Integrated Graphics vs no Integrated Graphics

[0x47]

Hi,
will built in GPU on a motherboard will affect the performance if I am using an external graphics processor?
In other words Is it better to buy a mother board that have no built in GPU if I intend to use a graphics card ?

 

[Okedokey]

It will make absolutely no difference unless you use Hybrid CrossfireX (AMD), in which case it should boost performance if anything.

 

[Geoff]

Won't it consume physical RAM if left enabled?

 

[beers]

As stated, it depends. Generally no difference, unless you're doing 'Dual Graphics' with an onboard APU.

A board with integrated graphics does give you some additional flexibility if your GPU dies or you encounter a 'bad' BIOS flash or similar.

Won't it consume physical RAM if left enabled?

I think this would be true for anything except for Kaveri or similar with hUMA.