CPU new build question...

[silicon]

I noticed that the Intel processors all come with a graphics processor...does this mean I will not need a separate video card? also is it better to get the k model versus the T model.

 

[Yuriman]

I noticed that the Intel processors all come with a graphics processor...does this mean I will not need a separate video card? also is it better to get the k model versus the T model.

You only need a video card if you'll be running games, or need a specific feature.

T model is TDP-limited and will throttle itself under load to prevent high power draw, I only recommend these chips if you need silence and are building in a very confined space or small form factor. For most desktops it serves only to reduce performance. K model has overclocking enabled. If neither of these apply to you, grab a chip without a suffix.

 

[Kenmitch]

^ what he said for the most part.

I guess the exception would be if your looking at the i7's.

Even if you don't plan on overclocking a K chip the i7-4790k would be a better purchase than the i7-4790 for example. The reasoning is the default clock speeds and turbo boost. Well worth the xtra $'s for the speed increase with the option to overclock in the future. Would be MB dependent with overclocking.

 

[Davidpaul007]

What about dual monitor support?

 

[abcodi]

Yes, intel processros have inbuilt graphic cards, you will need a dedicated graphic card if you are playing games or doing 3d work.

 

[Yuriman]

I dunno if Intel's IGP supports 3 screens, but I have used it with 2 before.

 

[manderson]

I dunno if Intel's IGP supports 3 screens, but I have used it with 2 before.

Wish I could be more specific, but I built an ASUS Z87 system last year for a business associate and the BIOS finally supported using the onboard graphics with an add-in dual monitor graphics card. I easily had three monitors going. Used to be as soon as you plugged in a graphics card the onboard graphics would automatically be disabled, but I can't quote specifics on when and how this support changed.

 

[TridenT]

^ what he said for the most part.

I guess the exception would be if your looking at the i7's.

Even if you don't plan on overclocking a K chip the i7-4790k would be a better purchase than the i7-4790 for example. The reasoning is the default clock speeds and turbo boost. Well worth the xtra $'s for the speed increase with the option to overclock in the future. Would be MB dependent with overclocking.

Not really true. If you don't plan on overclocking and don't buy a suitable motherboard, it's not worth the $$. It's up to $30 more for a 100mhz bump by default.

 

[Techhog]

Not really true. If you don't plan on overclocking and don't buy a suitable motherboard, it's not worth the $$. It's up to $30 more for a 100mhz bump by default.

You mean 400MHz bump.

 

[Kenmitch]

You mean 400MHz bump.

And to top it off he didn't even look to see that currently newegg is giving a free $20 promo gift card with the 4790k.

Of course we only know the original poster is looking for a Intel chip so it may be a moot point anyways....No mention of i7 or i5 in his post.

 

[wangotango]

I noticed that the Intel processors all come with a graphics processor...does this mean I will not need a separate video card? also is it better to get the k model versus the T model.

It all depends on what you need and the type of software you're going to use.

I see builds all the time that are a waste of money for the intended use or they drop more money than needed on CPU and skimp on the power supply as an example.

 

[alexeus]

The integrated video cards are slow. Games will run like crap with them, if they will run at all. I personally think these integrated video-cards are a waste.

 

[Yuriman]

The integrated video cards are slow. Games will run like crap with them, if they will run at all. I personally think these integrated video-cards are a waste.

I had a card out for RMA for a bit, and the HD4600 in my wife's PC was able to run both Civ 5 and Guild Wars 2 at 1080P with medium settings. Other than that, we mostly play Minecraft and Hearthstone, which run great on the IGP. Have to say, it was pretty awesome not needing to buy a cheap spare.

I suppose it depends what your expectations are. For me, sometimes I feel it was a waste to put a 7850 in her machine. Intel's IGPs have improved to the point that any and all games will run on them, some of them even with medium or high settings and resolutions.