When you’re playing games on your PC, it takes a lot of processing power to display the action onscreen. That’s the work of your computer’s graphics card, a component that converts the information from your computer’s central processor unit (CPU) into a digital signal that can be displayed on your monitor.
Graphics cards are available with a variety of video output options including VGA, DVI, HDMI, and DisplayPort. Some also offer auxiliary ports such as RCA and S-video for legacy connectivity options. The amount of video random access memory (VRAM) in a graphics card varies as well with 4GB to 8GB being the standard for current cards. The amount of VRAM needed depends on the resolution of your screen, whether you want to run ray-tracing or DirectX 12 features in games, and if you’re using variable refresh rate technologies such as G-Sync or FreeSync.
A gaming computer’s GPU is what makes it possible to have the stunning visuals that modern titles are known for, and it plays a very important role in the overall performance of your system. The more powerful your graphics card is, the higher the frame rate you can achieve in games.
If you’re ready to upgrade your video card and improve the visuals in your games, read on to find out more about what makes a good graphics card and how to select one for your needs.
The best gaming computer graphics cards are capable of providing smooth, high-resolution graphics for demanding games at 1080p and higher. They also have enough VRAM to support the latest DirectX 12 features in games such as Witcher 3 and Shadow of the Tomb Raider.
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