Video Cards
The video card is a computer component you'll want to get acquainted with. You might also like to keep your computer equipped with the latest video card if you love to play the most advanced games, since a good video card will give your games a much appreciated graphics boost.
If your current video card is built onto the mainboard, it's probably taking up valuable system memory because the system RAM is shared with the video card. This is a great reason to upgrade your video card.
Caution: Be sure when working on your computer that the power cable is disconnected from the wall or power supply so you won't get shocked. Also, be sure to remove any electrical static charge by touching a metal object, this reduces the chance of damaging any computer chips.
Choose a video card that's compatible with your system. Be aware that there are two different types of video cards: pci and agp. Agp stands for "Accelerated Graphics Port," and most gamers prefer agp over pci because it's faster and gives better quality graphics.
To install your card first
locate and remove the old card. Align the new video card in the correct
port and gently but firmly push the card in. Try using a slight rocking
back and forth to safely secure the card in the port.
