A video card is a device responsible for calculating, forming, converting and displaying an image on a monitor screen. It is an important component for the high-quality operation of a PC designed mainly for computer games.
Instructions
Step 1
Video cards are subdivided into discrete and integrated. A discrete video card is a separate board that has its own virtual memory, a unique output. An integrated graphics card is a chipset built directly into the processor of a personal computer. This chipset uses RAM. Modern chipsets have built-in virtual memory for 128 MB.
Step 2
The main components to look out for when choosing a graphics card are the graphics processor of the video card, virtual memory, and the memory bus. Accordingly, the higher these indicators, the better.
Step 3
Video card GPU. The graphics processor of a video card is a processor that calculates and generates graphic data and is responsible for preparing and displaying an image on a computer monitor. The frequency of the GPU determines the performance and speed of the video card. Accordingly, when making a choice between video cards, try to purchase the one with a higher frequency.
Step 4
Video card memory. GPU Video Memory All modern gaming video cards are equipped with GDDR5 video memory. In order for your personal computer to play and support all the latest generation games without lags or lags, you need to purchase a video card with at least 1024 mb (1 gb) virtual memory.
Step 5
Video card - memory interface width. The memory bus of a video card is a channel through which data is exchanged between virtual memory or the graphics processor of a video card. The amount of data transmitted per clock cycle is measured in bits. Average value -256 bit.
Step 6
When you come to the computer store, tell the sales assistant all the desired parameters. Make sure in the written datasheet that everything is correct, because two video cards may have the same name but different parameters, for example Geforce GTX460.
