Disable GPU but still able to use ports?

[skittleys]

I am looking at building my own system. I am neither a gamer nor a video editor. I've decided the Intel HD 4600 integrated graphics on a Haswell i5 will be more than capable for me.

The thing is, I would like to set up 3 monitors. This is possible with the new CPUs, BUT it must include at least 1 DisplayPort. So I'm taking that into consideration when choosing a mobo. However, I'm having trouble finding a good mobo in my price range that has a DisplayPort and meets all my other needs (mainly the need for lots of USBs, including 2+ 3.0s in front and back, 6+ total in back). In fact, I've now worked out that combining a cheapie vid card with mobo that meets all my needs except DisplayPort would actually be cheaper!

So, ideally, I'd like to get a cheapie vid card with a DisplayPort, disable the GPU, and have that DisplayPort feed into the Intel IGP instead.

Is that possible?

Bonus points if VRAM can be used too!

 

[inzone]

No and No. You either use the video card or the integrated graphics. The only system that lets you use both is an AMD with Crossfire x. In that scenario you can use the integrated crossfired with the vid card and the vid card supplies it's power and ports and vram together with the integrated.

The Intel processor is either or and not both.

 

[skittleys]

No and No. You either use the video card or the integrated graphics. The only system that lets you use both is an AMD with Crossfire x. In that scenario you can use the integrated crossfired with the vid card and the vid card supplies it's power and ports and vram together with the integrated.

The Intel processor is either or and not both.

Hrm.

In other words, I need a mobo with a DisplayPort.

That's what I figured...but it would make things so much easier. 🙁

 

[inzone]

Instead of trying to find a motherboard with a display port why not just get a video card with the ports that you need , it may work out better for you in the long run and there are some inexpensive video cards that will work for you.

 

[internetlad]

if you're viewing mainly static video and don't care about the resolution, you could consider a USB to Video converter. It wouldn't offer you a huge price difference but a product like the one below may fit your needs for that third monitor.

http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-SuperSpeed-2048x1152-1920x1200/dp/B004MS0DIK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1386355841&sr=8-4&keywords=usb+to+hdmi

 

[skittleys]

Instead of trying to find a motherboard with a display port why not just get a video card with the ports that you need , it may work out better for you in the long run and there are some inexpensive video cards that will work for you.

According to numerous benchmmarks, I'd be taking a big hit on graphics with a low-end video card....

 

[skittleys]

if you're viewing mainly static video and don't care about the resolution, you could consider a USB to Video converter. It wouldn't offer you a huge price difference but a product like the one below may fit your needs for that third monitor.

http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-SuperSpeed-2048x1152-1920x1200/dp/B004MS0DIK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1386355841&sr=8-4&keywords=usb+to+hdmi

Haswell requires at least 1 DisplayPort. http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Processors/Haswell-Review-Intel-Core-i7-4770K-Performance-and-Architecture/Haswell-Graphics-