Sideband addressing

A video card sends data to the HARDWARE for the processing of notes and graphics. A set of addresses is needed so that it is sent to the accurate place and these addresses are contained in each packet of data active from the video card to the CPU. Having to look at all data bundle to find the addresses can slow a computer, decreasing its speed and performance.

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