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Lenovo ThinkCentre 8171 Video Card
Most new desktops should have at least one PCI Express slot available for a graphics card to be installed on the motherboard. Dedicated video cards are pretty much required for most games you would play on a desktop computer like Mass Effect, Grand Theft Auto or Battlefield. There are two types of graphic cards, integrated and dedicated. Integrated is built into the motherboard, while dedicated is a separarate piece of hardware that gets installed. Today, graphics card maker nVidia is the most popular in the dedicated card market, while AMD is in second. Both an integrated and dedicated video card computes and sends the resulting images to an external monitor where it is displayed for you. Integrated, or onboard, graphics are not as good as a separate video card, in general.
Easy warnings of a poorly performing video card
- The graphics on your screen produces stretched or elongated pictures
- The computer reboots when beginning a game
- Nothing seems to come on when starting the computer
- The video card driver cannot install properly
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Be sure to always order parts from a site you know when buying parts online. Please be sure to note the manufacturers part number so that you correctly order the right video card. Lenovo ThinkCentre 8171 video card will be better for your desktop in new condition because of wear and tear on any old video card that may occur. Your Lenovo desktop will be happier if you buy smart!
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