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Lenovo ThinkCentre S51-8171 Video Card
Integrated display adapters are not as good as dedicated graphic cards, in general. Most newer computers will have at least one spot available for a graphics card to be added to the system. A dedicated graphics card is usually necessary for any high-end games you play on a desktop like Battlefield, Fortnite or Far Cry. 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. Today, graphics card maker nVidia is the most popular in the dedicated card market, while AMD is sitting in second place. A graphics card computes and sends the rendered images to a monitor where it is displayed for you.
Clues to watch for to know the video graphics card has very little life left
- Your display produces bits and pieces of the desktop
- The Lenovo ThinkCentre S51-8171 reboots when trying to start up a graphic intensive game
- The display does not come on when booting up
- A driver for the video card does not seem to install like it should
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Always order replacement parts from a known seller when you buy online. Lenovo ThinkCentre S51-8171 video card should be purchased in new condition because of wear and tear on any old video card that may occur. Always make sure to write down the model number before buying a video card replacement. Your Lenovo desktop will be better off if you purchase parts smartly!
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