Lemme put this in simple terms as I can.
Most Intel CPUs will have graphics built in. (there are specific versions of I processors ending in a P that do not have them, but you dont really have to worry about finding these). these are NOT meant for HD video OR gaming.
For AMD, APUs are their only release with graphics built in. These built in graphics are meant more for HD video and budget gaming.
That tallies with my understanding too.
Motherboards also have built in graphics sometimes. They are NOT AS GOOD AS AMD APUs. they cannot be used alongside other graphics solutions. Most of the time, the best thing to do is ignore the motherboard's built in graphics.
You mean in spite of Intel processors having Graphics built in and also the option to expand via PCie slots , there are companies making Graphics in the mother board too!! Why for what purpose !!
Companies must have done so for the Intel ( And AMD ) processors that do not have inbuilt graphics.Because if an user has the option of upgrading through PCIe slots , why give nonsensical Graphics in the mother Board ?May be a temporary low cost solution for the customer.
So your possible graphics setups are:
Intel CPU with graphics (not meant for HD or gaming)
AMD APU graphics (meant for HD and budget gaming)
motherboard graphics (Not as good as APU, and, at this point, probably not any better then Intel graphics)
dedicated card (a good one will easily be much, much better than any of these solutions.)
This is very clear and tallies with my understanding.
AM3 and AM3+ have no graphics solutions, you are correct. In that situation, you would either A.) have to use the motherboard's (crappy) graphics. Not ALL motherboards have graphics, its mentioned in the specs if they do. B.) get a dedicated card.
Perfect ! I thought so too.
For your budget, the APU is your best bet.
Yups makes sense ! But don't want very low CPU power too. I can extend my budget to accommodate a D- Gfx card.
KEEP THIS IN MIND. Only ONE graphics solution listed above is usable AT ONE TIME. (there are exceptions for dedicated cards and certain APU and D-card combinations, but im not going to confuse you with them right now., and you need not worry about it.) you cannot make them work together or anything.
aah ! I know what you are taking about . Hybrid Crossfire isn't it . Please could you enlighten all of us in this.
If Knowledge is Wealth ! Then please make us Rich today.
All I know is that if I am using an APU ( Trinity and Llano ) with a dedicated gfx card then they work in cohesion increasing my Gfx capability.
if I have an Intel processor with a Dedicated gfx card then only one will work as you have mentioned, I have to disable the CPU - Gfx from Bios and make D- gfx primary. So only my D- gfx card will work . Both the CPU - GPU and D-gfx will not work in cohesion , as in APU - D card combination, hope I have understood it correctly..