Back بطاقة الرسوميات Arabic Video kart Azerbaijani Графічная карта BE-X-OLD Видеокарта Bulgarian Kartenn c'hrafikel Breton Grafička kartica BS Targeta gràfica Catalan کارتی گرافیکی CKB Grafická karta Czech Grafikkort Danish
In computing, a video card, graphics card or graphics accelerator is a special circuit board that controls what is shown on a computer monitor and calculates 3D images and graphics.
A video card can be used to display a two-dimensional (2D) image like a desktop, or a three-dimensional (3D) image like a computer game. Computer-Aided Design (CAD) programs are often used by architects, engineers and designers to create 3D models on their computers. If a computer has a very fast video card, the user can create very detailed 3D models.
Most computers have basic video and graphics capabilities built-in to the computer's motherboard. These "integrated" video chips are not as fast as in separate or "discrete" video cards. Normally, they are fast enough for basic computer use and old or simple computer games on lower graphic settings. If a computer user wants faster and/or more detailed graphics, a video card can be installed.