Need vid card recommendation

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       #11

    That would be me.........not a gamer. Thanks for the input. :)
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  2. Posts : 13,576
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       #12

    Doesn`t matter if you`re not a gamer, you still want a good card.

    Don`t even waste $125 on a video card, use the money towards memory.

    Use the i7 6700 graphics for now, they get a 7.1 WEI score which is not too shabby at all.

    What are your considerations for memory ?
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       #13

    What resolution will you be using? Do you plan on using 2160P (3840x2160)?
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  4. Posts : 90
    Windows 7 x64, ultimate/pro/home, SLES x86 & ia64
       #14

    your specs directly from manufacturer:
    GIGABYTE - Motherboard - Socket 1151 - GA-Z170X-UD5 (rev. 1.0)

    to give you an idea of how to figure this out for yourself {so you're not totally oblivious}

    - check if motherboard supports onboard graphics. your does, and provides 1 dvi port {white}, 1 hdmi, and 1 displayport. That's pretty good, the only downside is if you need to use a vga {blue} connection to your monitor in which case you would need a dvi to vga adapter connected off the motherboard. your motherboard if purchased new may come with one.

    - if using onboard graphics, make sure your cpu then supports onboard graphics. don't hold me to this but i believe all of the newest intel cpu's do i rarely see a consumer market intel i5 or i7 skylake that does not do onboard graphics. if this is your cpu: Intel Core i7-6700 8M Skylake Quad-Core 3.4 GHz LGA 1151 65W BX80662I76700 Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 530 - Newegg.com
    then it supports up to a 4096x2034 monitor.

    so if you are not gaming and need a run of the mill computer i would try the onboard graphics first before spending any money on a graphics card that you "probably" don't need.

    but if you want a dedicated graphics card then you need to find one that is
    - hardware compatible, check mobo specs, these days it's all pci-e x16 slot which you have... and it's an open slot you are not using it for something else.
    - physically compatible, that will fit in your tower and not interfere with any other add-on cards you may be using
    - compatible with power supply, that the power supply supplies the correct number if 6-pin or 8-pin supplemental power to the graphics card if it's a high end power hungry one, and that your power supply is large enough to support the card. anything less than 400w is usually a no go, and under 600w PSU you might be chancing it. if you put in a latest greatest power hungry card then worst case you can blow the PSU and wreck the motherboard, otherwise the system will be unstable and crash.
    - check on videocardbenchmarks website for rating of cards that are best for the price, since you said no gaming no sense on buying something more than you don't need.
    Last edited by ron7000; 14 Feb 2016 at 22:37.
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       #15

    Thanks for all the input. This should get me started in the right direction. B-72
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