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Lenovo ThinkCentre 8985 Video Card
A video card processes the input and sends the resulting images to an external monitor where it is displayed for you. There are two types of video cards, integrated and dedicated. An integrated graphic card is built-in to the main board, while a dedicated graphics card is an individual piece of hardware that is bought and installed separately. Integrated, or onboard, graphics are not as good as a separate video card, generally speaking. Currently, nVidia rules the dedicated video card market, while AMD is sitting in second place. Dedicated video cards are necessary for any high-end games you play on a desktop like Overwatch, Battlefield or Far Cry. Almost all newer desktops will have at least one PCIe slot open for a graphics card to be installed.
Red flags of an ailing video graphics card
- Your display depicts bits and pieces of the desktop
- The desktop freezes when starting a game
- Nothing seems to turn on when starting the computer
- A driver for the video card has problems installing fully
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It is always best to double-check the part number so you order the correct video card replacement. Make sure to try and buy replacement parts from a known seller when buying parts online. Your Lenovo ThinkCentre 8985 desktop will love you more if you buy the right parts. Lenovo ThinkCentre 8985 video card should really be bought brand new due to possible wear on an older one.
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