Although GPU and memory are the top criteria when selecting a video card, there are other factors to consider as well, such as how it interacts with other computing components. For instance, a high-end video card will require a CPU with at least four cores and fast clock speeds. The same principle applies to your mainboard interfaces—if the video card doesn’t receive enough power, it can’t achieve its full performance potential. And that means you won’t be getting the most of your monitor’s resolution, colour fidelity and size.
