Is my video card damaged, or does it just fail?

Okay, I have Intel(R) HD Graphics (Core i3).



When it comes to all of the things like pixel shader, ram, 3d, etc. I have them all and beyond.



But when I use http://www.cyri.systemrequirementslab.com/CYRI/ , I can never pass a game test.



So, what's wrong with my video card?|||What you have is called Integrated graphics. The graphics controller is integrated right into the Core i3. You technically have no video card.



Unfortunately, integrated graphics (whether it is on the CPU or on the motherboard) is usually never even remotely enough for modern gaming. A discrete graphics card is, on the order of magnitudes, way more powerful than integrated graphics.



Integrated graphics are designed to play casual games at best. Intel HD graphics will play Plants Vs. Zombies or Bejeweled, but will never be able to play Call of Duty 4 or Battlefield: Bad company.



The main draw of integrated graphics is that a consumer is not required to buy a separate video card, as long as that consumer does not wish to play video games. Integrated graphics are designed for watching video, web browsing, maybe some flash games, basic office tasks, and casual gaming - more than enough for the average computer user. They are not designed for 3D rendering or heavy gaming.



If you are looking to play modern games, you will need a discrete graphics card. I would recommend an Nvidia Geforce GTS 250 or higher, or an ATI Radeon HD 4850 / HD 5670 or higher. These cards should be able to handle most of your gaming needs.



More recent games and games coming out this next year will require a more powerful card, either the Geforce GTX 260 or higher, or the Radeon HD 5770 or higher.