How to Select a VGA Card
- 1). Compare the system requirements for the VGA card with the hardware you currently have installed on the computer. To check your system information click "Start," "Control Panel" and select "System."
- 2). Decide what cable connections you want available on the VGA card. Although all are going to have the standard VGA cable connection, you may want a DVI or even HDMI cable hookup on the system.
- 3). Determine whether you want the VGA card to also provide graphic support. Some graphic cards have VGA cable connections while allowing you to play high-end video games and perform tasks with 3D-based graphics.
- 4). Check the operating system required. If you are running an older OS (such as Windows XP or earlier) you may be required to upgrade the operating system as most VGA cards are moving to support only Vista and Windows 7.
