Buy a GPU later?

[njmyers3]

Sorry if this is in the wrong section.

I'm planning to build my rendering/gaming computer soon. Is it possible to build it without a GPU, use it for about a month (so I can get more money), and then add a GPU? Will it cause any issues with windows or anything? Thanks

[ThatOneRussian]

How would you render without a gpu no that is not possible

[vanished]

This works fine assuming your CPU has some sort of integrated graphics.  It will perform much worse of course, but be totally usable.

 

It won't cause any driver issues either.

[ThatOneRussian]

IF you have integrated graphics sure but it will be so much slower than a dedicated gpu

[vanished]

IF you have integrated graphics sure but it will be so much slower than a dedicated gpu

Only the very lowest (because cheap) and very highest end CPUs (they expect you to get a card) don't have integrated graphics these days.  And yes it will be slower but more than enough for general use, and will even run some simple games fine at lower graphics.

[Drackeo]

I would definatly suggest that you save some more money and get at least a 950 or 380 or something similar. And build it all at the same time. 

[manikyath]

How would you render without a gpu no that is not possible

cpu rendering potato race

 

and as said, as long as your cpu has integrated graphics (most intel chips, and amd APUs do) you're fine.

dont expect the integrated graphics to scream performance tho

[TheRandomness]

If you haven't already got the parts go with the most powerful budget AMD APU or a Broadwell i7 if budget allows if you're not planning on a GPU for a while.

[ThatOneRussian]

Well rendering includes things like autocad which can take so much time with only integrated graphics

[SteveGrabowski0]

I'd just go for a locked Skylake i5 or i7 when they come out and play games on 720p until you can get the GPU you want.

[Drackeo]

If you haven't already got the parts go with the most powerful budget AMD APU or a Broadwell i7 if budget allows if you're not planning on a GPU for a while.

 

Good question what is your budget and planned build?

[njmyers3]

Sorry I didn't say this but I should have said that I knew it wouldn't be nearly as powerful without it, and I'm planning to get a 970. So thanks for confirming that it works

[njmyers3]

And here's planned build if interested http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mqrpP6

[vanished]

And here's planned build if interested http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mqrpP6

How much are you planning to OC that CPU... that cooler is great for stock but isn't going to be breaking any records without melting

[skyress3000]

How would you render without a gpu no that is not possible

Most rendering is done on the CPU with optional GPU acceleration. (Except 3D rendering)

[TheRandomness]

Sorry I didn't say this but I should have said that I knew it wouldn't be nearly as powerful without it, and I'm planning to get a 970. So thanks for confirming that it works

Which is better for rendering, a 970 or 390?

[Drackeo]

And here's planned build if interested http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mqrpP6

 

so its around 1500?

[njmyers3]

How much are you planning to OC that CPU... that cooler is great for stock but isn't going to be breaking any records without melting

Stock is fine for me now, maybe in future I'll get a water cooler and OC to 4.5.

[Drackeo]

Which is better for rendering, a 970 or 390?

 

depends on the CUDA i think. If the program takes advantage of CUDA then 970

[njmyers3]

so its around 1500?

Yes, sorry all prices aren't on there, I have them all in an amazon wishlist.

[vanished]

Which is better for rendering, a 970 or 390?

Depends on the program I would imagine.  If it uses CUDA the 390 would be useless.  If it's openGL or something like that then probably whichever card is more powerful (390 I think). Some programs require specific "pro grade" cards and would simply refuse to benefit from either.

[Drackeo]

Depends on the program I would imagine.  If it uses CUDA the 390 would be useless.  If it's openGL or something like that then probably whichever card is more powerful (390 I think). Some programs require specific "pro grade" cards and would simply refuse to benefit from either.

 

100% 390 unless Cuda

[manikyath]

Which is better for rendering, a 970 or 390?

rendering applications generally have a strong preference for brands.

 

you're best off looking into the specific applications you're using to know that.

[TheRandomness]

depends on the CUDA i think. If the program takes advantage of CUDA then 970

Yes, sorry all prices aren't on there, I have them all in an amazon wishlist.

More questions What programs will you be using @njmyers3? Because iirc AMD GPUs and openGL or whatever it's called works real nice according to some posts. Also 390 is slightly cheaper in some regions.

EDIT: There's about 4 of these posts from different users...

[crystal6tak]

How much are you planning to OC that CPU... that cooler is great for stock but isn't going to be breaking any records without melting

Any reason for the WD black? You could just get a cheap Seagate Barracuda ($45.99) 7200rpm 1tb and use the $71 saved to up the CPU cooler to NH-D15 ($92.49) and still save $8.5 overall.