Graphics card

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Graphics card

The graphics card performs the task of graphics output in a computer. In the process, the data calculated by the processor and passed on to the card is converted into fluid images to be displayed on a monitor or with the help of a projector.

What should I look for when buying a GPU?
The decisive factor when buying a graphics card is the performance of the GPU, the graphics chip, the size of the VRAM is also important, nowadays a graphics memory of 6GB or more is recommended. You should also pay attention to the available connections of the graphics card. (DVI, HDMI, Displayport)

You will find products from well-known brands such as Asus, Gigabyte, Sapphire, MSI and many more. Some of them are model-specific, i.e. they can only be used for a certain model or brand of computer.