for a new video card. Your Lenovo desktop will be happier for buying the right part!
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