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gpu is a graphical processing unit which ables you run high definitions graphics on your PC, which are the demand of modern computing. if you want to run windows vista ultimate edition then it is better if your PC has a gpu. it helps you to get better 3d views. nividia is very well known for it's gpu.

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The GPU or Graphics Processing Unit is a processor that takes graphic calculations and explains them to save the main GPU from the burden of many tasks such as 3D gaming. It can increase the performance of the device to maximize its uses.

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