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Nvidia is a manufacturer of graphics cards. They are one of only 2 main manufacturers, the other being ATI (a division of AMD). Nvidia and ATI design the processors that will run the cards and design how the card will work. There are then numerous other manufactures (XFX, BFG, EVGA, Palit, Sapphire, and the list goes on) that take that design and actually produce the card or make some slight changes then sell the card to the comsumer.
the 256mb part refers to the amount of onboard memory (RAM) the card has to store graphical information on. The most popular amount right now is 512mb which is found on most higher end graphica cards. However, cards are available right now with up to 1.5 gb or memory or even possibly 2gb (2048mb). More RAM on the card, the faster it can work without having to user the slower RAM on the motherboard. However, for most users, more than 512mb is unnecessary as it will never be fully used up. Only those with larger screens (26in and up) will use more memory
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What is the best 256MB 4X AGP graphics card?
There is no 4X AGP Graphics card that has 256MB but only 128MB that's called the Nvidia Geforce4 Ti4600
Where can you find a 256MB nVidia GeForce 8600M graphics card?
Probably your best bet is amazon.com or eBay.
Will a 258mb graphics card be good for Minecraft?
You have 256mb there are no 258mb card but 256mb will do nicely
Whats the difference between a eVGA nVidia GeForce 9500 GT PCI-Express 2.0 Graphics Card and a eVGA e-GeForce 6200 256MB AGP Graphics Card?
The eVGA nVidia GeForce 9500 GT PCI-Express 2.0 Graphics Card needs a PCI-Express card slot and more powerful power supply. It also runs much faster, can be used for SLI, and has two DVI outputs. The eVGA e-GeForce 6200 256MB AGP Graphics Card requires an AGP8x card slot and is not nearly as powerful as the 9500 GT.
What is better a 256MB Nvidia geforce 6200 agp card or a 512MB Nvidia Geforce 8400 pci video card?
the 8400 is the better card
Nvidia graphics card are they good?
Nvidia make some of the best graphics cards around. The Nvidia 550 ti is a very good card from their range.
Does call of duty 5 game needs a graphics card?
Yes. The official video card specifications are: Shader 3.0 or better, 256MB Nvidia GeForce 6600GT/ATI Radeon 1600XT or better
Will a 256mb graphics card be good for minecraft?
Yes, but not at the highest graphics options.
What is a good graphics card to have for playing games?
A good graphics card for low details on games is the nvidia 8800. I reccammend you don't get this just to be safe. To get normal to high graphics get the nvidia 9400. For high to best Graphics, get the nvidia 9800. For best Graphics, get the 260, 280, 285, 275, 290, (all nvidia).
Can you install an update of Nvidia video-card on your Intel graphics card?
An update for a program to fix issues with NVIDIA cards will not have any effect with Intel graphics. You cannot use NVIDIA-specific programs on your Intel card.
What graphics card is compatible with a Sony Vaio PCV-RX644?
I need to get a newer graphics card for gaming. My PC is a sony vaio PCV-RX644. Can anyone tell me if all graphics cards are compatible. I am looking at Nvidia mainly, maybe a 256mb or 512mb or are these too poweful ? Anyone suggest a specific one ?
Is the NVIDIA GeForce 8400 graphics card compatible for laptops?
No, you must buy an NVIDIA GeForce 8400gs card.
