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How can you tell which type of graphics card you have?

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If you're running Windows, then right-click on My Computer -> Manage -> Device Manager (in the left hand pane) -> Display Adapters (in the right hand pane).

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I use DDR memory on my Asus Motherboard and i want to upgrade the graphics card does it have to be DDR too or can i use any AGP graphics card with my motherboard?

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What is the best graphics card this PC can handle?

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