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Sony PCV-RX680G Video Card
A graphics card processes graphics and sends the rendered images to a monitor where it is displayed for you. There are really only two kinds of graphic cards, integrated and dedicated. Integrated cards are built-in to the computer itself, whilst a dedicated card is purchased and installed onto the main board. Most new desktops will have at least one PCIe slot open for a dedicated video card to be installed. A dedicated graphics card is necessary for any high-end games you play on a desktop like Overwatch, Battlefield or Far Cry. Today, graphics card maker nVidia is the most popular in the dedicated card market, while AMD is in second. Integrated video cards are not as good as a dedicated video card, generally speaking.
Key indicators that my display adapter is on its last leg?
- Your display depicts vertical or striped lines
- The computer restarts when starting a graphic intensive program
- The display does not turn on as you boot the PC
- The video card driver cannot install like it should
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