Graphics add-in boards are used in a system to generate output images to the displays of the systems. The add-in boards benefits the user with several functions such as faster rendering of 3D scenes and 2D graphics, MPEG-2/MPEG-4 decoding, TV output, or the ability to connect multiple monitors. The graphics add-in board in any system enhances the visual quality, making the picture quality clear. The add-in boards are used in desktop PCs, notebooks, workstations, servers, and scientific instruments.

The analysts forecast the Global Graphics Add-in Board market will grow at a CAGR of 2.19 percent over the period 2013-2018.

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This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Global Graphics Add-in Board market for the period 2013-2018. To calculate the market size, the report considers the revenue generated by the sales of add-in boards as well as the unit shipments of graphics add-in boards worldwide.

The report, the Global Graphics Add-in Board Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global Graphics Add-in Board market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Vendors such as AMD and Nvidia have already invested a considerable amount of time and money in R&D to expand their product portfolio, provide better functionality, and meet end-user requirements. The increase in R&D investments has enabled vendors to capture a significant market share and gain a competitive edge over other market vendors. This positive trend is expected to contribute to the growth of the Global Graphics Add-in Board market during the forecast period.

According to the report, one of the major drivers is increased demand for high memory graphics cards. The advent of advanced games has created a need for high memory graphics, which has resulted in a demand for add-in boards worldwide.

Further, the report states that despite the presence of the drivers, the growth of the Global Graphics Add-in Board market is curtailed by some serious challenges. One such challenge is high dependency on third-party semiconductor foundries. As a result of this high dependency, vendors in the market face risks, especially in the form of mishaps in these foundries.

The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors.

Key Topics Covered:

01. Executive Summary

02. List of Abbreviations

03. Scope of the Report

04. Market Research Methodology

05. Introduction

06. Market Landscape

07. Market Segmentation by End-users

08. Geographical Segmentation

09. Key Leading Countries

10. Buying Criteria

11. Market Growth Drivers

12. Drivers and their Impact

13. Market Challenges

14. Impact of Drivers and Challenges

15. Market Trends

16. Trends and their Impact

17. Vendor Landscape

18. Key Vendor Analysis

19. Other Reports in this Series

Companies Mentioned:

• Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
• Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd
• Nvidia Corp.
• S3 Graphics Ltd
• Creative Technology Ltd.

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