Oops graphic card moment

[twcinnh]

Hi,

I'm completing my first build. The plan was to use onboard graphics of the i7-2600K processor. I have an ASUS p8z68 Deluxe motherboard and just got my Samsung Syncmaster 730B monitor to plug in for the first power up.

Oops, where does it plug in? After googling it appears this motherboard assumes a discrete graphics card. If wrong please let me know.

Otherwise, I'm looking for a discrete graphics card for a non-gamer. Something with good value that provides for multi monitor display (just 2). I find the whole graphics card discussion beyond me, so am having difficulty understanding what to get and need help.

Thanks for your help.

Tom C

 

[twcinnh]

I should add I'd like to keep it around $125, but am willing to spend more if it benefits non-game applications.

 

[mactronix]

Ok so first that board does in fact have no Video outs on it as its meant to be a pretty good board and "who in their right mind would have one and not a discrete card" Not my words Quoted from Toms own review of the card. I can link you if you like ?

Anyway when you say no gaming, is that at all none what so ever ? If so then this is probably all you want
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/HD_6450/1.html

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102947


Mactronix

 

[twcinnh]

Ok so first that board does in fact have no Video outs on it as its meant to be a pretty good board and "who in their right mind would have one and not a discrete card" Not my words Quoted from Toms own review of the card. I can link you if you like ?

Anyway when you say no gaming, is that at all none what so ever ? If so then this is probably all you want
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/HD_6450/1.html

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102947


Mactronix

Haven't been into games at this point. Mostly I'm using office apps, statistical apps, email, browsing, music , movies and videos, etc. - often all at once. So unless something radical happens to my interests. I'd like something capable of pretty good display on these, but don't expect the type of needs heavy gaming requires.

I would appreciate a link to Tom's review.

Thanks for your help.

Tom C

 

[mactronix]

Haven't been into games at this point. Mostly I'm using office apps, statistical apps, email, browsing, music , movies and videos, etc. - often all at once. So unless something radical happens to my interests. I'd like something capable of pretty good display on these, but don't expect the type of needs heavy gaming requires.

I would appreciate a link to Tom's review.

Thanks for your help.

Tom C

Here you go http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/z68a-gd80-p8z68-deluxe-z68xp-ud5,review-32277-4.html

One of these is realistically as high as I think you want to go.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/HD_6670/1.html
It gives you that comfort knowings its powerful enough that you wont be left wanting and has a nice feature set.
They run at about £100 which is towards the top end of your budget but i feel its probably worth it.
Check out the review and see what you think.
Be warned though there are cheaper models that use GDDR 3. Do not get one of these cards, you want to get one with GDDR5
This is a nice example. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121442
You can get low profile ones if you need to.

Mactronix

 

[twcinnh]

Thanks very much. That card looks good.

Regards,

Tom C

 

[twcinnh]

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