The GPU is also known as the Graphics Processing Unit, it is a single chip processor, predominantly used in computing 3D functions. This consists of things such as lighting effects, object transformations and 3D motion. GPU takes over theses types of calculations from the CPU. As the CPU is not build for this types of processing that requires the V-RAM, this is anything that needs a higher amount of processing power. This can include video games and anything what needs textures and models like Maya.
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What are graphic processing units?
One type of graphic processing unit is and integrated graphics card this card is found in pre-build PCs where the graphics card and all of the other components have been already put together for the PC. Theses are most commonly very poor graphics cards. People usually install a new graphics card this is because in order to play new games you will need more processing power as there will be more to process and render.When it comes to replacing the integrated graphics card there are a few choices one of these being the PCI also known as Peripheral Component Interconnect these just slot into the motherboards if they have a PCI slot. Another choice is the AGP known as the Accelerated Graphics card which can also slots into your motherboard. When choosing a graphics card you have to bear in mind the power of your motherboard and the speeds it will go up to as if your motherboard is not powerful enough to run these graphic cards it can actually slow your computer down.
One type of graphic processing unit is and integrated graphics card this card is found in pre-build PCs where the graphics card and all of the other components have been already put together for the PC. Theses are most commonly very poor graphics cards. People usually install a new graphics card this is because in order to play new games you will need more processing power as there will be more to process and render.When it comes to replacing the integrated graphics card there are a few choices one of these being the PCI also known as Peripheral Component Interconnect these just slot into the motherboards if they have a PCI slot. Another choice is the AGP known as the Accelerated Graphics card which can also slots into your motherboard. When choosing a graphics card you have to bear in mind the power of your motherboard and the speeds it will go up to as if your motherboard is not powerful enough to run these graphic cards it can actually slow your computer down.