Review the onboard video content to understand the key points and requirements.
Review the onboard video content to understand the key points and requirements.
Hey everyone, I recently assembled my fourth computer and had a query about the motherboard/processor setup. I installed a Core i9 10900K into a Rog Maximus XII Formula and noticed there were no video ports on the board. During my research for future upgrades, I didn’t check for built-in video since I assumed such features were standard in higher-end components. I’ve always preferred having onboard video and was surprised to find it might not be included anymore. My investigation suggests that onboard video was once part of the motherboard design before being moved to the processor. I checked the product description of the CPU I purchased, but it’s unclear if it came with built-in video. Should I have confirmed this feature when buying? Do all Intel CPUs now lack onboard video, or is my motherboard the issue? Although I’ve been building PCs for some time, there’s always more to learn. I’m hoping for clear answers so I can proceed confidently. I’m not overly disappointed with the build, but I’m concerned about video connectivity if it wasn’t part of the original specs. Thanks!
It seems you're unsure how to proceed, so just hand over the board and look for one that supports a displayport or HDMI. The i9 does come with built-in graphics, though.
The graphics chip used to be part of the motherboard, now it's inside the CPU, right? Few motherboards lack video output, though some do. I think ASUS assumes customers will buy a graphics card if they get a budget motherboard like this. Most boards come with built-in video, except those CPUs marked with an X or F. CPUs ending in X (such as i9 9920X) are considered high-end and usually lack built-in video. Those ending in F (like i7 10700KF) are typical CPUs without built-in video either. The logic seems to be that fewer heat-generating parts are in the CPU, making it cheaper to make, and many people don’t need it. That’s one downside of not having built-in video—people often overlook it. With AMD CPUs, most don’t include built-in video (most do), which can be frustrating when trying to get a graphics card. Intel boards without built-in video are rare on the standard line, except for certain models like the Maximus, which seems to be one of those exceptions.
I thought the same thing, but I prefer having choices. It seems like I might need to follow what ShrimpBrime recommends.