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Lenovo ThinkStation 3688 Video Card
Today, nVidia rules the dedicated video card market, while AMD is in second. Almost all newer desktops will have at least one PCIe slot open for a graphics card to be installed on the motherboard. Integrated, or onboard, graphics are not as good as a separate video card, in general. There are two types of video cards, integrated and dedicated. Integrated graphics are integrated into the motherboard itself, while a dedicated graphics card is an individual piece of hardware that is bought and installed separately. A video card processes graphics and renders images to the monitor where you can see the results. Dedicated video cards are required for most games you would play on a desktop computer like Overwatch, Battlefield or Far Cry.
Red flags of an unhealthy video card
- Your display displays weird colors or images
- Your Lenovo restarts when beginning a game
- Nothing seems to come on as you boot the PC
- The video card driver fails to install correctly
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A Lenovo ThinkStation 3688 video card will be better for your desktop in new condition due to some issues on an older one. The Lenovo ThinkStation 3688 will be better off if you parts safely online! Make sure to try and get electronic parts from a site you know when you buy online. It is always best to double-check the OEM part number before buying a video card replacement.
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