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General Computers - Video Cards and Memory

Just because an ad for a video card claims it can handle a certain resolution and color depth doesn't mean the card you buy will handle such color / resolution combinations. Many video cards come in different models with varying amounts of ram installed (video card ram, not computer ram). The more ram on a card, the higher resolution and color depth the card can potentially support (up to the limits of the card hardware). Thus, read the specs carefully before purchasing.