HD 4000 for temporary gaming

[tical2399]

Ok guys I have to RMA my 7870 and i'm using the integrated graphics of my 3570 non k to see the screen, watch youtube etc, but I want to know if the 3570 can handle some games on a temporary basis.

What I'm mainly concerned about is does using the igpu weaken/ shorten the life of the gpu? If so will a week or two (RMA turn around time) of gaming on the igpu really have a bad effect on the cpu?

The game i'm mainly concerned about FFXIV: ARR. If anybody has played this game on the HD 4000 can you let me know what resolution and setting you've played it at that produced a decent frame rate (30+).

If this game is not playable, let me know some that are. Thanks for any info

 

[Scremin34Egl]

No ,don't worry, it will not shorten the life of your igpu/cpu

Don't know if it will run final fantasy at decent frame rates, but give it a try

Heres a list of some games playable on intel hd 4000 graphics
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[geofelt]

The best thing to do is to try it.
Perhaps you might need to reduce the eye candy or resolution. I have had no problem playing civ4 using HD4000
Fast action will be another matter.

And... do not worry about longevity.

 

[samurai221]

You might be able to keep the same resolution but you might have to play on low.

 

[tical2399]

I play at 1080p, but I'm cool playing it at 720 on low for a couple weeks til 7870 comes back. Thanks for the heads up. Left 4 Dead is not really demanding, might play that with my cousin who i'm trying to get into pc gaming.