Understanding Graphics Card Basics
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At the heart of every graphics card is a chip called the processing unit.
graphics processing unit in English, or GPU.
The renderings created by the GPU are called hardware renderings.
If the graphics card is underperforming, it may need the help of the main processor.
the computer (central processing unit in English, or CPU). This is called a software rendering. The rendering
software slows down the computer and the speed at which the drawn objects are displayed. This process slows down the
performance for processing and video games
GPU Utility
GPUs are often used for tasks such as:
Chemical analyses.
Gene sequencing.
Weather forecasts and climate models.
Artificial intelligence (AI).
Cryptocurrency mining, such as Bitcoin.
Characteristics
Compatibility with all your software
You have software that requires specific compatibility with a GPU (for example,
the CUDA platform) ?
Performance
If your PC is made for office tasks (word processing, spreadsheets, emails, etc.),
an integrated graphics card may be sufficient.
Resolution
How detailed should the image be? The standard resolution for a display
The simple desk is 1920 x 1080 (also known as 1080p). A high-end screen for the
image processing can have a resolution of 3840 x 2160.
The technical specifications of a graphics card include the maximum resolution.
supported.
Video memory
In order for the GPU to render, the graphics card needs memory to hold the
work in progress and complete images. A simple graphics card can have 1 to 2 GB of
video memory, while a top-of-the-line graphics card can go up to 24 GB or more.
If you are building a PC for more than word processing, check the recommended size of
the memory of the graphics card in the specifications.
Screen connectors
Over time, manufacturers have established standards for connectors (ports) and cables (PC
screen). You will have a problem if your PC has a type x port, but your
screen only supports type y!
The most common standard connectors nowadays (in 2021) are:
VGA (Video Graphics Array): An almost obsolete analog video standard, but
very common. It supports image resolutions up to 2048 x 1536, but can
having problems with high-resolution images.
DVI (Digital Visual Interface).
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface).
DisplayPort.
USB-C: Particularly used by laptops at the moment. The
Compatible screens can be quite expensive. Not all USB-C screens have
speakers.
Only the HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C standards transmit both audio and video signals.
This is an important detail if you plan to use a display with built-in speakers.
DVI, HDMI, and DisplayPort connectors have different sizes and shapes:
generally standard and mini, which determines the necessary size of the connector for each
end of the connection cable.
The best setup ensures that the screen and the PC have compatible port types.
identical. Some standards are compatible with each other with the right cable. For example:
You can connect a DVI output to an HDMI input with a simple
adapter. But you won't have sound.
If the graphics card is compatible with the DVI-A or DVI-I standard and you
use a compatible cable, you can connect the DVI to VGA. Look for a
group of four separated pins on the DVI port and the cable. This is the sign that it is
compatible with the VGA standard.