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A user installed a new computer game. Upon starting the game, the user notices the frame rates are low. Which of the following should the user upgrade to resolve the issue?
The correct answer is B. Graphics card. Low frame rates in a computer game typically indicate a bottleneck in the system's ability to render graphics quickly, which is primarily handled by the graphics card. Upgrading the graphics card will directly improve gaming performance and resolve low frame rate issues.
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A user installed a new computer game. Upon starting the game, the user notices the frame rates are low. Which of the following should the user upgrade to resolve the issue?
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- AHard drive
- BGraphics card
- CRandom-access memory
- DMonitor
How the community answered
(19 responses)- B89% (17)
- C5% (1)
- D5% (1)
Why each option
Low frame rates in a computer game typically indicate a bottleneck in the system's ability to render graphics quickly, which is primarily handled by the graphics card. Upgrading the graphics card will directly improve gaming performance and resolve low frame rate issues.
A hard drive stores game files and affects loading times, but it does not directly impact real-time frame rates during gameplay.
Low frame rates in computer games are almost always caused by an insufficient graphics processing unit (GPU), also known as a graphics card. Upgrading the graphics card will provide better rendering capabilities, leading to higher and smoother frame rates in demanding games.
While sufficient RAM is important, upgrading RAM beyond the game's requirements typically won't significantly improve frame rates if the GPU is the bottleneck.
A monitor displays the output but does not contribute to the processing power required to generate frames; it only shows what the graphics card produces.
Concept tested: Hardware components affecting gaming performance
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