Processors with Onboard Graphics

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EltonJohn
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2013/10/08 22:05:40 (permalink)

Processors with Onboard Graphics

Hello.  Most of the Intel processors now boast of integrated graphics right on the proccessor itself - no need for a separate graphics accelerator.
 
When building a DAW to run Sonar X-series, would it be better to use the intergrated graphics of the processor, or get a dedicated graphics card?  
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    Bristol_Jonesey
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    Re: Processors with Onboard Graphics 2013/10/09 05:59:31 (permalink)
    There are quite a few users who manage quite well just using the onboard graphics.
     
    Try it, see if it runs ok for you.
     
    If it doesn't, it's cheap enough to buy a PASSIVE card (no fans )

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    Re: Processors with Onboard Graphics 2013/10/13 21:26:51 (permalink)
    It works fine, but I use dedicated card.

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    Re: Processors with Onboard Graphics 2013/10/21 09:33:03 (permalink)
    It should work, but if your system is hurting for RAM or processing power, offloading graphics processing and memory to a dedicated graphics card frees up horsepower for audio processing, in many cases by a substantial margin.
     
    Be aware, however, that heavy duty graphics cards with one or more fans can add to ambient room noise.

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    Re: Processors with Onboard Graphics 2013/10/25 18:27:03 (permalink)
    I'm running off my chip now with zero issues.
    I am getting a dedicated GPU in the near future tho bot only because I want to run 3 monitors.
     
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