Can i run my pc without a graphics card?

[XxSliminemxX]

Hey guys, i am building a pc and i still have to wait a week for the final part, which is the graphics card... So i was wondering if i could run my pc to install windows, update the drivers and surf the web without a graphics card? I believe my MB has a built in graphics card or something? It's the Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 board.
http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-DDR3-Micro-Motherboard-GA-78LMT-USB3/dp/B009FC3YJ8/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

 

[Pr3di]

It`s up to the CPU if you have integrated graphics or not.
Give us the model of your CPU, and we`ll be able to tell you if you will have the posibility to run your PC without a GPU.

 

[XxSliminemxX]

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Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd6300wmhkbox) | $109.98 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga78lmtusb3) | $44.99 @ Micro Center
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f314900cl10s8gbxl) | $78.30 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $57.98 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [MSI Radeon R9 270 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r9270gaming2g) | $139.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/thermaltake-case-vl80001w2z) | $22.99 @ Micro Center
**Power Supply** | [EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-100b10600kr) | $44.99 @ NCIX US
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $19.98 @ OutletPC
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $89.98 @ OutletPC
**Wireless Network Adapter** | [Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-wireless-network-card-pcen15) | $25.99 @ Micro Center
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $635.17
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-02 16:27 EDT-0400 |

 

[Calnin]

The fx 6300 doesn't have integrated graphics. Your computer will run, but you wont have an image output without a graphics card.

 

[XxSliminemxX]

Soo, what you're saying is that i won't be able to see anything on the screen? What if i throw a 4-6 y/o half gig gpu in it just to surf the web? Would it hurt the pc performance wise once i install my proper gpu?

 

[reedo_43]

It will work as long as you have the right connection on your mainboared for it. It will not hurt anything.

 

[yoji]

yes.. your Mobo has integrated Radeon 3000 graphics.. so yes.. you can..

HTH
Cheers

 

[pbm86]

That motherboard has an integrated GPU. Of course you can use it. Just don't expect to play modern games with it.
No AM3/AM3+ CPU has a GPU so some motherboards offer integrated graphics.

 

[XxSliminemxX]

Thanks guys, do you think the built in gpu could handle like league of legends, cs;go, mc or something super simple to hold me over until my proper gpu gets here?

 

[prit87]

yes u can run your pc without the gpu your motherboard have on board video ATI radeon 3000....

 

[yoji]

Thanks guys, do you think the built in gpu could handle like league of legends, cs;go, mc or something super simple to hold me over until my proper gpu gets here?

LOL.. now you are just being greedy.. it started off with "So i was wondering if i could run my pc to install windows, update the drivers and surf the web without a graphics card?!.. and now you want play LOL CS:GO etc!!!
Not really.. you could get them run.. but don't think you could expect a decent experience. (MC maybe)..
Stick to your original plan and be patient!!!

HTH
Cheers

 

[pbm86]

Those games should hopefully run at a decent frame rate on minimum details. This involves also a lowered display resolution.

 

[XxSliminemxX]

Alright i ran into a problem, i put in a usb stick in the back (MB connectors) for my mouse/keyboard, and it's not registering the usb stick in the usb port.

 

[yoji]

Alright i ran into a problem, i put in a usb stick in the back (MB connectors) for my mouse/keyboard, and it's not registering the usb stick in the usb port.

You are worrying me.. you bought a load of stuff to build a PC.. but you don't seem to know much about it...
What is on your USB? you trying boot from it to load windows?
Have you checked your BIOS settings to make sure it is set to boot from USB? have you checked the manual? to make sure you connected everything up OK?
From receiving a box of bits.. to "my USB not being recognised"... about a million things could be wrong..

Cheers

 

[XxSliminemxX]

Alright i ran into a problem, i put in a usb stick in the back (MB connectors) for my mouse/keyboard, and it's not registering the usb stick in the usb port.

You are worrying me.. you bought a load of stuff to build a PC.. but you don't seem to know much about it...
What is on your USB? you trying boot from it to load windows?
Have you checked your BIOS settings to make sure it is set to boot from USB? have you checked the manual? to make sure you connected everything up OK?
From receiving a box of bits.. to "my USB not being recognised"... about a million things could be wrong..

Cheers

It's fine, nvm.. I restarted the pc and it picked it up. Correct that i don't know much about building pcs. This is my first, but i put everything together my first try and it's all working. The usb was for my wireless keyboard/mouse.