All you'll need is an HDTV-capable graphics card and high-resolution monitor, according to companies working to deliver products next year.

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For enthusiasts who like to monitor the operation of their graphics cards, they can now do so through their mobile phone or tablet, even while playing the FPS games, without having to use a separate display.

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Our model also came with a 52X CD-ROM drive, a 19-inch monitor, and the same outstanding Diamond graphics card as the Dell machine.

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