Does it make sense to mate a new build with no GPU? (For now)

[goldhound44]

Hey guys, I am currently putting together a new PC, and would like some feedback. 

Does it make any sense to build a new PC and not include a GPU?  I'm pretty set on a 4690k for this build, but it doesn't make sense for me to get that right now if I also have to budget for a GPU. 

So expanding on my main question, is it completely idiotic to run on the i5's integrated graphics (4600) for a month or two and then get a GPU later? (Considering the 380X when it comes out).   I am currently running a "craptop" with an i3-3110M and it's integrated graphics (2000 i think?) so I feel like even the jump up to the integrated on the i5 would be enough for a little while until I can budget in a real GPU.

Any feedback is appreciated,

thanks,

GH4

[Gala]

It is not. Play CSGO and LoL and you are fine.

 

Flash/HTML5/FFMpeg playback is fine with that GPU, as is advanced UI elements like OpenGL Compiz, or Plasma and GNOME animations.

[theereal]

It's up to you, as long as you dont have to wait wayyy to long untill you can purchase a GPU

[deVIZtation]

You can totally still game on integrated graphics. Most prebuilts are built on integrated graphics for something like a GTX 610, which isn't any better than integrated in the first place.

[Bogica]

It is not. Play CSGO and LoL and you are fine.

 

Flash/HTML5/FFMpeg playback is fine with that GPU, as is advanced UI elements like OpenGL Compiz, or Plasma and GNOME animations.

I agree. Most lightweight gaming will run fine.

Just buy it and wait a bit for the GPU. Or wait for some holiday discount or something, since you mentioned 2 months, that's almost New Years.

[projectmayhem]

I remember I played skyrim at like 13 fps on my laptop before I built my PC.

 

Then I built my PC with no GPU....when the GPU went on sale I bought it, MSI GTX 770.

 

GPU prices dropped and I sold my 770 and upgraded to the 780 for about $100 out of pocket. I have been happy ever since.

So yeah...perfectly acceptable. As a matter of fact, I would encourage it. Wait until next month when there should be a lot of sales and you could be able to pick up a GPU for a very attractive price.

 

Best of luck to you man, and I like your build. 

[Ghostay]

Hey guys, I am currently putting together a new PC, and would like some feedback. 

Does it make any sense to build a new PC and not include a GPU?  I'm pretty set on a 4690k for this build, but it doesn't make sense for me to get that right now if I also have to budget for a GPU. 

So expanding on my main question, is it completely idiotic to run on the i5's integrated graphics (4600) for a month or two and then get a GPU later? (Considering the 380X when it comes out).   I am currently running a "craptop" with an i3-3110M and it's integrated graphics (2000 i think?) so I feel like even the jump up to the integrated on the i5 would be enough for a little while until I can budget in a real GPU.

Any feedback is appreciated,

thanks,

GH4

[goldhound44]

Thank you everyone for your feedback!  I will definitely get myself a brand new 4690k! Cheers!

[Caeradwyn]

I concur with the rest. That's actually one of the best things about modern CPUs having on-chip graphics. The fact that you can get a system up and running without having to have a discreet graphics card allows you to do a higher end build gradually.