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    GfX = VGA

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by devilcm3, Jan 29, 2010.

  1. devilcm3

    devilcm3 Notebook Deity

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    so..we are talking about video cards here...
    i still wondered , not just on this forums but other aswell...

    why do some people always mention graphics card as GFX?
    it is inaccurate , some people even mention ATI radeon as GFX?

    are peoples mind already poisoned with nvidia naming schemes :confused:
     
    devilcm3, Jan 29, 2010
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  2. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It's probably short for "graphics".

    I use "GPU".
     
    moral hazard, Jan 29, 2010
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  3. Harleyquin07

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    GFX= Lazy acronym for "Graphics".

    GPU is interchangeable with GFX and VGA, it just depends on each person's preference. I however haven't see VGA in common use since I was on Windows 95/98.
     
    Harleyquin07, Jan 29, 2010
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  4. Amnesiac

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    Yep, that's exactly the way I see it. It's just people being lazy.
     
    Amnesiac, Jan 29, 2010
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