I don't game, so do I need a dedicated gpu in my notebook?

[envy14tpe]

I need to buy a new laptop. I want a laptop for general purpose. I don't want to play games on it.
I want to surf the web, watch movies, and normal day to day stuff. I want the keyboard so I'm suggesting
a laptop not a tablet.

Is there any reason to buy a notebook with dedicated graphics? I think the new Ivy chips can do
everything I need without extra cost of gpu. There seem to be plenty good notebooks out there.

Please make any comments to things I may be overlooking.

 

[deadlockedworld]

Nope. Dedicated graphics are not needed if you are not gaming, running external monitors, etc. Pretty much all decent integrated graphics today will stream video without too much of a problem.

The new ivy bridge processors have improved graphic abilities too -- so they are better than the integrated graphics of a couple years ago.

 

[envy14tpe]

Agreed. Also, if I do run an external monitor I'm sure the Ivy can handle it.

Just looking to seeing if I'm missing anything in my thought.

 

[phyco126]

If my intel 945 GM POS integrated graphics chip can seemlessly run a 1080P 42" TV for non-gaming use, then an Ivy chip will be more than capable.

 

[envy14tpe]

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