Intel integrated graphics on i5 6xx

[ghnader hsmithot]

http://www.intel.com/products/processor/corei5/index.htm
Intel® HD Graphics provides superb visual performance for sharper images, richer color, and life-like video and audio. Available on Intel Core i5-600 processor series.

I would like to ask about this.Does the graphic card actually exist on the chip itself?So does that mean you dont have to buy a card?Does on-chip graphics disrupt the video card in any way?

 

[tecmo34]

1) The CPU has a video card controller on board that works with the on-board video on H55, H57 or Q57 motherboards only (P55 doesn't support on-board video).

2) You don't have to buy a dedicated GPU, if you are running an H55, H57 or Q57 motherboard. It is up to you on if you want one or not.

3) If you run a dedicated GPU, it will not effect it's performance in any way.