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Lenovo ThinkCentre 8138 Video Card
Most newer computers will have at least one PCIe slot open for a dedicated video card to be installed on the motherboard. There are two types of video cards, integrated and dedicated. Integrated graphics are integrated into the motherboard itself, whilst a dedicated card is purchased and installed onto the main board. Integrated display adapters are not as good as dedicated graphic cards, generally speaking. A video card processes graphics and renders images to the monitor where you can see the results. Dedicated video cards are pretty much required for high-end games on the desktop like Battlefield, Fortnite or Far Cry. Today, graphics card maker nVidia is the most popular in the dedicated card market, while AMD is sitting in second place.
How do you know if your display adapter needs to be replaced?
- Your display produces fragmented images
- Your Lenovo freezes when starting a game
- The display does not show up as you attempt to boot up
- The driver has issues installing properly
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It is always best to make note of the manufacturers part number before placing an order for a new video card. Make sure to try and buy computer parts from a known seller when buying parts online. Lenovo ThinkCentre 8138 video card should really be bought new for obvious reasons, including possible wear on an older one. The Lenovo ThinkCentre 8138 desktop will be better off if you parts safely online!
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