Integrated GPU - Radeon HD 4250????

[a03dugga]

Im planning on getting the gigabyte ga-880 mobo, and it comes with an integrated GPU, the radeon HD4250. Im wondering if its better to get a proper Graphics Card, like the HD5770 or something?

 

[krooton]

Well given the 4250 performs around the levels of a 9800 Pro (top end card back in 2002/2003), you would be MUCH better off getting even a £40 card like a 4650.

 

[a03dugga]

haha wow, lol okay thanks very much Krooton.

 

[Marine-RX179]

Depends on what you use the PC for. If you are thinking of gaming, you should definitely pick up a gaming card, but if you are only web-browsing and watching videos, the onboard graphic would be enough.

 

[a03dugga]

Well ill be gaming, mainly fps and rts games, hopefully on highest settings.
Wonder if i'd be able to sell the 4250 lol.
Either that or install it on my sisters desktop.

 

[james.miller]

you wont be doing anything on the highest settings with any onboard gpu lol. You cant sell it either, it's a chip on the motherboard; soldered on.

if you want a gaming gpu and you want to run with all the high settings and whatnot then you'll have to buy a decent gaming gpu - 5770 minimum imo

 

[a03dugga]

OHHH right lol, i thought it was like a low-grade gpu that came with it, my bad. With the highest settings comment, i meant when i get a dedicated one, like the gtx 460 maybe, 5770 if i cant stretch my budget.