0
If a motherboard has a vga port then does you need a graphics card?
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
If your motherboard has a VGA connection, that means it has an onboard video chipset and no you do not need to buy a dedicated video card unless you want to play more modern games or are using any other program that requires a dedicated gfx processor.
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Can I upgrade optiplex GX520 Graphics?
Yes, you can. The motherboard is equipped with a PCI-e port so you can plug in a graphics card.
Do you still need a graphics card if the motherboard has a VGA port?
If your motherboard already has a VGA port, you do not need an additional graphics card. However, depending upon what you plan to do with your computer you may want one. Some motherboards come with fairly low-end graphics chipsets so if you plan to do much gaming, 3-d graphics or the like, you may find the onboard video is insufficient. The good news is that you can always add one on later if you discover you need one.
WHAT DO you mean AGP in motherboard?
It is the Accelerated Graphics Port on a motherboard for attaching graphics cards.
Foxconn nforce 590 sli motherboard will a ddr3 graphics card work with it?
NForce 590 sli motherboard will work with such card as far as it has an appropriate port (PCI-E).
What is the name of the monitor slot in the motherboard?
Older motherboards often have a VGA port which allow monitors with a VGA cable to connect without the need of a graphics card.
Can you use 2 PCIe graphic card in the same motherboard for 4 lcd monitors?
yes, if your motherboard supports crossfire and your graphics cards support eyefinity (at least 3 of your monitors will need to support display port, or you will need to purchase active adapters for them)
Is it possible to run an AGP card with DDR ram on a motherboard that only supports sdram?
The Accellerated Graphics Port card uses memory completely separate from the motherboard memory. They don't mix. Make sure you use the memory that the AGP card nees in the AGP card, and memory that the motheroboard needs in the motherboard. If you do that, everything will be ok.
Will your PC run without the graphics card plugged?
Yes the PC will still run, however if the motherboard does not have an onboard video port you will not have any video at all..
What is PCIe 2.0 x16?
it is a port or a connection for a graphics card. It is the second version of PCI express with a speed of x16. To use a graphics card with this, you will need a PCIe 2.0 x16 port on your motherboard. Most modern motherboards have this.
What can you do if the port on the motherboard is faulty and a device requires this type of port?
The expansion card
What Usually Plugs Into AGP Port?
A Graphics Card
If I got a Asus P9X79 pro motherboard will a pci-e wireless card replace my lan port?
You can replace your LAN port with a wireless card if you have an ASUS P9X79 motherboard. However, it's a better idea to get a card that fits in a USB port so you can keep your LAN port.
