This changes almost daily -- in general, though, a higher model number indicates a faster graphics processor.
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graphics cards are made to unload some of the work of the CPU so that it can do more at the same time. The graphics cards has a special CPU on it that is made specifically for processing graphics. this allows more intense programs to run without the studdering you get when the main CPU cant handle all the information being thrown at it
SLI is not in the graphics card SLI is running two or more of the same graphics cards at the same time to increase the performance but you need a power supply and a motherboard that supports it
SLI is not in the graphics card SLI is running two or more of the same graphics cards at the same time to increase the performance but you need a power supply and a motherboard that supports it
As new video cards are developed all the time I would recommend looking at the stats of the cards. How they affect computer speed and the quality of the graphics they produce.
Yes, most if not all laptop come along with a graphics card on them. Most of the time they are embedded into the motherboard and cannot be removed. But you can buy gaming laptop such as the Alien Ware laptop lines who all come with graphic cards separate from the motherboard.
Video Card types and tips for buying oneThere are a few cards available by different manufacturers. The standard for laptops and cheaper computers are integrated cards that are fused into the motherboard. These do not work as well. THen there are PCI card graphics cards that are much more variable in speed and memory. The best cards can support multiple monitors and are very fast. If you are wanting to do gaming, then I recommend buying a card with high memory (128-256 MB of RAM). For gaming, I would recommend a card made by ATI. If you are wanting to use two monitors or do video editing, I would recommend a card made by Nvidia. They have high processing speed and high memory. The most important factors are memory (in Mega-bytes or MB) and bus (or core) speed (usually in MHz. Around 400 MHz is best for video editing). I would not recommend a card that is not made by Nvidia or ATI. They usually are not very well built and the software conflicts with most programs.
Graphics cards are what make graphics applications zip along fast and smooth, but there are literally thousands of graphics cards on the market. Learning how to buy graphics cards is part art, and part science, but it is almost 100% research regardless of how one chooses to view the situation. Here is a basic guide that will help virtually anyone learn how to buy graphics cards:•The entire process of choosing the best graphics card for one’s needs would begin with an assessment of those needs. Does one just need a very basic graphics card to turn on all of their OS’s eye-candy, or do they need to play the latest and greatest games at the highest imaginable resolution? Draw up a basic list of needs and wants in relationship to graphics cards.•A good needs and wants list will involve some research, especially for gamers. Many games run better with certain graphics cards, and will almost universally have hardware requirements relating to graphics hardware. Knowing what DirectX or OpenGL version one’s software runs can help one make an informed purchasing decision. The same can also be true when determining the amount of memory that a card will need, but be wary of using memory as a performance metric; many reviews indicate that a large portion of the memory present on high-end cards often goes unused.•One will also have to determine what kind of connectors their computer has, both internally and to the monitor. PCI-Express has become the dominant standard in recent years, but there are multiple versions of PCI-Express to contend with. Prior to the advent of PCI-Express, AGP was the dominant graphics card connect standard. Unfortunately, AGP and PCI-Express are not compatible. Luckily, the monitor connection standards tend to be more compatible, and there are a number of converters to allow monitors and graphics cards to communicate even if they do not use the same connectors.•When it comes time to buy graphics cards, it pays to know the upgrade cycles. The current generation of graphics cards tends to be refreshed every six to nine months, and ‘old’ graphics cards sell for great prices but lack the latest features.
The main advantage of using virtual credit card processing is its ability to detect fraud. Hackers don't generally use these cards as they expire in a short period of time.
Depends on the use. If the computer is being used for gaming, a graphics card is almost required. If it is just being used for word processing or web searching, then a present graphics card may not be needed.
Expansion card types * Graphics cards * Sound cards * Network cards * TV tuner cards * Video processing expansion cards * Modems * Host adapters such as SCSI and RAID controllers. * POST cards * BIOS Expansion ROM cards * Compatibility card (legacy) * Physics cards, only recently became commercially available. * Disk controller cards (for fixed- or removable-media drives) * Interface adapter cards, including parallel port cards, serial port cards, multi-I/O cards, USB port cards, and proprietary interface cards. * RAM disks, e.g. i-RAM * Memory expansion cards (legacy) * Hard disk cards (legacy) * Clock/calendar cards (legacy) * Security device cards * Radio tuner cards Expansion card types * Graphics cards * Sound cards * Network cards * TV tuner cards * Video processing expansion cards * Modems * Host adapters such as SCSI and RAID controllers. * POST cards * BIOS Expansion ROM cards * Compatibility card (legacy) * Physics cards, only recently became commercially available. * Disk controller cards (for fixed- or removable-media drives) * Interface adapter cards, including parallel port cards, serial port cards, multi-I/O cards, USB port cards, and proprietary interface cards. * RAM disks, e.g. i-RAM * Memory expansion cards (legacy) * Hard disk cards (legacy) * Clock/calendar cards (legacy) * Security device cards * Radio tuner cards
The only disadvantage I can think of is that computer graphics requires a lot of processing time.
The AGP bus is faster and "wider" than the PCI bus, meaning you can carry more data to the graphics card in a shorter amount of time. This allows for higher detail games to be played more smoothly.