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? Do u really need a Graphics Card?

#1 {lang:macro__useroffline}   Dragon Fume {lang:icon}

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Post icon  Posted 09 January 2005 - 07:50 PM

I have a question for yall


Whats the point of a Graphics Card? What does it do? and do you really need one for your comp?

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Posted 09 January 2005 - 07:52 PM

It depends on what you want to do with your computer. Mainly some programs (mainly games) need 'extra help' when it comes to displaying graphics on the computer screen.

... I think someone else can explain this better than I can. I'll move this to the Technical forum.
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Posted 10 January 2005 - 04:12 PM

Yes, you need a graphics card.
is how you have a "picture". Without a graphics card, your computer cant output any info to your monitor. it is a VERY vital part of a computer.
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Posted 10 January 2005 - 04:14 PM

Jarik is correct. Without any graphics card the computer cannot communicate with the monitor to display the information, therefore rendering your computer useless.
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Posted 10 January 2005 - 09:45 PM

Most definately, especially if you're going to use the computer for gaming. An example being that I couldn't get NHL 2005 or Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 to work because of not enough video memory. icon_sweatdrop.gif Stupid unupgradable 18MB...
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Posted 10 January 2005 - 09:56 PM

What they said.


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