Gigabyte GV RX345256H - graphics adapter - Radeon HD 3450 - 256 MB

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Gigabyte GV RX345256H - graphics adapter - Radeon HD 3450 - 256 MB

Manufacturer: Gigabyte Technology Co. Ltd.

Part Number: GV-RX345256H

Specifications: Graphics Processor / Vendor: ATI Radeon HD 3450; Video Memory Installed: 256 MB; Compatibility: PC See full specs

Price range: $50.99 - $68.36

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We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Graphics Cards. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of graphics card.

Media Center Graphics Card

One of the popular attempted 'convergence devices' of recent years is the media center PC. This can range from a computer with a normal monitor that can receive TV signals, to a central media server that can send movies to the main TV itself. These graphics cards are all capable of outputting signals in a form with which TVs are likely to be compatible.

DirectX 10

DirectX is an API (Application Programming Interface) that allows programmers to access system resources more easily, and with less overhead (overhead = additional processing power and memory needed). Every time a new version of DirectX comes out, there needs to be new hardware to take advantage of it. Now, Windows Vista has introduced a new version of DirectX, 10, that only exists on Vista. Therefore, the current generation of video cards is designed to take advantage of DirectX 10.

It should be noted that the Aero interface introduced with Vista is not dependent on DirectX 10 features. However, as DirectX 10 cards are all newer designs, any of them will certainly have the graphics horsepower needed to run Aero. Otherwise, DirectX 10 is generally of more interest to gamers.

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VGA Explanation

VGA cables (and CRT monitors) use an analog signal. Both video cards and modern LCD monitors internally use digital signals. This means that when using a VGA cable with an LCD monitor, the signal is being converted from digital to analog and back again. Currently, converters are good enough that it isn't a real issue, but technically the signal is being degraded every time it is converted. So if you are using an LCD monitor that supports DVI, it is best to get a graphics card that does the same and to use a DVI cable.

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