Do I also require a video card for media PC build?, Already using Gigabyte Z170-HD3 DDR4 MoBo & I5-6600K CPU

[lugithecat123]

Hi guys!

Quick question. I am building my first PC with the primary use as a media center for music and 4k movies and streaming and a bit of web browsing,(there will be no gaming). My question being, is It vitally necessary to also run a video card on top of what I already have or will my motherboard and processor suffice on there own . will there be any benefit or noticeable difference for my limited needs. with or with out the card.

I am using a Gigabyte Z170-HD3 ddr4 mobo and i5-6600K processor

Many thanks.

 

[Luminary]

The i5-6600k comes with integrated Intel HD Graphics 530, and that is plenty for a media center.

You don't really need a dedicated graphics card unless you are gaming or working with video/ graphics development.

 

[lugithecat123]

Hi luminary thanks for the fast response! thats great so no chances of it choking up on the high res stuff anytime soon then?

 

[Luminary]

The Intel HD 530 should be plenty for those tasks. 😉

 

[lugithecat123]

Thanks very much for help also while I have you I was hoping my mobo was future proof in the sense that i know it is hdmi 2.0 but i can't seem to get any concrete evidence it is also hdcp 2.2 complaint can you shed any light on this?

 

[Luminary]

Hdcp 2.2 isn't listed on the specifications of the motherboard, so I don't believe it is supported.

The motherboard and CPU are both very good chocies in terms of quailty hardware, however, and should last you a good long time.

 

[lugithecat123]

thanks luminary you've been a fantastic help.

 

[Luminary]

You're most welcome.