can an intel g1610 run 2560x1440 resolution?

[CursiveQ]

hey guys, i have a shimian 27'' monitor that's 2560x1440. i am planning to build a super budget build to power it. this will only be for web browsing and email. will the g1610's gpu be able to run this resolution without any problems? if not, can you guys recommend the cheapest cpu i can get to run it? thanks!

 

[monstercameron]

perfect situation for a amd apu
amd a4-3300 has dual cores, decent graphics and is cheaper than the g1610
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819106013
it should support 2560x1600

 

[Dice144]

Only support it if it has DVD-D

 

[Sleepingforest]

Intel HD graphics will support 1440p fine as long as you use displayport. But generally, I think you'll get a better experience with an APU if spending minimal money is your goal.

 

[Phynaz]

Yes. Here's the specs of an HP desktop with that CPU.
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/14269_na/14269_na.pdf

 

[Phynaz]

Intel HD graphics will support 1440p fine as long as you use displayport. But generally, I think you'll get a better experience with an APU if spending minimal money is your goal.

The Celeron is lower power, lower cost and faster than a A4-5300.

 

[CursiveQ]

the g1610 is only 34.99 from microcenter. is the a4-3300 still a better buy?

my monitor doesn't have displayport only DVI-D.

thanks for the help guys.

 

[max347]

FWIW (and I hate to say it, because I love recommending AMD), the g1610+hd graphics scores higher on 3dmark06 than the a4

http://www.chw.net/foro/reviews/955...a4-3300-igp-radeon-hd-6410d-xp-sp3-lin64.html

http://www.3dmark.com/3dm06/17123141

 

[mrle]

The celeron supports the resolution no problem, but I haven't so far seen any socket 1155 boards with dual-link DVI-D, which is required for 2560x1440. At least the cheap ones are all single link and max out at 1920x1200, and the more expensive ones have DisplayPort which is capable of higher resolutions. I had the same problem and ended up buying a discrete Radeon 6450 for 2560x1440 output.

AMD FM2 boards, even cheap ones, often have dual-link DVI-D on board so a low end APU might be a better option after all.

 

[Insert_Nickname]

The celeron supports the resolution no problem, but I haven't so far seen any socket 1155 boards with dual-link DVI-D, which is required for 2560x1440. At least the cheap ones are all single link and max out at 1920x1200, and the more expensive ones have DisplayPort which is capable of higher resolutions. I had the same problem and ended up buying a discrete Radeon 6450 for 2560x1440 output.

AMD FM2 boards, even cheap ones, often have dual-link DVI-D on board so a low end APU might be a better option after all.

This ^^

The Celeron might be cheaper, but good luck finding a H61 board with either Displayport or dual-link DVI. Even if you do find one with Displayport, you'll need a Displayport - to - dual-link DVI adaptor. And those are not cheap.

So in the end you'll have to decide if you pay for a more expensive MB or a discrete graphics card. I'd definitely recommend a discrete card.

 

[CursiveQ]

thank you guys so much for the help!

 

[VirtualLarry]

The Celeron is lower power, lower cost and faster than a A4-5300.

The GPU, which is important for that high res, even in 2D mode, is certainly not faster than an AMD APU.

FWIW (and I hate to say it, because I love recommending AMD), the g1610+hd graphics scores higher on 3dmark06 than the a4

Hmm, perhaps I'm wrong. I know AMD cuts down the IGP for their dual-cores, didn't realize that they cut it down more than Intel did.

AMD APUs still have much better drivers and image quality, and like someone said above, good luck finding a cheap Intel mobo with DVI-D dual-link.

 

[jacktesterson]

AMD's drivers are much better too.

I'd go with the AMD APU.

 

[Insert_Nickname]

Hmm, perhaps I'm wrong. I know AMD cuts down the IGP for their dual-cores, didn't realize that they cut it down more than Intel did.

They're quite seriously cut down actually. The 5300 only has a 128:8:4 (shader/TMU/ROU) configuration. 5400K is slighly better at 192:12:4. Compare this with the A8's 256:16:8 and A10's 384:24:8.

The low-end ones are still better then the HD2000/2500 though... ()