I have 2 pcs, both with "integrated" video cards and I have always heard that if one uses a separate video card with it's own memory that it really helps with the overall speed of a pc.
I was wondering if that was true, if it is, how much difference and if one could be added to a slot and disable the one on the motherboard (which I would assume would be done in device manager).
Thanks.
2007-10-31 15:11:54 · 6 answers · asked by Robert 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
I need to add that I do not play games on the pc. I do normal stuff and Seti-type crunching with Boinc (for those familiar). But I tend to do a few things at once, like read/burn a dvd while crunching seti, checking mail and things of that nature.
2007-10-31 15:14:23 · update #1
System is an AMD Athlon 64x2 dual core 4200. Max RAM is 4 GB and I have 4 1Gig sticks, however I think (it's been a while) 2 are pc2-4800 and 2 are pc2-5300. I need to check that and possibly pair them correctly.
In any case, I rarely go over 2.5 GB is system resources. My other new pc is the same except I ordered 2 2GB sticks (4 GB max with 2 slots) and they are both from same maker, same type with heat sinks.
So I was mainly seeing if getting another Video card would help with overall performace. Thanks.
2007-11-01 07:39:32 · update #2
I meant heat spreader, not heat sink. Apologies.
2007-11-01 07:41:45 · update #3
u might need a more memory or a faster processor. video cards help in gaming speeds.
2007-10-31 15:16:41 · answer #1 · answered by agello24 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The speed & performance of the system mainly depends on the type of processor and the amount of ram being used.
Graphics card with video memory do help a bit but not as much a dual-core processor and a substantial amount of ram would.
So, If speed & performance is what you are concerned with upgrade your processor &/or ram modules for better performance.........
2007-10-31 23:25:13 · answer #2 · answered by Roussel Technologies 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't bother if you don't play games.
You're better off adding more RAM if you want more memory. A seperate card that's as good as your integrated (ie, resolution support, not for gaming) will run you $50. For that price, you can just add 1GB of RAM. The video card would save you, what, 64MB of RAM? Pretty bad reasoning.
2007-10-31 15:20:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
A faster video card will ONLY help improve performance if the system is being held back by the video interface--if you aren't playing games, you probably aren't. What WILL slow down a system (esp. since you want to to many things at once) is lack of sufficient RAM. I would install at least 2GB.
2007-10-31 15:20:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Good Day...It is definitely true....you will free all the memory that is being used by your built in video card and speed up you screen redraw depending on what video card you will use.....and your resolution will be more defined specially if you are into picture and graphics.....but be sure your computer can accommodate such an addition....
2007-10-31 15:19:02 · answer #5 · answered by Norman F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does and it is a great board.
2016-04-11 06:46:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋