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Lenovo ThinkCentre 9218 Video Card
Integrated display adapters will never be better than a separate video card, in general. A dedicated graphics card is necessary for most games you would play on a desktop computer like Battlefield, Fortnite or Far Cry. Almost all newer desktops should have at least one PCI Express slot available for a video card to be installed. There are really only two kinds of graphic 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. All video cards processes graphics and sends the rendered images to a monitor where it is displayed for you. Today, graphics card maker nVidia is the most popular in the dedicated video card market, while AMD is in second.
Key clues of a barely functioning display adapter
- The monitor produces vertical or striped lines
- The desktop restarts when beginning a game
- The screen does not always turn on as you boot the PC
- A driver for the video card does not seem to install like it should
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A Lenovo ThinkCentre 9218 video card is best purchased in new condition for a variety of reasons, including wear and tear on any old one. Always purchase electronic parts from a reputable seller when buying parts online. Please be sure to make note of the manufacturers part number so you order the correct video card replacement. The Lenovo ThinkCentre 9218 will thank you for buying the right way!
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