i7 4790k onboard graphics?

newpcgaming · Sep 15, 2014

so i bought a combo on newegg, which had allot of the parts i was looking for anyway, and i wondered why it was so cheap (699 on sale, 799 originally) and it will be here in 2 days, and then after looking again i realized it doesn't come with a graphics card!!! So my question is what can i run, if anything, using the i7 4790k integrated graphics alone.

p.s, i plan on getting a dedicated graphics card later, but don't know when.

swiftleeo · Sep 15, 2014

newpcgaming :

You can play CPU intensive games that do not require amazing graphics but if you try to play any kind of GPU intensive game you will call your computer a lot of hurtful names in many different languages

Also, flash games will probably run better on the integrated graphics vs. dedicated graphics.

newpcgaming · Sep 15, 2014

so, with that processor, can i afford to buy a less pricey graphics card, or do i still need to buy a mid end one?

swiftleeo · Sep 15, 2014

newpcgaming :

It really depends on the game your playing and the resolution your playing at. Give me an example of the kind of game you plan to play.

For example, Minecraft is very CPU intensive and thus does not require a particularly powerful GPU as long as you have a powerful CPU.

legend001523 · Sep 15, 2014

You still need a good gpu to play games, a dedicated gpu can run any steam game, any COD up to mw3, probs bf3 or maybe bf4

newpcgaming · Sep 15, 2014

skyrim, gmod, maybe the occasional fps, along with whatever else looks good

swiftleeo · Sep 15, 2014

newpcgaming :

I would look for a mid-to-high end card. Just be on the safe side instead of wasting money on a low end card and having to upgrade in a few months. What kind of budget are you on for a Gfx card? An R9 270x 2GB would be pretty decent.

legend001523 · Sep 15, 2014

You'll do fine with skyrim, and most fps games

geofelt · Sep 15, 2014

I suggest you try out the integrated graphics and see how you do.
Then you can better assess what your discrete graphics upgrade needs are.

You can run strategy games or others without fast action reasonably well.
Shooters, probably not.
One thing to do is to allocate more than the minimum amount of system ram to be used by the integrated graphics. It makes a difference.

When you buy a discrete card, you will not use the integrated graphics at all, so you will want a sufficiently strong graphics card. In planning for a strong graphics card, I would look for a quality psu in the 600-650w range

3Dns · Sep 15, 2014

The HD-4600 from intel is like a GPU for around 60$-70$ in perfomance.
I haved play league of legends in High Resolution with 40-60 fps with CPU only xD (I7-4770k)
But yeah if you take that CPU you need something more like GTX750ti and above.

swiftleeo · Sep 15, 2014

3Dns :

This.

Personally I would get atleast a GTX 770 or R9 280x, but they aren't exactly budget-oriented

newpcgaming · Sep 15, 2014

my budget was 750, im now at 710, but i think i can bump it up, any gpu suggestions?

swiftleeo · Sep 15, 2014

newpcgaming :

710 for a graphics card? I'd get a R9 290 (about 400) or if you want to max out your budget you can get a 780ti.

You should be fine with a GTX 770 or R9 280x though.

newpcgaming · Sep 15, 2014

No, sorry i didn't clarify, i meant 710 entirely, 750 was my overall budget, but i think i can bump it to 850, leaving me with 140$ for a gpu, can i get a good gpu for that much?

swiftleeo · Sep 15, 2014

newpcgaming :

You can get my HD 7850 for way under that. PM me if you want details. You won't get ultra settings but it will probably be better than the integrated graphics.

3Dns · Sep 15, 2014

For 700$ you can take something like this. You can play almost anything in ultra at 1080p right now.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Apevia X-SNIPER2-BL ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $707.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-15 17:15 EDT-0400

newpcgaming · Sep 15, 2014

i would, but i already ordered all of the parts and they're on there way, which im ok with, but do you think i can get a good gpu for 150ish? and when im playing games does it only use gpu or does it use gpu and cpu in combination?

newpcgaming · Sep 15, 2014

is the Radeon R7 265 a good option?

3Dns · Sep 15, 2014

Hmm can you tell us the entirely build ?

newpcgaming · Sep 15, 2014

i can probably get my birthday $ early, so i may be able to up it a bit

newpcgaming · Sep 15, 2014

wrong one, here it is:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/chuckles1229/saved/#savedbuild_1460014

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