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Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 3417 Video Card
A graphics card computes and sends the resulting images to an external monitor where you can see the results. Dedicated video cards are pretty much required for high-end games on the desktop like Mass Effect, Grand Theft Auto or Battlefield. Integrated, or onboard, graphics are almost never as good as a separate video card, in general. Most newer computers will have at least one spot available for a video card to be installed. There are two types of video cards, integrated and dedicated. Integrated graphics are integrated into the motherboard itself, whilst a dedicated card is purchased and installed onto the main board. Currently, nVidia rules the dedicated video card market, while AMD is sitting in second place.
Important clues of a bad graphics card
- The monitor produces weird colors or images
- The PC reboots when starting a graphic intensive program
- The display does not turn on when starting the computer
- The video card driver fails to install properly
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Be sure to always get parts from a site you know when you buy your parts online. Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 3417 video card will be better for your desktop brand new due to possible wear on any older used one. It is in your best interest to double-check the part number before buying a video card replacement. Your Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 3417 desktop will love you more if you buy smart!
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