Will PC boot without GPU if power cable is connected to PSU?

edd677 · Jan 26, 2014

Dear all,

Slightly unusual request here! But.... I have built a PC for a friend, who is just waiting for a GPU to arrive. Since he can install this himself, I have connected everything else up, including plugging in a cable for the GPU's power (to the PSU). My friend would like to start the PC and configure all the settings etc BEFORE the GPU arrives next week.

My question is this: Will the PC boot without the GPU if the power cable is connected to PSU? Could this cause any damage?

Thank you kind people!

cst1992 · Jan 26, 2014

Yes, if the motherboard has onboard video.
Many people use PC's just fine, they haven't even heard about a graphics card.
However, you cannot configure everything before the card arrives.
You'll need to install GPU drivers after installing the card.

edd677 · Jan 26, 2014

cst1992 :

Excellent - The motherboard is a MSI Z87i Gaming AC, am I correct in assuming this would have onboard graphics?

And is it not an issue that there is a power cable leaving the PSU with nothing connected the other end? I had thought this would stop the computer from booting - perhaps because it thought there may be an issue.

Thanks!

cst1992 · Jan 26, 2014

No.
There is no issue.
Just use one of the zip-ties and bundle it with the other cables.

edd677 · Jan 26, 2014

cst1992 :

Thanks! I wasn't sure of his reaction if it started beeping profusely!

cst1992 · Jan 26, 2014

Also, about onboard video, the motherboard has HDMI and DVI. No VGA, but you can use an adapter.

edd677 · Jan 26, 2014

cst1992 :

This is the motherboard: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-253-MS

Will it have onboard graphics? Looks like there is only an HDMI port?

His monitor has HDMI port - Can he just use this?

cst1992 · Jan 26, 2014

You told me the motherboard already.
Yes, the motherboard has DVI and HDMI connectors.
A HDMI will work fine.
Also, if there is a DVI connector on the monitor, then it's better quality than HDMI.
Although for 1080p, both are same.

edd677 · Jan 27, 2014

cst1992 :

Apologies, and thank you! At what point is DVI better? My screen does 1920 x 1080 max.

cst1992 · Jan 27, 2014

DVI goes to 2560x1600, and the quality of picture will be better. However, in your case, HDMI is totally fine.

edd677 · Jan 27, 2014

cst1992 :

Ok, thanks!

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