What video card should I purchase for old iMac?

I have an old Mac 24 inch, and it seems that the video card is not working. How do I find which video card to purchase? I have a serial number.

You could take a look into an appropriate repair guide to see what is shown for your model build identifier version of iMac (intel) with a 24-inch display; there were at least three models with that size display. Not a single one, was of PowerPC architecture.
•iMac Intel Repair - iFixit guides:
http://www.ifixit.com/Device/iMac_Intel
Depending on which one it actually is, could change processes
involved, availability, part numbers, or price of parts.
Good luck & happy computing!

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