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Lenovo ThinkCentre 8157 Video Card
A dedicated graphics card is required for high-end games on the desktop like Mass Effect, Grand Theft Auto or Battlefield. Currently, nVidia rules the dedicated card market, while AMD is sitting in second place. There are really only two kinds 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. A video card processes the input and renders images to the monitor where you can see the results. Most newer computers will have at least one PCIe slot open for a dedicated video card to be installed on the motherboard. Integrated video cards are not as good as a dedicated video card, generally speaking.
Some clues of a faulty display card
- Your display produces vertical or striped lines
- The computer restarts when starting a graphic intensive program
- Nothing seems to show up when booting up
- A driver for the video card does not seem to install like it should
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Be sure to always order computer parts from a well-known website when you buy online. Lenovo ThinkCentre 8157 video card should be purchased in brand new condition for a variety of reasons, including wear and tear on any old video card that may occur. Your Lenovo ThinkCentre 8157 will be better off if you purchase parts smartly! Please be sure to double-check the manufacturers part number so that you correctly order the right video card.
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