31. So I had to opt for a PCI-slot graphics card, thereby using a valuable slot that could have been used for something else. 32. Should I get the PCI version of this card and run both cards together or get the AGP version and replace the original graphics card? 33. Some computer benchmarks measure overall system performance, while others isolate the performance of individual components, like microprocessors, disk drives or graphics cards. 34. State of the art graphics cards are so powerful that other facets of a PC can become a performance bottleneck. 35. That sets up a clear-cut choice if you are shopping for a high-end graphics card. 36. The AGP slot, found on almost all computers made in the last several years, is better suited for a graphics card. 37. The eight MB graphics card also helps. 38. The graphics adapter is built into the motherboard, but the AGP slot lets you upgrade the graphics card. 39. The game, which requires a powerful desktop computer, a fast graphics accelerator card and an Internet connection, can be played simultaneously by thousands of computer users. 40. The more video memory on a graphics card, the more colors your PC can display at higher resolutions. |