Z97 g45, graphics problem

Hi there.
I'm trying a new build with:
MOBO: MSI z97 g45
CPU: Intel i7-4790
RAM: 16 GB ram (corsair vengeance CL9 1333 MHz) 4x4
edit: additional info:
COOLER: Intel stock cooler
PSU: Corsair VX550W
BIOS: 7821v23
My system continues to crash and instantly reboot after some random time.
At some point I found out that shouldn't I perform any significative task, it would never crash (like letting windows on with only task manager open).
After I load up some programs in windows, it crashes.
I'm 100% sure it is related to Intel graphics HD 4600, because after I increased the amount of dedicated memory (from 64MB to 1024MB), I could perform a lot more tasks before crash. Finally, I tried using a video card and the system worked perfectly.
I have installed all drivers through the CD and I also downloaded the latest intel graphics driver through MSI website (those downloaded directly from intel won't work), but the issue persists..
I'm really confused

Quote from: RemusM on 09-September-14, 21:29:25
First of all, that's NOT your video memory.
That's the reserved system memory for GPU tasks.
128-256 MB is more than enough in most of the cases.
Secondly, you cannot increase the amount of dedicated video memory.
For your CPU (embedded HD 4600) that limit is 1.7GB and is controlled by the GPU at runtime (depending on the graphics demand).
So I guess I was just changing the upper limit of the memory, otherwise, what's the exact use of that option in bios ("Integrated graphics reserved memory")?
Anyways, for the graphics card I'm thinking about a gtx 770 or 780.
I checked power calculators online and they all say the system will consume under 450W, my choice is between Corsair CX500M or CX600M, since they are both quite less expensive than 750 and should be enough.
So.. are these two's 8 pin power supply compatible with the cpu?
edit: Wait, I just saw your link. That RM sounds good, I'll check it out.

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