Question Is running DDU necessary when switching from iGPU to a dedicated graphics card ?

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I am a first-time PC builder and recently just assembled my first PC. I acquired all the parts, except for the graphics card, about a week ago and started assembling them immediately. My graphics card, the XFX Swift 9060XT 16GB, will be arriving tomorrow. Can I simply install the GPU into the motherboard and run my PC, or do I need to follow the DDU process? Also, what is the process for DDU if I do need to use it. Do I turn off my PC, install graphics card, turn on PC, then run DDU?

For clarification, I have already used the PC using my CPU's integrated graphics. I've installed most of the drivers I think, changed my bios settings, and run a couple games of valorant.

PC Build: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Yoyoslayerthesigma/saved/QnZtQ7
 
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

PC Build: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Yoyoslayerthesigma/saved/zQML4D
Your list is private, we can't see it unless you set it to public.

You should ideally use DDU to remove all GPU drivers(Intel, Nvidia and AMD) in Safe Mode then manually install the latest GPU driver sourced from AMD's support site in an elevated command, i.e, Right click installer>Run as Administrator.
 
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

PC Build: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Yoyoslayerthesigma/saved/zQML4D
Your list is private, we can't see it unless you set it to public.

You should ideally use DDU to remove all GPU drivers(Intel, Nvidia and AMD) in Safe Mode then manually install the latest GPU driver sourced from AMD's support site in an elevated command, i.e, Right click installer>Run as Administrator.

Does this list work?
https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Yoyoslayerthesigma/saved/QnZtQ7
 
Yes, it's viewable.

Next time use the BB code at the middle of the screen on PCPP's page, just above your build listing;
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D 4.1 GHz 6-Core Processor ($0.00)
CPU Cooler: ID-COOLING SE-214-XT PLUS 76.16 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus TUF GAMING B650-E WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($0.00)
Memory: G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory ($0.00)
Storage: Kingston NV3 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($57.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Swift OC Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB Video Card ($379.99 @ Newegg Sellers)
Case: NZXT H7 Flow (2024) ATX Mid Tower Case ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Smart BM3 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($79.98 @ Amazon)
Custom: (Micro Center) AMD Bundle Motherboard, CPU, Memory Bundle ($399.99)
Total: $1067.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-07-17 15:56 EDT-0400


Just an FYI, that PSU you bought isn't exactly a good unit. I'd return it and get something higher in quality from something like Corsair's RMx series or MSI's A series or this;
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/sq...ully-modular-atx-power-supply-century-ii-850w

As for the GPU driver question, might want to disable the iGPU in BIOS, so you don't have system memory allocated to the iGPU.
 
If you didn't install a driver for the iGPU other than what windows auto installed you don't need DDU, both the iGPU and the 9060XT use the same driver. After installing the card and the driver and checking that everything works fine, you can disable the iGPU from the BIOS. Just remember to connect the screen to the 9060XT and not the motherboard slot.