What is a Video Card?: The video card is an expansion card that
allows the computer to send graphical information to a video
display device such as a monitor or projector. The Video Card is
Also Known As: graphics card, graphics adapter, video adapter
Important Video Card Facts: Each motherboard supports only a
limited range of video card formats so always check with your
motherboard manufacturer before making a purchase. Many modern
computers do not have video expansion cards but instead have
GPUs integrated directly onto the motherboard. This allows for a
less expensive computer but also for a less powerful graphics
system. This option is wise for the average business and home
user not interested in advanced graphics capabilities or the
latest games. Popular Video Card Manufacturers: Note: These
companies actually manufacture the processors, called graphics
processing units (GPUs), that operate the video card. Many other
companies utilize these processors in their particular brands of
video cards. Video Car