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Graphix Cards - MagusKnight - 08-07-2010 Phoenix got me thinking: what makes a good graphics card? How do you appropriately measure a graphics card? What's the best way to compare it against other graphics cards? All very important questions, that I'm hoping someone will answer. RE: Graphix Cards - GabumonFan - 08-07-2010 An example of the specifications you'll find on a graphics card.
I'm no expert when it comes to said things but, most of these aspects are important to consider when purchasing a graphics card. Interface: The interface is important as it's the part that connects the graphics card to the motherboard. In general cards will use PCI Express 2.0 x16 connectors. Although many newer cards are switching to PCI Express 2.1 x16 and will later move on to PCI Express 3.0 in the next few years. while older cards will use AGP connectors I will add more tomorrow. RE: Graphix Cards - Lonely Werewolf - 08-08-2010 It depends on which type of graphic card you want to compare. The newer and expensive graphics card will consume a lot of power, but of course the graphic performance determines on your overall computer specification. My current computer spec... Intel i5-750 4gb DDR3 1TB + 640GB Hard disk 720 watt power supply ATi HD 5770 ... is enough to play all latest games in playable rate @ medium settings. You can refer to below links for extra read http://computer.howstuffworks.com/graphics-card3.htm |