Using Intel onboard graphics!

[philpill]

Most of you are going to tell me that ideally I want to always have a discrete gpu but just hear me out.

I have an i5-4690k and plan to get a gtx 970 gigabyte g1 gaming but because of the current hole the canadian dollar is in, the prices are higher than I want to pay.

My plan is to just build my rig and run it on the onboard graphics to install drivers and download programs I use and maybe just surfing the web (no games whatsoever). Then switch to a discrete card when I can.

My concern is if this will lower the life of my cpu.

What are your thoughts on what I should do?

[DJfern94]

As long as the cpu is adequately cooled I can't see an issue with it.

[The Official Czex]

It won't lower the CPU life.

 

Also, try to go for a R9-390 if you can.

[Philcat101]

Most of you are going to tell me that ideally I want to always have a discrete gpu but just hear me out.

I have an i5-4690k and plan to get a gtx 970 gigabyte g1 gaming but because of the current hole the canadian dollar is in, the prices are higher than I want to pay.

My plan is to just build my rig and run it on the onboard graphics to install drivers and download programs I use and maybe just surfing the web (no games whatsoever). Then switch to a discrete card when I can.

My concern is if this will lower the life of my cpu.

What are your thoughts on what I should do?

It won't.

The lifespan be just fine as long as your temps don't go too high (which is not going to be affected by onboard graphics so...)

[Mayaa]

No its not going to lower the life time of your CPU, even less so if you were just going to use it for a short time.

[FruitBasketSilex]

Most of you are going to tell me that ideally I want to always have a discrete gpu but just hear me out.

I have an i5-4690k and plan to get a gtx 970 gigabyte g1 gaming but because of the current hole the canadian dollar is in, the prices are higher than I want to pay.

My plan is to just build my rig and run it on the onboard graphics to install drivers and download programs I use and maybe just surfing the web (no games whatsoever). Then switch to a discrete card when I can.

My concern is if this will lower the life of my cpu.

What are your thoughts on what I should do?

It will not decrease the life of the CPU.

However, for gaming, the i yegrated graphics is AIDS. Trust me, I used it for 7 months straight before switching to my 390x.

[App4that]

I'm using mine right now as I'm between graphics cards. If you have the right motherboard you can even overclock the iGPU.

[FruitBasketSilex]

I'm using mine right now as I'm between graphics cards. If you have the right motherboard you can even overclock the iGPU.

What's your best overclock on yours?

[philpill]

I have the h100i cpu cooler by corsair in a 750d case so I assume cooling should be fine.

Thanks for the help everyone!!

[FruitBasketSilex]

I have the h100i cpu cooler by corsair in a 750d case so I assume cooling should be fine.

Thanks for the help everyone!!

Cooling will be perfectly fine.

[philpill]

It won't lower the CPU life.

Also, try to go for a R9-390 if you can.

I will have a look at it but I'm like 80% looks and 20% practicality and I love the way the g1 gaming looks

[Naeaes]

Go for it, man. It won't affect the longevity at all. I'd try gaming too. Take a few steps down in the settings if need be. Also, not all games are hardcore FPS. Most all map-strategy games and RPGs runs just fine on iGPU. 

[App4that]

What's your best overclock on yours?

I forget. Just about double though :lol: . With the iGPUs like the HD4600 I just kept ramping up the voltage and multiplier until the drivers crashed :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

EDIT, that's with a liquid cooler though.

[Sportiva]

I will have a look at it but I'm like 80% looks and 20% practicality and I love the way the g1 gaming looks

Take a look at the R9 390 nitro as it looks really good.

[FruitBasketSilex]

I forget. Just about double though :lol: . With the iGPUs like the HD4600 I just kept ramping up the voltage and multiplier until the drivers crashed :lol: :lol: :lol:

EDIT, that's with a liquid cooler though.

If I was still running integrated then I'd see how high I can go, but I'm not, so I won't.

[crystal6tak]

As others said, no problem with the lifespan.

 

If you do plan on gaming, that's no problem either actually! The 4600 is rather capable if you overclock it. Get the RAM speed up and  igpu clock up (either through desktop software XTU or bios) and you're good to go. Both of which are rather easy. From what I can tell, they are great overclockers. Or should I say they come with very preservative stock clocks. I got an entire thread about it here.

 

With overclocks I can comfortably play games such as GTA V (40-60 fps), Project Cars, and probably most triple A titles. Of course with lowest settings but still.

[Andrew Sh]

No, using onboard graphics won't affect your cpu's lifespan. 

Intel CPUs typically last 10 years unless overclocked.

Integrated gpus won't get you much performance anyways so not like you can push it till it pops

[App4that]

Integrated gpus won't get you much performance anyways so not like you can push it till it pops

Bull Shit, you can get some real gains overclocking a iGPU. And you can most definitely push it till it pops. Then back of a bit and run it there.

[Andrew Sh]

Bull Shit, you can get some real gains overclocking a iGPU. And you can most definitely push it till it pops. Then back of a bit and run it there.

The benefits of overclocking an iGPU are literally not worth the effort. If you are doing an OC on iGPU then you need a good cooler straight away, which means you're just delaying/underbudgeting your GPU.

Don't forget that OP is in need of a discrete GPU

[FruitBasketSilex]

The benefits of overclocking an iGPU are literally not worth the effort. If you are doing an OC on iGPU then you need a good cooler straight away, which means you're just delaying/underbudgeting your GPU.

Don't forget that OP is in need of a discrete GPU

Bullshit. I've gone to 1.3v on igpu with no change in temps. How about you actually overclock an Intel integrated GPU before trying to look smart?

@OP

You should be able to overclock the integrated graphics pretty damn far, and that will hold you over until you get a GPU.

[App4that]

The benefits of overclocking an iGPU are literally not worth the effort. If you are doing an OC on iGPU then you need a good cooler straight away, which means you're just delaying/underbudgeting your GPU.

Don't forget that OP is in need of a discrete GPU

If you have a Z board it's as easy and adding voltage and upping the multiplier. Not a lot of added heat, nothing like overclocking the cpu anyways. If you wanted to use a iGPU to game and you have a Z board you're crazy not to overclock as the iGPU will overclock better than just about anything else overclockable.