Question about MoBo with integrated graphics performance

[Seikent]

Hi,

if you have 2 almost identical MoBo, one with integrated graphics, one without.

In both you use the same video card (integrated graphics disabled via bios).

Would be the performance decreased in the MoBo with integrated graphics respect the one without? How much?

 

[akhilles]

I don't think it'll be too much. However, some boards will reserve physical ram even if the onboard gfx is disabled. ASUS comes to mind. Not all, but some. If that's the case, the total usable ram will be less & it may affect performance.

 

[runswindows95]

If you're going to use a GPU, get the mobo without integrated graphics.

 

[Seikent]

I know that's better, but I don't have too many motherboard from where to choose.

 

[singingigo]

Nah, you won't take much of a hit at all...you will probably lose some I/O ports or a PCIe/PCI slot though...

 

[zenmaster]

Mobos with Integrated Graphics tend to OC less, even when they are disabled. They also tend to have loss OC BIOS options.

However, if you are only a mild to moderate OCer, you should be fine.
Just be sure to make sure the mobo has some OC settings in the BIOS.