Graphics card and graphics adaptor the same thing?

[pkhamidar2com]

hey i found this card online, it says

XFX Radeon HD 5770 - Graphics adapter

what does that mean? its selling for about 75 quid!

Product Features

Maximum graphic adapter memory: 1024 MB
Graphics adapter memory type: DDR5-SDRAM
Memory bus: 128 bit
Memory clock speed: 4800 MHz
Graphics adapter chipset: ATI

Product Description: XFX Radeon HD 5770 - graphics adapter - Radeon HD 5770 - 1 GB
Device Type: Graphics adapter
Enclosure Type: Plug-in card
Interface Type: PCI Express 2.1 x16
Dimensions (WxDxH): 1.9 cm x 22.5 cm x 11.1 cm
Graphics Processor / Vendor: ATI Radeon HD 5770
Clock Speed: 850 MHz
API Supported: DirectX 11
Video Memory: 1 GB - GDDR5 SDRAM
Video Output: 2560 x 1600

thats what it says...

so im guessing its the actual card but what does it mean if it says graphics adaptor instead of graphics card?

thanks

 

[pkhamidar2com]

oh ok thanks ill buy it probably then looks good anyway

 

[cadder]

A graphics card IS a graphics adapter, but a graphics adapter doesn't have to be a card. A graphics adapter can be integrated into a motherboard, or maybe even a usb adapter.

 

[pkhamidar2com]

ah ok doesnt matter, i got a new 6770 1gb for 75 quid, so happy!