GPU for non gamers

[sebastien calvignac]

Hi, i would like to know if a good GPU is of any use assuming the person wishes to do absolutly no gaming. All i can think of that might utilise a good GPU is multiple screens at high defenition and folding at home. All the others seem to be rather specific programs which might use a good GPU to run faster but can run without issues with integrated graphics. Im thinking something like for ex: intel HD graphics 4400.

 

The question is do i need a GPU if i will do no gaming ?

[virtualTune]

no, you won't meed one

[Kobrastachka]

it helps, i recomend the XFX r7 260x because of how cheep it is

EDIT i use it for 2 screens and folding @ home and i love it

[WinNut]

R7 260X or the iGPU if appropriate.

[SeanBond]

it helps, i recomend the XFX r7 260x because of how cheep it is

NO. Dumb. Dumb. Dumb. At most a non gamer or someone who works with production of some sort should get something like a gtx 730, which is massively overpriced for what it does. Better to get something with hd4600 or better.

[Oshino Shinobu]

Depends what you're doing. If you're just using the PC for general stuff, you don't need one (provided your CPU/mobo has a display output. Different GPUs can help for things like rendering and multiple monitors, but it doesn't sound like you'll need one. 

[Kobrastachka]

NO. Dumb. Dumb. Dumb. At most a non gamer or someone who works with production of some sort should get something like a gtx 730, which is massively overpriced for what it does. Better to get something with hd4600 or better.

DId you read his post, he wants to do F@H and a multi moniter set up NOT production. Read peoples post before commenting plz

[SeanBond]

DId you read his post, he wants to do F@H and a multi moniter set up NOT production. Read peoples post before commenting plz

Speaking or reading peoples post, try reading mine again. I did multi monitor on hd4600 flawlessly. So at most, again a gtx 730 would be the most I could recommend for someone WHO IS A NON GAMER OR WORK WITH PRODUCTION

[Kobrastachka]

Speaking or reading peoples post, try reading mine again. I did multi monitor on hd4600 flawlessly. So at most, again a gtx 730 would be the most I could recommend for someone WHO IS A NON GAMER OR WORK WITH PRODUCTION

THE GTX 730 AND 720 DONT exist, their is a gt 720 and 730 but y would you recommend such a bad video card that is overpriced

EDIT: he could just get the 260x witch can run 4 monitors and is only $120

[SeanBond]

THE GTX 730 AND 720 DONT exist, their is a gt 720 and 730 but y would you recommend such a bad video card that is overpriced

EDIT: he could just get the 260x witch can run 4 monitors and is only $120

gt, gtx. like that actually matters. I would reccomend a bad video card because the point is not for gaming. And I don't think 4 monitors is needed in his case anyway. The gt 730 is half as much and will do the job required.