Radeon HD 5570 HD-557X-ZHF2

Hi all just purchased a Asus Maximus VI Formula the on-board Graphics say it has a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz and 2840 x 2160 @ 60Hz

now as far I can make out my HD 5570 has a max resolution of 2560 x 1600 not sure at what Hz either and also only runs on ddr2 not ddr3 like the asus board runs on

so I guess im asking is, are the on-board graphics better than my old 5570 ? would I be creating a bottleneck with ddr2 memory if it even worked at all

Boozad said:

Motherboards don't have onboard graphics, that will be down to your CPU. As it only supports Intel CPUs then the 5570 will be better than the integrated graphics on an Intel CPU. The 5570 will work and will probably not be bottlenecked by DDR2 RAM.

the term used in the manual says under Graphics says "Integrated Graphics Processor" I just assumed that meant integrated graphics on the board, the processor is an i7 4770k if this makes any difference

Boozad said:

The integrated graphics is supplied by the CPU, the motherboard just provides an outlet for it. The integrated graphics on an i7-4770k will not match up to a 5570, although if you're intending on gaming the GPU itself will not be great.

thanks never new that, sounds like my 5570 should get me going to start with shall have to look at options after I get things set up

Boozad said:

If you're running such a high end CPU on a high end motherboard you really need to compliment them with a high end GPU. If you let us know a budget we'll source you one.

budget approx. midrange maybe bit higher just been having a look around and there are loads some stupid money some very cheep but still better than my board not really a gamer so far but who knows just seen some awesome graphics online from a pc game !, but use psp and sound editing was looking at hd 7790 but not been looking long yet to know if good or bad ?