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Hi, I'm building a new Intel Core i7-6700 PC. I don't imagine doing any gaming on this PC: the only video use will be playback and occasional editing. The PC will be used to drive two monitors, though.

I'm considering my video card options. I could a) use the CPU's integrated graphics, b) install an old HIS Hightech H467QT512P Radeon HD 4670 (512MB) graphics card I have laying around, or c) buy something more modern.

Does anyone have thoughts about what would be best in my situation?

Thanks!
Alan
 
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The iGPU won't affect the cpu at ALL. If you were maxing the iGPU out in a game whilst maxing the CPU somehow, then you might see a little bit more heat, nothing you would notice ! I would stay with the iGPU and save your money until you at least test it !
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I have a old AMD 5770 in a FX 640 AMD CPU on a assus motherboard. The built in graphic on AMD assus board actually tested faster in some test in 3d mark. Then I bought a GTX 40 dollar video card figuring newer chipset would be much quicker. I was right the cheap GTX blew the AMD away. The faster memory and chip technology is hard to beat. That ATI 5770 was 240 dollars brand new when I got it. Seeing that chip technology doubles every 14 months ! new is always better. Now my ATI R7 blows that away and that's already old I'm sure new R8-9 or the new AMD chip next year make those look obsolete. Video editing and dual monitors the built in graphics will be more then enough at those resolutions. I setup multiple monitor systems for financial firm with built in graphics as long as it's a newer desktop.
 
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the new 6700k's IGPU is insane, literally running 100+fps in csgo, I would wait until you test the onboard GPU first, its a big leap forward and i can nearly garantee you it will be enough for what you want to use it for
 
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I agree with allot of the other comments test the integrated I wouldn't even bother with 4670. I have the HD4870 X2 and the integrated chip on My I7 with ASUS Motherboard is faster and as fast in some cases. I don't have to bother with the cables extra heat etc. I could have saved allot of money by saving me from buying a 1200 watt Power Supply for that card. Days of the 1500 dollar game machine to get 60fps in a game are gone thank god. Today the integrated graphics can in most cases provide enough for 90 percent of all the people. I used to be a big PC gamer until the Xbox 360 came out and then the Xbox one was the death of my PC for good. Rather sit in my lounge chair on 65 inch Vizio with Forza then in office chair on a 24 inch monitor. My drawer full of old video cards including that 4870 X2 that was so expensive in the beginning, Now my ATI R7 blows that away even though that has 2 GPU's and double the memory..LOL
 
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Thanks so much for all of the input! One other piece of info: it's important to me to have a silent PC. I'm consulting with someone at AvaDirect who's advising getting a cheap video card to spare the CPU the stress of doing all the video work, which he says will lead to higher temperatures and lost CPU cycles. He's recommended a EVGA GeForce GT 710 01G-P3-2710-KR. Any input on this advice?

Thank you all so much!

Alan
 
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The iGPU won't affect the cpu at ALL. If you were maxing the iGPU out in a game whilst maxing the CPU somehow, then you might see a little bit more heat, nothing you would notice ! I would stay with the iGPU and save your money until you at least test it !
 
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A GT 710 is no better than an iGPU and whether or not you can utilise a dedicated GPU depends on the editing software you're using. Adobe Premier Pro CC, for example, can utilise a GPU for certain functions, but the bulk of the work is done by the CPU. The non-Pro CC edition of Premier can't utilise a GPU at all.
 
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