Articles tagged graphics cards
It’s All About the GPU
We’ve talked before about the concerns and pitfalls surrounding buying video cards. You’ve got to know your system, you’ve got to know your performance needs, you’ve got to know the price ranges, and you’ve got to know what the state-of-the-art is. You don’t want to shell out a bunch of money for the wrong video [...]
About ATI Video Cards
For computer users who are interested in beefing up their PC configuration and getting the most out of their machine, it’s tough to go wrong with an upgrade to a PCI express graphics card. ATI currently produces some of the most advanced video cards on the market, and while many of them would make a [...]
What Are The Best Gaming Cards?
You will find a amazing number of graphics cards available on the market targeted at video game players. The most technologically advanced video cards will be the most expensive, but you will also find options for individuals who don’t have a lot of bucks to invest. Our prime three video cards, all by ATI Radeon, [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]