2006-09-01 22:01:46 · 6 answers · asked by adam n 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
If you want to run highend programs in full 32bit you need a good graphics card with the latest driver, otherwise it's back to playing Pong !
2006-09-01 22:09:02 · answer #1 · answered by S.A.M. Gunner 7212 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To play games.!!!
Any program that uses a lot of drawing will benefit from a graphics card. One your processor is freed of the load to process your display, it can run other programs...
2006-09-02 05:04:46 · answer #2 · answered by pascal_nunes 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well if you dont have a graphics card your be asking why is your monitor screen black
coz your monitor is connected to it
having a good graphics card with open (GL)
on it as games now are coming out with open(GL) that is more better then running a game with directx
directx will be out soon as open (GL) takes over then every one will have to up gread there
graphics card
Ati All-in-wonder X1900 256mb Gddr3
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2006-09-02 05:10:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
games mostly and plus software updated every month and u would want the best quality but i think thats all you really need it for
2006-09-02 05:06:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To see what you are doing on your computer.
2006-09-02 05:05:53 · answer #5 · answered by Masud R. Khan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, u dont.....unless u wanna run friggin awesum 3d games like call of duty
2006-09-02 05:04:21 · answer #6 · answered by free4u_matt 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋