Question on Graphics card for i7-2600 System

[idata]

I am building a computer for home/family use:

Applications are:

1.) Moderate video gaming - nothing hard core

2.) Some video and audio file editing

3.) General home use: browsing, word-processing, email, etc

4.) Mult-user environment: many processes/threads running but not necessarily active

The Proposed System is:

1.) i7-2600 uP

2,) ASUS P8H67-M LE Motherboard

3.) 2 x 2GB DDR3

I am confused on the graphics card requirement because I understand the uP has embedded graphics processing.

Do I need a graphics card ? I was thinking of a low end one such as Radeon HD570 .

Thanks for any advice,

Bruce

[idata]

I don't think you need an add on GPU with your current set up. The embeded graphics in Core i7-26K is capable of running games that doesn't need that much of GPU power. Unless you're going hardcore in gaming then stick with embeded graphics.

[Adolfo_S_Intel2]

If the processor supports embedded graphics, and the motherboard has a video port connector, then there is no need for a PCI / PIC Express video card.