HD4000 adequate for HD video editing?

Tango11

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Is the HD4000 adequate for HD video editing or do I need a discrete video card? I won't be playing any games.

I understand that some editing software such as Sony Movie Studio can benefit from a discrete video card for rendering, but does that only apply to the final render (rather than previewing during editing)? If I've spent a few hours filming and editing, I don't mind waiting 15 minutes rather than 10 for the final output to render.

I'm thinking of getting an i7 3770k overclocked to 4.2ghz (along with 16GB RAM, 120GB SSD). Initially I had thought that I would need a video card such as a GTX 660ti, but these forums seem to be suggesting that a powerful video card is needed only for gaming, and that the HD4000 on an i7 should be adequate for HD video editing.
 

ShintaiDK

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HD4000 will be fine for that.

Not to mention the HD4000 comes for free, and you can always add a discrete card later.
 

snoylekim

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Is the HD4000 adequate for HD video editing or do I need a discrete video card? I won't be playing any games.

I understand that some editing software such as Sony Movie Studio can benefit from a discrete video card for rendering, but does that only apply to the final render (rather than previewing during editing)? If I've spent a few hours filming and editing, I don't mind waiting 15 minutes rather than 10 for the final output to render.

I'm thinking of getting an i7 3770k overclocked to 4.2ghz (along with 16GB RAM, 120GB SSD). Initially I had thought that I would need a video card such as a GTX 660ti, but these forums seem to be suggesting that a powerful video card is needed only for gaming, and that the HD4000 on an i7 should be adequate for HD video editing.

Sony Movie Studio shows the option to leverage Intel QuickSync , which should be part of HD 4000 on your I7 .. for light/hobbyist editing you'll be fine