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The four main components of a graphics card are connections for the motherboard and monitor, a processor, and memory.
The Evolution of Graphics Cards Graphics cards have come a long way since IBM introduced the first one in 1981.
Graphics cards take data from the CPU and turn it into pictures. Find out the parts of a graphics card and read expert reviews of graphics cards.
Now, the minimum standard for new video cards is Video Graphics Array (VGA), which allows 256 colors.
Howstuffworks "How Graphics Cards Work"
With high-performance standards like Quantum Extended Graphics Array (QXGA), video cards can display millions of colors at resolutions of up to 2040 x 1536 pixels.
Called a Monochrome Display Adapter (MDA), the card provided text-only displays of green or white text on a black screen.
Unless a computer has graphics capability built into the motherboard , that translation takes place on the graphics card.
The graphics card accomplishes this task using four main components: A motherboard connection for data and power A processor to decide what to do with each pixel on the screen Memory to hold information about each pixel and to temporarily store completed pictures A monitor connection so you can see the final result Next, we'll look at the processor and memory in more detail.
Without a graphics card to perform the necessary calculations, the workload would be too much for the computer to handle.
The CPU , working in conjunction with software applications, sends information about the image to the graphics card.

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Customers will have one year from the date of purchase to take advantage of this special graphics card upgrade program.
At that time, customer can choose to purchase the upgraded graphics card or continue with the ATI Radeon 9700 Pro.
Dell is a direct partner to businesses and consumers that delivers innovative technology and services.
Customers who purchase the upgraded graphics card will be contacted by a Dell-certified technician to install the graphics card.
Customers who purchase an Inspiron XPS with the ATI Radeon 9700 Pro graphics card are eligible for a ONE TIME ONLY graphics card upgrade in the future for an additional fee.
Exclusive Inspiron XPS Graphics Card Upgrade Program
Failure to follow the instructions outlined with the receipt of the new card may void the notebook warranty.
At that time, customers will be prompted to call a Dell sales representative to purchase the upgrade kit.
Once the new graphics card becomes available, all new Inspiron XPS models will ship with the upgraded card.
Customers who purchase the Inspiron XPS will be notified by email once the new graphics card is available.
With the Graphics Card Upgrade Program, every customer who purchases the InspironTM XPS with the ATITM RadeonTM 9700 Pro will have an opportunity to have their graphics card upgraded by Dell once a new graphics card is launched.
The Graphics Card Upgrade Program is available One Time Only and only to those customers who purchase an Inspiron XPS with the ATI Radeon 9700 Pro graphics card.

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