Video Card History
ATI vs nVidia
ATI or nVidia? nVidia or ATI? If you’ve been studying video cards, you know by now that nVIDIA and ATI are the “big two” when it comes to the video graphics card game. But is one better than the other? Is it a matter of preference like Coke vs. Pepsi? Or is there really no [...]
Video Card Slots Defined
When it comes to the video card slot (also called a “bus”), a lot of acronyms are thrown around: PCI, AGP, PCIe. But what do they all mean? If you’re not a computer designer, there’s really no reason that you should know. Fortunately, all that’s really important for you most of the time is that [...]
What is a PCMCIA Card?
The PC Card is a sound card that was created and designed to aid in computer storage and expansion of computer programs. It helps to add more sustainable function ability for portable computers. PC Cards are easily attached to adapters, transceivers, state disks, modems and sound cards. The card is placed inside the exterior of [...]
What is a DVI Video Card?
A DVI video card is any video card that outputs data in the DVI format as opposed to VGA. DVI stands for “Digital Visual Interface” and was developed in 1999. While most users are more familiar with VGA than they are DVI, and VGA has certainly performed well since it was developed in the 1980s, [...]
A Look Back At the First Computer Graphics Card Ever Invented
The function of (or graphics cards) is to generate and output images to a display. The images you see on your computer monitor are made of tiny dots called pixels. At most common resolution settings, a screen displays over a million pixels, and the computer has to decide what to do with them in order [...]
How Today’s Average Computer Graphics Card is More Powerful Than Computers of 20 Years Ago
When looking at the history of computer video cards, (or graphics cards) it’s hard to believe how far we’ve come. The sensation is probably not too far from that of an early hunter comparing his bow and arrow to an out-dated, roughly-hewn spear. Or, for that matter, to a modern hunter, with his high-powered rifle, [...]
Top Nine Revolutionary Milestones in Computer Game Design
Those who grew up with Commodore 64 Game Systems often stare in amazement at the intense graphics and player options available to today’s young gamers. The leap from 2-D side scrolling games to 3-D multi-player universes didn’t happen overnight. Developing today’s advanced games took years of creating new computer video cards, systems, programs, and concepts.
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The History of Computer Video Cards
Most of us take what we see on our computer screens for granted. However, 25 years ago, a computer monitor showed little more than basic text or collections of graphics bits in one to four “colors.” Today, we have a rich array of graphic experiences that we can enjoy on our computer screens, thanks to [...]