CPU without integrated graphics

[thicc_thigh_lover]

Hello

 

I'm planning on getting a new machine paired with a Nvidia GTX 1660 (or RTX 2060).

 

My only concern is the CPU. The one I'm interested in, the Intel Core i5-9400F, does not come with integrated graphics.

 

In the past I've always had trouble with installing Linux on previous laptops which had a discrete GPU. The only fix I always found was to disable the external GPU for installation and using the integrated. Since the CPU does not come with integrated graphics this will not be a option. I also don't have a spare CPU laying around which I could use for installation only.

 

Because right now I'm in a situation where I need a new working machine ASAP. The obviously fix would be to just get a regular i5-9400 instead. This could potentially save me a lot of hassle if the earlier described problem will occer. But at the same time it would be kinda frustrating to spend extra money just to be able to install Linux.

 

So my question; can anyone cornfirm it is possible to install Linux using a CPU which has no integrated graphics, flawless, without any hassle?

 

I'm also assuming AMD CPU's like the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 will have the same potential problem?

 

Thanks in advance.

[Electronics Wizardy]

Linux work fine on thses systems. Won't be a issue, I have used linux on lots of systems like this. 

 

Laptops are different as there is normally optimus used to the gpu can be switched to save power.

[sp331yi]

Intel CPUs with nVidia GPUs -- should be no problem, with the right motherboard! W/o integrated graphics should allow you t either save money or get more for it!

[benitiv]

Using a Ryzen 5 2600 and a used RX470 for my workstation. Works out of the box.

 

So just a rule of thumb: AMD does a lot for open source. If you want a trouble free experience go with AMD GPUs since their drivers are already baked into the current kernels.

Another rule of thumb: Do not get the newest cutting edge hardware for your linux system since it usually takes some time until it is fully linux supported.

 

Don't get me wrong: NVIDIA goes well too but, you usually have to go with the proprietary drivers to get the full performance. Those are downloaded from the nvidia web site and not via the packet manager - meaning that you use all the features of the packet manager system as well as there is potentially more trouble when updating your system.

[thicc_thigh_lover]

14 minutes ago, benitiv said:

Using a Ryzen 5 2600 and a used RX470 for my workstation. Works out of the box.

 

So just a rule of thumb: AMD does a lot for open source. If you want a trouble free experience go with AMD GPUs since their drivers are already baked into the current kernels.

Another rule of thumb: Do not get the newest cutting edge hardware for your linux system since it usually takes some time until it is fully linux supported.

 

Don't get me wrong: NVIDIA goes well too but, you usually have to go with the proprietary drivers to get the full performance. Those are downloaded from the nvidia web site and not via the packet manager - meaning that you use all the features of the packet manager system as well as there is potentially more trouble when updating your system.

Unfortunately a AMD GPU is not an option because I need the CUDA cores. Thank you for sharing tho! If I look at the other replies it looks like it will work just fine.

[thicc_thigh_lover]

2 hours ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

Linux work fine on thses systems. Won't be a issue, I have used linux on lots of systems like this. 

 

Laptops are different as there is normally optimus used to the gpu can be switched to save power.

Glad to hear. Thanks for your input!