Articles tagged computer video cards
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 [...]
Different Types of Video Card Users
Determining what type of video card you should use or upgrade to depends largely on what type of computer user you are. While the card you use may be dictated in part by your computer system (newer systems feature the PCI express slot for video cards, while older systems may require an AGP card), further [...]
Types of Computer Video Cards
When looking to upgrade your computer video card, you will find many options available in the marketplace. The difficulty in upgrading comes not from the physical process itself, but from having to choose among the many products available. Before you start selecting a video card, you will first have to decide what kind you need. [...]
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, [...]
What Will Computer Video Cards Be Capable of 25 Years From Now?
Computer video cards have come a very long way since IBM installed the first one in their landmark PC back in 1981. Far from being simple methods of projecting images onto the screen, today’s graphic cards are the backbone of the modern computer and gaming experiences. Which raises an interesting question- Considering how far we’ve [...]
How Are Laptop Video Cards Different?
Computers contain several different pieces of hardware that are charged with specific functions. When rendering 3D graphics, the computer typically delegates this responsibility to a video card. People often upgrade desktop computers with these components. However, some are unaware that high-performance graphics chips are available for laptops as well.
Since laptops are smaller, their video cards [...]
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.
For [...]
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 [...]
What You Need to Know About Video Cards
When you’re looking at video cards there are several things you will want to consider. One of the most important things about a video card is what you’re going to be using it for. If you’re going to be using your video card for multimedia, gaming or just a quick boost of graphics, you’ll want [...]
What Is a PCI Video Card?
One of the best ways to spruce up an older model laptop or desktop computer or to trick out a new one is to add a PCI Video Card if you don’t have a dedicated Graphics Processor already installed on your machine. As you’re no doubt aware, the Video Card or Graphics Processing Unit handles [...]