Core i7-4770K graphics vs. video card graphics

[evaninspain]

I have decided to buy an i7-4770K with the following motherboard for a PC build:

ASUS Z87-A LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

I don't game and need a quiet computer (without loud fan noises). Will the on-board 4770K graphics be sufficient for my needs (web/office/watch videos) or will I notice a significant performance improvement with a separate video card.

Thanks!

 

[InvalidError]

A video card is only necessary if you are going to use 3D, GPGPU or more displays than what can be connected to your motherboard's outputs.

 

[wanderer11]

It sounds like a 4770k is way overpowered for your use. Maybe you should look at AMDs APU line for a cheaper option. To answer your question the igpu will work fine for the uses you listed.

 

[Deus Aquila]

You will be fine with the integrated graphics, no need for a videocard

 

[bradsctt]

I have decided to buy an i7-4770K with the following motherboard for a PC build:

ASUS Z87-A LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

I don't game and need a quiet computer (without loud fan noises). Will the on-board 4770K graphics be sufficient for my needs (web/office/watch videos) or will I notice a significant performance improvement with a separate video card.

Thanks!

Will the system be used only for office, or will it have more processor heavy tasks?
If you are just doing office work etc, you should just get an i5 4670k, as that is more than enough for office work. If you do not plan on overclocking, get the standard i5 4670 or i7 4770, not the K models, as these are the models aimed at overclocking.

The HD 4600 integrated graphics are more than enough for office, web browsing and watching videos.

 

[evaninspain]

Thank you all for your quick reply! I will save a few $'s on a graphics card and enjoy the silence

 

[StarBG]

Intel Pentium G3220 would be more than enough, no need to get a high end CPU for web/office/video, even an old Pentium 4 would be enough.

 

[InvalidError]

As wanderer said, a 4770k is seriously overkill for what you described. If you insist on having a K-chip, you can step down to a 4670k.

But if you are really only going to use your PC only for office/web/youtube/netflix/etc. with absolutely no gaming or other more demanding applications, even a Celeron or Pentium CPU would get the job done... or you could buy a 4-5 years old Core2Duo for $100-150 (whole system including PSU, RAM, HDD, etc.) off eBay and that might still be overkill for your uses: on my Core2Duo E8400, I could simultaneously play 5x 1080p videos in full software decode before the CPU would hit 100% load and that's at stock 3GHz clock.

 

[FPSer89]

I agree with getting a Intel G3220 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EUVG3P6. I've just installed three of them into machines from servers to workplace computers that will be used for the same things you want to use it for. It's an AMAZING value CPU.

 

[StarBG]

I have the Intel G860 on my other PC and it is a beast and those CPUs are best value CPUs for little money, more than you would think of them.