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.
Analysts forecast the Global Graphics Add-in Board market will grow at a CAGR of 2.19 percent over the period 2013-2018.
The Report recognizes the following companies as the key players in Global Graphics Add-in Board Market: Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd, Nvidia Corp., S3 Graphics Ltd, Creative Technology Ltd.
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.
Covered in this Report
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.
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.
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.
