Articles tagged monitors
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 [...]
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 [...]