How to Buy a Graphics Card
When purchasing a new graphics card there are many factors to consider. Every computer system is different and there are different types of graphic cards to select from. What you typically use your computer for will also play an important role in the type of graphics card you buy.
How to Buy a Graphics Card
Steps
When selecting a graphics card you will need to know what type of slot your motherboard has: 1x, 4x , 8x, 16x or 32x.
Decide what you will use your computer for the most: Internet browsing and office applications or the latest 3D games. High-level premium graphics cards will provide better results for 3D games, whereas a low-cost card is suitable for browsing and normal applications.
Know the processor clock speed of your system.
Have knowledge of the memory bandwidth.
Understand the fill rate.