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Lenovo ThinkCentre 8975 Video Card
Currently, nVidia rules the dedicated card market, while AMD is sitting in second place. There are really only two kinds of graphic cards, integrated and dedicated. An integrated graphic card is built-in to the main board, while dedicated is a separarate piece of hardware that gets installed. Most new desktops will have at least one PCIe slot open for a video card to be installed. Integrated, or onboard, graphics are not as good as a separate video card, in general. Dedicated video cards are usually necessary for high-end games on the desktop like Mass Effect, Grand Theft Auto or Battlefield. Both an integrated and dedicated video card computes and sends the resulting images to an external monitor where you can see the results.
Signals of a poorly performing video card
- The monitor displays weird colors or images
- The PC reboots when starting a graphic intensive program
- The display does not show up as you boot the PC
- The driver fails to install properly
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Make sure to try and purchase replacement parts from a reputable seller when you buy online. The Lenovo desktop will be better off if you parts safely online! It is always best to double-check the part number before buying a video card replacement. Lenovo ThinkCentre 8975 video card should really be bought in factory new condition due to possible wear on any old video card that may occur.
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