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does graphic card got anything to do with making a better more realistic creatures in blender?

does a computer graphic card has anything to do with making a better 3D models in blender? yeah I own a laptop it isn't really high tech It got an intel GMA 4500MHD card I (I know it's not built for high end gaming) but can I make a realistic looking monster using that card in blende? please help... :(

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1. Yes and no. It will not make your creatures more realistic (that boils down to your skill with creating materials and textures), but it does aid in rendering abilities (how fast your images render). But even on that level, most rendering is done with the CPU, and less with the GPU.