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Sound and video cards are essential to high-quality audio and video on your computer. Most computers come with both accessories, but they may not be the type you desire. Our experts share tips about buying, installing and troubleshooting sound and video cards for any PC or Mac computer.
A generic 32-bit Sound Blaster-compatible sound card will let you use a microphone and listen to audio on your computer. Higher-end cards provide significantly better sound Read More
These instructions will work for the majority of Intel & AMD PCs running Windows XP/Vista. If your computer currently has a sound chip (called “on board sound”) or if your Read More
Changes to your operating system or new software may cause conflicts with your sound card or sound card driver. If the manufacturer of your sound card has created a new Read More
When you get a new computer, it is easy to determine what is contained in it. If you are buying a used computer or receiving a pass-me-down computer, you don't know what it Read More
Sound cards may be the most problematic piece of computer hardware there is. Most cards install well and load their software as designed, but some are problems from the Read More
Changes to your operating system or new software may cause conflicts with your video card or video card driver. If the manufacturer of your video card has created a new Read More
A video card determines, in part, the number of colors and the resolution you can get from your monitor. These instructions will work for the majority of Pentium or newer Read More
With this article, you'll know whether or not you need a discrete video card, and if you do, what kind to get. Read on to learn how to choose a video card for your PC. Read More
You may experience problems with your video display for various reasons such as improper display settings or inappropriate card installation. In the following steps, you Read More
Cleaning a video card is easy! Properly clean the computer's video card with these video instructions. Read More
The type of video card needed depends on how you use your computer. Usage includes Web browsing, watching videos, listening to music and more complex uses, such as advanced Read More
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