Need advice on Motherboard and Intel HD4600

[robsky2020]

INTEL I5 4460
ASUS B85M-G
8GB RAM
Samsung SSD 850 Evo
Above are some specs that I am looking at for my cpu. I am learning to trade stocks and I wish to have to a cpu that can support multiple monitors. For a start, I would want to start with 3 monitors and I was wondering if I could push my luck with just the integrated grahic HD4600. Intel website says it is possible. Has anyone tried running 3 display with intel HD4600?

Next, I need some advice on MoBo. Initially , I wanted to go with a low budget Mobo like Asus B85M-G but I realize that it has only 2 USB 3.0 ports at the back panels. I think I wanted more 3.0 ports so I started to look at Asus H97 Pro Gamer, Asus H97-Plus, and H97M-E where they have 4 USB 3.0 ports. I think H series are still affordable to me compared to Z series. In short, I need your advice on which H series is the better one? Also, H series has only 512MB maximum shared memory compared to B85M-G which has 1024 MB. Since, I am trying run on integrated graphic, HD 4600 for my multiple displays, I was wondering if one of those H series is a good choice.

 

[gregbattis]

You should get a gpu something as simple as a gtx 650 ti. like this (GIGABYTE GV-N65TOC-2GI) or 750 ti. You can also get a pci-e to add to a mobo to add more usb's.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16816132045

 

[robsky2020]

Initially, i did consider including a Asus gtx750 phoc 2gb ddr5 but i am trying save some bucks if possible. However, i think i still could afford it if it is absolute necessary to have it. In other words, it is impossible to run multiple screen with just HD4600. Do you strongly against using just HD4600? Do you mind sharing your reasons for that.

Also, are you saying i could add a pci-e(just googled that) to B85M-G to get two more USB 3.0? If that is possible, it will be awesome. I had a quick look at the PCI-E,however, such method seems to be more expensive than the H series. I stand to be corrected.

Thank you.

 

[gregbattis]

I don't see how you can even connect your monitors with that mobo anyway. Most mobos don't even have video port on them. Even if they do it will only be 1 or 2. I recommend getting a 750ti regardless of what you do.

 

[robsky2020]

Thanks for the reply.
ASUS B85M-G
Graphic
Integrated Graphics Processor
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI/RGB ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
- Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
- Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously

Asus H97M-E
Graphic
Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI-D/RGB ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
- Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
- Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 512 MB
Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™
Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously

I am figuring out for 3 display setup with intel hd 4600, is it better go with the one with 512MB shared memory or 1024MB shared memory? I have been getting mixed opinions. Some said more is better while others say shared memory is not that significant as the mobo will get it from SDram if it needs more. Please advise.With that said, i am trying avoid buying that gtx 750 if possible.

Reason i am seriously considering h97 is because it has 4 USB 3.0 ports instead 2 USB 3.0 ports. However, i am very unwilling to do in at the expense of lower igpu shared memory if it will affect my no-gaming 3 display setup.

PS. i wonder why asus decrease shared memory with new series and still promise HD 3 displays etup.

 

[wkm001]

I just put together a system with an Asus Z97-A motherboard and Intel 4690K CPU. On-board video works well, but I haven't played any games. CPU is $200 at Micro Center. Motherboard was $140 with a coupon code at newegg.com.