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Lenovo ThinkCentre 8173 Video Card
Currently, nVidia rules the dedicated video card market, while AMD is sitting in second place. There are two types of video 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. Integrated display adapters are not as good as dedicated graphic cards, in general. 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 usually necessary for most games you would play on a desktop computer 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.
Major clues the display adapter is going out
- The monitor produces bits and pieces of the desktop
- The PC reboots when trying to start up a graphic intensive game
- The display does not come on when booting up
- The video card driver has issues installing properly
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Please be sure to check and double-check the part number before placing an order for a new video card. Lenovo ThinkCentre 8173 video card should be purchased in new condition because of wear and tear on any older used one. Always buy parts from a well-known website when buying parts online. The Lenovo ThinkCentre 8173 desktop will thank you if you parts safely online!
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