would this work without a gpu?

cypfrinide · Jan 3, 2015

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/n6WhdC would all of this work without a discrete graphics card? like would the processors integrated graphics work with the motherboard?

BigBadBeef · Jan 3, 2015

That's how it works, yes. Though in terms of "work" I'm not sure how you'd expect it to perform.... definetely won't run battlefield on 4k! XD

cypfrinide · Jan 3, 2015

not what im intending to use it for haha just some simple gaming is all but okay cause i was reading that the mobo i have listed is compliant with a series apus that have integrated r5 and r 7 series and the processor is an 8 series? i think? im just having some trouble getting parts to work i just somehow ruined my pre built and now i have an excuse to upgrade and i don't really have the money for a decent processor and a nice gpu so i figured i get a decent processor with bearable integrated grphics so i can install the cpu to that mobo and the integrated graphics will work out just fine? sorry for the long reply im just trying to do some research

DonkeyOatie · Jan 3, 2015

You are using an APU. They are intended to work well without a discrete GPU, relying on the powerful iGPU.

Big question - What are you trying to do with this system? HTPC - good, light gaming, good, .....??

RookieOfTheYear · Jan 3, 2015

Like big beef said, it will work. But if you're going to be gaming, you would be much better off saving up another $100 and getting something like this.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Biostar TA970 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 260X 1GB Core Edition Video Card ($108.97 @ OutletPC)
Total: $332.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-03 09:26 EST-0500

cypfrinide · Jan 3, 2015

DonkeyOatie :

for right now all i need it for is league of legends and titanfall
did some research and the integrated graphics runs titanfall with an average of 45 fps on medium and thats with 4gb of ram but i'll have 8 which idk if that makes a big impact but im not to sure but yeah im not a huge gamer where i need 60fps and what not i just want the game to be playable i love titanfall and the insane audio it contains i would like to be able to play battlefield even at lowest settings but i can save up some money and wait to get a nice gpu, i was thinking a 750ti SC would be a good 1st choice

DonkeyOatie · Jan 3, 2015

If you EVER plan to get a discrete GPU, I would NEVER choose an APU. The CPU section is just too weak. If you are taking the AMD route, I would be looking at an FX 6300 as RookieOfTheYear has suggested.

Intel

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($68.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($45.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R7 250X 1GB Video Card ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $237.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-03 09:40 EST-0500

Heck of a lot better and with a long upgrade path.

cypfrinide · Jan 3, 2015

well is there a different processor i could get that would fit my mobo? only so i wouldnt have to get a new mobo as well as im only 18 and having a very rough time getting a job at the moment

cypfrinide · Jan 3, 2015

DonkeyOatie :

Okay donkey you caught my attention, i have an evga 500w 80+ certified psu sitting here untouched along with a arctic cooling rev 7 v2 heatsink and fan i ordered my case and the mobo i listed above but i can cancel, so if you can get me a case, mobo cpu, ram and maybe a gpu that can run titanfall for under 300 please do

DonkeyOatie · Jan 3, 2015

If you already have the motherboard, then you are in a box. Any 'better' CPU will have no iGPU, so you will have to buy a discrete GPU. Your limited budget is forcing you to make poor choices (or at leas ones I would not recommend)

If you stay with an APU, get better, faster memory. The APU uses that memory for graphics processing and can use the extra speed.

cypfrinide · Jan 3, 2015

DonkeyOatie :

Would this be a better configuration with the apu? would it leave any upgrade room for a new processor and a discrete gpu? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NmsGt6

DonkeyOatie · Jan 3, 2015

Because if timing, I'm answering questions out of order. That build is an improvement, but it has not real future. You are going to run out of CPU fast. It works for Titanfall, but what about the next thing you want?

Back to your challenge. Titanfall minimum specs are slightly better than dirt. My old laptop will do the business. My recommendation is based on this: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/build-budget-gaming-pc,4021.html the Q4 Budget gamer.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($45.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $308.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-03 10:50 EST-0500

I went a little over to get a 260X.. Rule 1. Buy the best GPU you can afford, even if it means a slight stretch. The 260 is only about $10 less.

You have no storage??
You do not need a cooler beyond stock for this and you can overclock the CPU quite well on the stock cooler.

Read all about the System build I posted and they one the quarter before.

The CPU can be upgraded to an i3, i5, or even i7.

RookieOfTheYear · Jan 3, 2015

Great suggestion DonkeyOatie!

Search

would this work without a gpu?

cypfrinide

Reputable

DonkeyOatie

BigBadBeef

Admirable

cypfrinide

Reputable

DonkeyOatie

Champion

RookieOfTheYear

Honorable

cypfrinide

Reputable

DonkeyOatie

Champion

cypfrinide

Reputable

cypfrinide

Reputable

DonkeyOatie

Champion

cypfrinide

Reputable

DonkeyOatie

Champion

RookieOfTheYear

Honorable

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page