Using intel intergrated graphics before buying a GPU.

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Hi, not sure if this is the right place to post this but I need help with my build, I have a few questions.
1. I am currently buying parts for a custom build and was wondering if I can use the intel intergrated graphics for games likes csgo untill i get my gpu which would be about a month later?
2.Would using intergrated graphics too much fry my cpu? (Using a stock cooler)
3.Also would using the intergrated graphics for gaming cause the cpu to get slower and degraded faster over time than it would if I used a dedicated GPU the whole time?
This is the pc I am going to build:
CPU: i5 6500
Cooler: Stock
MOBO: ASRock B150M Pro4V micro atx
RAM: Corsair Vengance 16GB DDR4 (not sure what speed yet, because i think the mobo only supports 2133MHz)
SSD: SanDisk SSD PLUS 120GB
HDD: WD Blue 1TB 7200RPM
Case: Fractal Design - Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case
PSU: EVGA - 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Fans: 1 case fan 120mm on the side panel and there is 1 included with the case.
GPU: gtx 1060 6gb (only buying a couple of weeks after i finish the build) also not sure what brand for the gpu since all this etehrium mining stuff is going on.
Thanks hope someone can help.
 
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Using integrated graphics first is an excellent idea.
You will have no problems.

On the rest of your build:

1. I5-6500 comes with a decent stock cooler that will do the job.
The only reason to replace it is to reduce the 92mm fan noise when under heavy load.

2. Vengeance is a brand, and you pay extra for it. Buy a 2 x 8gb kit of ddr4 2400 speed.
Ram speed means little to intel ram controllers. Corsair lpx is good.
2400 speed will run at the stock 1.2v.
It will default to 2133 speed so you can select 2400 if you want.

3. 120gb is too small for a windows C drive. Make it 240gb at least.
If you go 500gb, you may never need a hard drive. I don't.
You can defer on the hard drive.
It is easy to add a hard drive later if you need...
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Using integrated graphics first is an excellent idea.
You will have no problems.

On the rest of your build:

1. I5-6500 comes with a decent stock cooler that will do the job.
The only reason to replace it is to reduce the 92mm fan noise when under heavy load.

2. Vengeance is a brand, and you pay extra for it. Buy a 2 x 8gb kit of ddr4 2400 speed.
Ram speed means little to intel ram controllers. Corsair lpx is good.
2400 speed will run at the stock 1.2v.
It will default to 2133 speed so you can select 2400 if you want.

3. 120gb is too small for a windows C drive. Make it 240gb at least.
If you go 500gb, you may never need a hard drive. I don't.
You can defer on the hard drive.
It is easy to add a hard drive later if you need to store large files.
Also, buy Samsung 850 evo for better performance and reliability.
4. 450w is ok for a GTX1060. You might go higher if you think you might ever want to upgrade the graphics card. 520w will run a GTX1080.
A psu will only draw the power demanded of it, regardless of the max capability.

Then the evga psu is a tier 3 unit on this list:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html
Consider a tier 2 Seasonic 620w S12II for $35 after rebate:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16817151096

5. Nice looking case, but it has limited cooling capability with only 1 front 120mm fan.
I might use a similarly priced Silverstone Precision SST-PS13B with two front 120mm intakes. Buy a second 120mm fan for the front; ignore any exhaust fans.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163352
If all your air intake is from one source and filtered, your parts will stay clean

 
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Thanks that helped a lot but, I already have all the parts meantioned apart from the RAM, GPU and CPU. Why is the 120gb ssd not enough for windows? I read multiple threads saying that 120gb is more than enough for windows 10 and programs and maybe even fit csgo on it.
 
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120gb will hold windows and more. True.
But... many things default to the C drive.
When a ssd nears full it will slow down and lose endurance.
you will not get 120gb useful, but more like 110gb.
Then, why not put what you use every day on a ssd if you can.
 
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Yeah but I'm only using the SSD for windows 10, some regular small programs like steam ect, and if there is a decent amount of space left, I will put csgo on there too just for the fast map load times. The rest will go on the HDD. Thanks again for the help.

 
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