Can I use a dedicated GPU with my APU processor? Full details in thread!

[Conker2698]

Hello guys, so i recently brought a computer and I've noticed that it can lack in frames especially in BF3 and Planet side 2, so i have thought about getting a better graphics card as my computer doesn't actually have a proper one (lol) so my main question is: Can I disable my APU GFX and use a dedicated GPU?

FULL SPECS

CPU: AMD A8 6600K Black Edition OC @ 4.4 Ghz
MOTHERBOARD: Gigabyte F2A78M-D3H
RAM: 8 GB
PSU: 500 Watts

GPU THAT I WANT TO INSTALL

GTX650-E-2GD5

http://www.asus.com/Graphics_Cards/GTX650E2GD5/overview/

My BIOS has these options that may help, these are what is says under the BIOS for GFX configuration

Primary Video Device

- IGD Video
- NB PCIe Slot Video
- SB PCIe Slot Video

Intergrated Graphics

- Auto
- Disabled
- Force

Although it may be very straight forward i'd rather check before buying a new GPU that doesn't work with my system XD thanks for your time!

 

[jaimelmiel]

Yes. You would need to access the bios.Then disabled it.

 

[ZeusGamer]

Of course you can.

It would actually be a better idea to get a dedicated GPU.

 

[Yamitime]

Set it to auto and bish bosh bash sorted

 

[Conker2698]

But what settings would I use in the BIOS?

 

[Ironsounds]

Hello... Yes... the BIO's "Intergrated Graphics" setting of "Disable" will tell your MB to use a PCIe Video card to Boot.

 

[Conker2698]

So SB (south bound PCI) and Disabled