Do I need a graphics card?

[Kitsan]

I have a 2600K and a Maximum V Formula in a GD08 which I want to use for running netflix, 4K content (movies....etc, zero gaming), im guessing the HD 3000 graphics will be too weak but I would like it confirmed?

 

If I did have to buy a graphics card, which is the best solution for best picture quality/use case stated above?

 

Not graphics related:

 

Would I need to run a cable from the motherboard I/O for the SupremeFX IV – AMPed audio to work, or will it work normally through a HDMI cable?

[Wolly9102]

24 minutes ago, remus243 said:

I have a 2600K and a Maximum V Formula in a GD08 which I want to use for running netflix, 4K content (movies....etc, zero gaming), im guessing the HD 3000 graphics will be too weak but I would like it confirmed?

 

If I did have to buy a graphics card, which is the best solution for best picture quality/use case stated above?

 

Not graphics related:

 

Would I need to run a cable from the motherboard I/O for the SupremeFX IV – AMPed audio to work, or will it work normally through a HDMI cable?

You want to run netflix in 4K? You need at least an 1050 with 4 gb. Other 4K content a 1030 will also works. Or for AMD equivilant an RX 550/560. Dunno if AMD Polaris (RX 550/560) will work with 4K netflix tho

[Kitsan]

hmm so I've got two completely difference answers....

[Kitsan]

Naisu, at least were both wiser, thanks for posting

[Madgemade]

Well if you want tot use a 4K monitor then you will need a graphics card. The HD 3000 can't do 4K. At least not at 60hz anyway. But I guess if you are not gaming, maybe you don't need 60hz?

According to the specs for your motherboard it doesn't do 4K. I expect it will though just at 30hz.

 

Basicly it comes down to: Do you have a 4K monitor?

If you DON'T then you don't need a GPU.

If you do, then you need one to get the monitor to work at 60hz or maybe even at all.

If you don't have a 4K monitor then you don't need 4K netflix. Except for the higher bitrate which is pretty unimportant.

[Kitsan]

Ive got a 60" 4K TV, it's for the living room

[Wolly9102]

6 minutes ago, remus243 said:

Ive got a 60" 4K TV, it's for the living room

Well if you want netlfix in 4K I would check out this article

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4583/~/4k-uhd-netflix-content-on-nvidia-gpus

 

and also I believe you needed at least an HDMI 2.0 cable

[Tristerin]

7 minutes ago, remus243 said:

Ive got a 60" 4K TV, it's for the living room

Then yes you need a GPU capable of displaying @ 4k.  There are a lot of GPU's capable of displaying at 4k, but doing any content in 4k is another thing.  Im redoing my HTPC and putting in an old R7 260x, it can output HDMI @ 4k 60hz...not sure if it will be capable of Netflix yet though.

[circeseye]

the video card needs to have hdmi 2.0 to do 4k 60htz...other wise it needs an adapter (hdmi 1.x to 2.0 even dp to hdmi 2.0 works)

amd 560 or better nvidea 1050 or better...the earlier cards all require an adapter... amd 400 and 300 series and nvidea 900 series (i believe some of the nvidea 900  and amd 400 do have hdmi 2.0 depending on who made the card not sure thou)

 

[Kitsan]

Would you say that I should really go for a 1060?

[Madgemade]

1660ti. 1060 is outdated now. 1030 does HDMI 2.0 but apparently won't do UHD Neflix according to Nvidia. At least a 1050 is needed so you may as well get something that can do a decent job at gaming. Or just go AMD where there is no artificial gimping.

Really though it would be better to just buy a new PC. The cost of a 1050 even is getting toward half of what a new PC might be. Apparently HEVC decoding is the reason newer hardware is needed, Kaby Lake and newer CPUs have it built in.

[circeseye]

if all your going to do is watch videos and not game then just get a 560 (around 100) or a 1050ti (around 130) theres no need for 1060 or a 1660ti...

[Wolly9102]

Alternative you can upgrade your platform to 7th gen Intel or up and get the same result . Might be an most costly investment but it will repay itself in the long run 

[Kitsan]

8 hours ago, Madgemade said:

1660ti. 1060 is outdated now. 1030 does HDMI 2.0 but apparently won't do UHD Neflix according to Nvidia. At least a 1050 is needed so you may as well get something that can do a decent job at gaming. Or just go AMD where there is no artificial gimping.

Really though it would be better to just buy a new PC. The cost of a 1050 even is getting toward half of what a new PC might be. Apparently HEVC decoding is the reason newer hardware is needed, Kaby Lake and newer CPUs have it built in.

 

I don't really follow any of that logic as you'd still need to buy a new PC ontop of 1050?

 

Or is the built in graphics of the 7100/7300 the same power as a 1050?

[circeseye]

1 hour ago, remus243 said:

 

I don't really follow any of that logic as you'd still need to buy a new PC ontop of 1050?

 

Or is the built in graphics of the 7100/7300 the same power as a 1050?

they are over stating.....for playback 4k 60 youll need a newer intel cpu with the newer igpu it has, is what they are talking about, if you didnt get a video card.....or just get a 1050ti or amd 560....your cpu is fine as long as you have a video card to do the video playback

[Madgemade]

9 hours ago, remus243 said:

Or is the built in graphics of the 7100/7300 the same power as a 1050?

Not the same power but it can do 4K and the built in graphics of older Intel CPUs can't. If you get a 7th gen or newer CPU you don't need any GPU, the built in one is good enough.

[Kitsan]

For those who might find this thread useful I ended up buying an RX570 today, thanks to all for your advice