Articles tagged PCI express
Video Card Installation Tips
We’ve touched briefly on installing video cards before, but it is so important that it bears an expanded look at the topic. The idea of prying open your computer and altering it can be very intimidating to the casual user, but in the case of a video card, installation is really not that difficult. It [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Should I Upgrade to a Video Graphics Card?
Upgrading a video graphics card from a standard integrated one found in many computers today can be a wise investment. With newer and more highly advanced applications, upgrading a graphics solution may be a necessity for some people.
Who Needs to Upgrade their Video Card?
Hardcore computer gamers are always on the lookout for the latest and [...]
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. [...]
Are There Different Types of AGP Video Cards?
An AGP port used to be the most common graphics port used in a personal computer. Currently more popular are the PCI express ports (PCIe), which allow for faster memory access and smaller graphics cards. However, if you still own an older computer, you may need to replace an AGP video card at some point.
What [...]