Want to play a PC game, but know if a video card will work? In order not to waste money on a licensed game disc, first check the manufacturer and model of your video card to make sure it meets the minimum game parameters.
Instructions
Step 1
The video card model is also useful to know if you want to install software for graphics or video editing. The temperature of the video card also depends on the manufacturer's brand and its series. It is very easy to find out which video card is installed in a PC or laptop. All you need is: - in Windows XP: select "Start, and in the menu click on the shortcut" Run.
- in Windows Vista / 7: select "Start, the Programs folder, then the folder" Standard "in it, find the shortcut" Run and run it. In English versions of Windows, this shortcut may be called "Run".
Step 2
A small window will open in front of you to launch programs and addresses. Enter the word “dxdiag” (without quotes) in the address field and click “OK”. This command runs the Windows DirectX Diagnostic Tool. It contains basic information about your computer's devices. If a warning message appears on the screen after clicking “OK” about the first run of the diagnostic tool, click “Yes.
Step 3
In the DirectX window that appears, select the Display tab. On the left you will see all the information about your video card: full name (name), manufacturer, chip type (series and model), memory size.
