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Definition: A "Graphics Processing Unit" is the componant used to output a visual signal to a display device. GPU's can be found in both integrated and discrete forms - discrete graphics being the more powerful solution most often found in desktop computers.
Usage: My GPU has overheated and all I can't see anything on the screen.
Posted by Copperbottoms on April 27, 2009 at 15:06:47 Pacific

GPU

Definition: An integrated or discrete rendering device, used in desktops, notebooks, game consoles, and workstations to process and display visual effects, including games and video.
Usage: The GPU on my graphics card is powerful enough to play Crysis at 1920x1200.
Posted by crazipper on March 29, 2009 at 14:25:03 Pacific

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