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graphics card
A computer component in the form of an expansion card that is responsible for processing and outputting image data on a monitor or another display device.
Um die neuesten Spiele flüssig spielen zu können, benötigst du eine leistungsfähige Grafikkarte.
To be able to play the latest games smoothly, you need a powerful graphics card.
The word is made up of 'Grafik' (graphics) and 'Karte' (card). Here, 'Karte' does not mean a map, but an electronic plug-in card in a computer, similar to 'Soundkarte' (sound card).
Die neue Netzwerkkarte muss ich noch in den Computer einbauen.
I still have to install the new network card in the computer.
Common verbs are 'eine Grafikkarte einbauen' (to install a graphics card), 'austauschen' (to replace), or 'brauchen' (to need). Typical adjectives are 'leistungsstark' (powerful), 'schnell' (fast), or 'neu' (new).
Für Videobearbeitung brauchst du eine wirklich leistungsstarke Grafikkarte.
For video editing, you need a really powerful graphics card.
Although it is a technical term from computer technology, 'Grafikkarte' (graphics card) is used very often in everyday language, especially when talking about computers, laptops, and gaming.
Mein Laptop ist super, nur die Grafikkarte ist etwas schwach.
My laptop is great; only the graphics card is a bit weak.
In online forums, chats, and the gaming scene, the word is often abbreviated as 'GraKa'. This abbreviation is very widespread.
Welche GraKa hast du in deinem neuen PC verbaut?
Which graphics card do you have installed in your new PC?
