Video Cards

Video Chipset: The video chipset used by the video card. Different chipsets offer different performance and features based upon the generation of the chipset and the manufacturer. Popular chipsets include the ATI Radeon and NVIDIA Geforce Chipsets.

Slot Type: The type of interface the video card uses to connect to the motherboard. The most popular interfaces are AGP, PCI and PCI-Express x16. It is very important to know which one your motherboard supports since they are not compatable with each other. The superior technology of PCI-Express x16 enables twice as much bandwith between the card and your motherboard.

Interface Type: A video card with a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) port can transmit digital signals to an external display. Digital video signals typically offer better picture quality and allow for higher resolutions than traditional analog signals.