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1474729	2021-01-27 07:42:00	I am researching parts for a new PC and have decided on an Intel Comet Lake Core i5 10400 with integrated graphics on an ASUS PRIME H410M-A MATX motherboard with an integrated graphics processor. This is so that the current monitor with a DVI-D port can be used. The PC is to replace a much older machine and will mainly be used for word processing, internet, light photo editing and viewing Google Earth. I am now wondering whether the integrated graphics will easily handle the latter or whether I should really be considering getting a graphics card? If so, which one? Reviews say it handles certain games with no issues but it won't be used for gaming at all. Thanks.	tommy (2826)
1474730	2021-01-27 09:00:00	It "should" be fine, if that's all you're doing. You might be hard pressed to get a GPU that still has DVI (you might have to go to a GTX970/980Ti). You monitor is likely going to stop you from getting a recent GPU given it is DVI, the last series (nVidia anyways) which had DVI was the 9xx series and most of those usually only had 1 DVI, though most GTX 970s did come with 2 DVI's. But as I mentioned, if you're not going to be doing any heavy graphics lifting you should be fine. Cheers,	chiefnz (545)
1474731	2021-01-27 10:02:00	It's worth noting that HDMI to DVI adapters are very cheap as they use the same signalling, so DVI on the PC might not be a requirement :)	pcuser42 (130)
1474732	2021-01-28 06:04:00	DVI is still pretty common on the cheaper cards, I have a 1030 and a 1650 I just got to replace it and both have a DVI port on them still. You can always add a graphics card in the future if it turns out to be needed so there's not much to lose in just giving it a go without. In my personal experience if you aren't gaming integrated graphics are perfectly capable for most uses. The only issue I have had is hardware video decoding videos using newer codecs with older integrated graphics, which is why I got the 1030. The 1650 upgrade was to allow a bit of gaming to happen and added just because I could. My tiny cheap dual core media PC has somehow morphed into a 6 core mini gaming PC :) Edit, A Ryzen 3400G might be worth a look. 2 less cores and a bit less CPU performance but much better graphics for a similar price. Really depends on whether CPU or GPU is more important to you	dugimodo (138)
1474733	2021-01-28 07:52:00	Thanks for all the replies, very helpful. Since I don't see the need to replace the current monitor at this time its good to know that the integrated graphics will be sufficient for now and I can add a graphics card later if necessary. I was originally intending to go for the Ryzen 3400G but they are out of stock. Worldwide supplies are also very low hence the switch to Intel.	tommy (2826)
1474734	2021-01-28 08:01:00	I should probably start a new thread but with regards to getting Windows 10 Home, I'm wondering why its ~$10 cheaper to get a copy on DVD rather than USB? Am I missing something or is one more preferable than the other?	tommy (2826)
1474735	2021-01-28 08:07:00	Makes no difference, all you need is a valid key. Better to download the latest version with the media creation tool and use that rather than actually use the DVD or USB. I bought a grey market key off Ebay last time myself, cheap but maybe a bit dodgy.	dugimodo (138)
1474736	2021-01-28 08:29:00	Makes no difference, all you need is a valid key. Better to download the latest version with the media creation tool and use that rather than actually use the DVD or USB. Thats good to know, thanks.	tommy (2826)
1474737	2021-02-14 08:42:00	Just thought I would update this thread to say that the new PC works extremely well with the integrated graphics without a graphics card. It is lightening fast, including when using Google Maps and other maps on the internet. Very happy with the system.	tommy (2826)
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