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11-01-2006, 07:42 PM
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First Build ( Video Card Question)
I am trying to build my first computer. I have the PC Mech book ,Build Your Own PC also have the CD. I am trying to post this as fast as I can as I am using an older laptop right now that wants to freeze up alot of times.
The book says you HAVE TO HAVE A VIDEO CARD before you can continue to see if system will POST. I know I should list all my parts, I will later because of the mentioned reason above. I will list the motherboard it is an ABit SG-80 the board has onboard sound & graphics. My question. Why do I need a graphics card if I have graphics built into the board? Thanks for feedback. |
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11-01-2006, 07:46 PM
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You don't need one if you have integrated graphics. That should be removed from the book and/or noted otherwise.
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11-01-2006, 07:47 PM
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On board graphics takes the place of a video card. You should be able to post with the onboard graphics.
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11-01-2006, 07:58 PM
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Yep.. I've done it before.
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11-01-2006, 10:40 PM
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Onboard Sound & Graghics
I did not think I had to put in a card. Wanted to make sure as I am ready to start putting this thing together. Do you know if the onboard sound & graghics are good for this board? Thanks for the feedback.
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11-02-2006, 07:07 AM
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The onboard sound is fine for basic sound (it is 5.1 capable) and the onboard graphics is fine for basic graphics. I wouldn't try to game with those graphics though.
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11-02-2006, 05:24 PM
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Thanks, I think will probably add a graphics card later, might put in sound card also. The sound cards I've looked at do not cost much anyway. Thanks again.
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11-05-2006, 06:19 AM
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The onboard sound is as good as most cheap sound cards.
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11-06-2006, 09:20 PM
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First Build (onboard graghics)
Thanks for all the feedback. Turned sytem on for first time , POSTED fine.
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