• Registered: 2022-02-20
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Topic: Integrated Graphics v Dedicated Graphics Card

Hello All

Might need to look for a new PC soon, just wonder your thoughts on whether integrated graphics are good enough these days or should I spend on a dedicated graphics card.

thanks for any help / advice

Stevie

  • Registered: 2022-06-20
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Re: Integrated Graphics v Dedicated Graphics Card

stevieg wrote:

Hello All

Might need to look for a new PC soon, just wonder your thoughts on whether integrated graphics are good enough these days or should I spend on a dedicated graphics card.

thanks for any help / advice

Stevie

I have an 11900K intel chip.  It runs great using the integrated graphics (UHD 750) .. I can run it very successfully even when doing Video editing.  I'd say if you get an i9 Intel chip you do not need a separate video card unless you are doing very heavy graphic arts with tons of FX, layers etc.

3 Reply by Pioneer (edited by Pioneer 2022-11-05 22:16:44)

  • Registered: 2022-01-21
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Re: Integrated Graphics v Dedicated Graphics Card

Stevie, I think it all comes down to your wallet what you are trying and wanting to do.  My husband dealt with a person at PCSpecialist who advised him on his requirements without any actual sales pitch, in the end he went with them with a higher specification they suggested, and he has never regretted. Here is a link if you want to have a look around....... https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/
Vicki

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  • Registered: 2022-02-20
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Re: Integrated Graphics v Dedicated Graphics Card

Hi Vicki

What coincidence, I've brought last 2 PC's from PCSpecialist and thats where I was looking at the moment.

  • Registered: 2022-02-20
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Re: Integrated Graphics v Dedicated Graphics Card

In the end I had an I5 chip with integrated Graphics.  I have successfully been using MoviePlus X5 with no problems.

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  • Registered: 2022-01-21
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Re: Integrated Graphics v Dedicated Graphics Card

stevieg wrote:

In the end I had an I5 chip with integrated Graphics.  I have successfully been using MoviePlus X5 with no problems.

From memory MVP never used any GPU, just CPU, so you shouldn't have problems.  Unlike many video editors where GPUs cause issues.  But then without GPU MVP wasn't able to delve into complicated FX or render fast.