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Lenovo ThinkStation 3690 Video Card
Dedicated video cards are necessary for high-end games on the desktop like Far Cry, World of Warcraft or Battlefield. Almost all newer desktops will have at least one PCIe slot open for a video card to be added to the system. Integrated video cards will never be better than dedicated graphic cards, in general. Both an integrated and dedicated video card computes and renders images to the monitor where it is displayed for you. At the moment, graphics card maker nVidia is the most popular in the dedicated card market, while AMD is sitting in second place. There are really only two kinds 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.
Signs poorly running desktop video card
- The monitor depicts bits and pieces of the desktop
- The PC reboots when trying to start up a graphic intensive game
- The screen does not always show up as you boot the PC
- A driver for the video card has problems installing properly
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A Lenovo ThinkStation 3690 video card should be purchased in new condition for obvious reasons, including possible wear on any older used one. Your Lenovo ThinkStation 3690 will thank you if you purchase parts smartly! Make sure to try and buy electronic parts from a site you know when you buy your parts online. Always make sure to check and double-check the part number so you order the correct video card replacement.
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