What is Pixel shaders?

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What is shader? What type of shader is needed for video games? How to note it is already on PC?

A shader used to calculate rendering effects on graphics cards.

It is divided into:

1. Pixel shaders
2. Vertex shaders
3. Geometry shaders

Pixel shaders

In computer games, Pixel Shaders create ambiance with materials and surfaces that mimic reality. More the value, better the graphics.


How to check pixel shader on graphics card?

First check which graphics card you have.
For example I have nVidia 9600 GT. Then you have to search on Google-- nVidia 9600 GT specifications.  You can get the pixel shader model no. there as SM or shader model.

Posted in: Graphics Cards