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Lenovo ThinkCentre 8288 Video Card
Today, 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 cards are built-in to the computer itself, while a dedicated graphics card is an individual piece of hardware that is bought and installed separately. Most newer computers will have at least one PCIe slot open for a graphics card to be installed on the motherboard. Integrated, or onboard, graphics are not as good as a separate video card, generally speaking. A video card computes and sends the resulting images to an external monitor where it is displayed for you. A dedicated graphics card is necessary for most games you would play on a desktop computer like Far Cry, World of Warcraft or Battlefield.
General indicators that your the video card is in dire need of a replacement
- Your display produces lines
- The Lenovo ThinkCentre 8288 reboots when trying to start up a graphic intensive game
- The display does not show up when starting the computer
- The driver has issues installing correctly
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Be sure to always purchase electronic parts from a site you know when buying via the internet. Please be sure to make note of the OEM part number so that you correctly order the right video card. Lenovo ThinkCentre 8288 video card should be purchased in factory new condition for obvious reasons, including possible wear on an older one. Your Lenovo ThinkCentre 8288 will thank you if you buy the right parts.
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