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Lenovo ThinkCentre 8778 Video Card
Integrated, or onboard, graphics are not as good as a dedicated video card, generally speaking. Most newer computers should have at least one PCI Express slot available for a graphics card to be installed. Today, graphics card maker nVidia is the most popular in the dedicated card market, while AMD is sitting in second place. A dedicated graphics card is usually necessary 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. An integrated graphic card is built-in to the main board, whilst a dedicated card is purchased and installed onto the main board. A graphics card processes the input and sends the resulting images to an external monitor where it is displayed for you.
Clues to watch for to know the video card is failing
- Your display shows nothing
- The computer reboots when trying to start up a graphic intensive game
- The display does not show up when starting up
- A driver for the video card has issues installing correctly
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Try to always purchase electronic parts from a reputable seller if you purchase through a website. Lenovo ThinkCentre 8778 video card should really be bought in brand new condition due to possible wear on any old one. Your Lenovo ThinkCentre 8778 desktop will be happier for ordering smartly online. It is in your best interest to check and double-check the OEM part number before placing an order for a new video card.
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