Build it or wait for GPU?

[Jordan_FCBayern]

Simple question here:

I have all my parts except my GPU (Zotac GeForce GTX 1080 8GB AMP).

Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler
Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory
Sandisk Ultra II 960GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case

The GPU is probably another week away based on the tracking. My question is, as a first time builder, should I wait for the GPU to get here so that I can plug everything in and make sure it works before building it, or is it ok if I put it all together now, minus the GPU, and then drop the GPU in when it gets here? Maybe even get Windows installed and some of the drivers up to date if thats possible with just the CPU?

I'm obviously just being antsy here, I know there's no benefit to building it now other than the fact that I'll be able to take the graphics card out of the box and drop it in quickly. Is there any big reason not to build it now though? My understanding is that the only down side is that trouble shooting or replacing a DOA part will be annoying if its all in the case.

Any perks/problems with the pre-build idea would be useful, thanks!

 

[oczdude8]

I don't see any problems with starting your build... You can even do all the cable management taking into account the power cables your gpu needs, so when the gpu comes its literally plug and play.

And for any DOA issues, if you wait a week to find out your ram, for example, is faulty, then you will have to wait even longer to have a fully running system, but if you figure it out now, maybe you can send it back and get a new set by the time your gpu arrives.

Oh, and I don't recommend out of case testing; The chances of DOA part is pretty slim these days, but the chance of a non-professional pc builder (which I'm assuming your not a professional) ruining their system accidentally by shorting something/hitting something on their table is much higher.

 

[Gam3r01]

Actually, if you are worried about DOA parts (generally you shouldnt be) it would be better to build it now. One less part to troubleshoot if something isnt working.
I would go ahead with the build, using the integrated graphics, install windows, internet drivers, etc, then install the GPU and drivers later.

 

[mcconkeymike]

I'd build it now and get her all set up so that once the GPU is in hand, you can drop it in, install drivers and be good. No issues with doing this since the 6700k does have a built in GPU, albeit a weak one.

 

[jaslion]

Simple question here:

I have all my parts except my GPU (Zotac GeForce GTX 1080 8GB AMP).

Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler
Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory
Sandisk Ultra II 960GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case

The GPU is probably another week away based on the tracking. My question is, as a first time builder, should I wait for the GPU to get here so that I can plug everything in and make sure it works before building it, or is it ok if I put it all together now, minus the GPU, and then drop the GPU in when it gets here? Maybe even get Windows installed and some of the drivers up to date if thats possible with just the CPU?

I'm obviously just being antsy here, I know there's no benefit to building it now other than the fact that I'll be able to take the graphics card out of the box and drop it in quickly. Is there any big reason not to build it now though? My understanding is that the only down side is that trouble shooting or replacing a DOA part will be annoying if its all in the case.

Any perks/problems with the pre-build idea would be useful, thanks!

Hi before you assemble the pc I recommend putting the motherboard on the motherboard box putting the cpu, ram and cooler on it and then connecting the psu on it. Then you look in the motherboard manual ( or if your board is extra fancy it will have a power button on board) for what pins you need to connect to start it up. Connect those by tapping them with a metal object (make sure you aren't holding a metal part of it) if it starts and you can see it load the bios on a screen then build it inside the pc. Just make sure you have the cables close to where you are going to put the gpu.

Btw your cpu has on board video and you can install all the drivers already expect for the gpu driver.
Afterwards just drop in the gpu and go.

 

[Daedpewl]

What I am doing too, is I am building my PC with everything except the GPU, I would suggest the same because you can do the basics on the computer with an igpu, and with the skylake iGPU, they do quite decent on 2015 and back games on medium, some high, and you can also play non-intensive games great like MC/League, 2016 modern games dont do that well, but somewhat ok on minimum, so yea, I would suggest going with everything but GPU until you can buy it, here's my basics build I am doing until I get money for GPU/rest
Basic build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/allbrainnobraun/saved/#view=YTqmGX
Midway: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/allbrainnobraun/saved/#view=LYQ6hM
Full: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/allbrainnobraun/saved/#view=8rJf7P

 

[filippi]

Build it and start to use it.
If you experience any problems at least you know that the gpu is not the culprit.

 

[Jordan_FCBayern]

Thank you everyone! That was fast!

Seems like everyone had the exact same advice so I'll go ahead with the build.

Thanks again all.