Simply put I have built a gaming tower that I have no monitor that will connect with the machine only having a BIOS and no OS. As I understand it, I need something that will connect with an HDMI cable, but that seems to be either a traditional monitor or a tablet. I’m completely unsure which would be more stable, and therefore “better.” I lean towards the normal static monitor over HDMI enabled tablets, but I am uncertain if that is just me being out of touch with the latest hardware.

This is the build list I used, except I doubled the RAM to 64 GB of the same type.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/mykt4M

Thank you very much, in advance.

    • leave_it_blank@lemmy.world
      7·
      6 months ago

      My thoughts exactly. He has the skill to built a PC from scratch, and then this? I’m so curious now.

      To the OP: With the graphics card it should be a 1080p or maybe 2k monitor, preferably with high refresh rates.

      Edit: Wait. Is the 6700 included or not?

      • AngryCommieKender@lemmy.worldOP
        1·
        6 months ago

        Yes, the 6700 was included, I got the parts a couple months ago, and am just now getting around to installing the OS, but that requires a display that will actually correctly interpret the signals coming from the GPU

  • AnEilifintChorcra@sopuli.xyz
    10·
    6 months ago

    The i3-12100F doesn’t have integrated graphics so plugging an HDMI cable into the motherboard won’t give you any output. You need to plug the monitor into the GPU, the ports are lower down. I don’t know what you mean about monitor vs tablet

      • BanjoShepard@lemmy.world
        3·
        6 months ago

        I use a tablet as a second monitor on my Windows laptop occasionally. It’s white laggy and only really good for displaying mostly static stuff. I used it for the browser to reference assignment details and other resources while I used my laptop display for my IDE. I wouldn’t recommend it for gaming or videos.

  • Contramuffin@lemmy.worldEnglish
    81·
    6 months ago

    I have no idea why tablet was considered an option. I’ve never heard of anyone using a tablet, and you are the first person I’ve heard who is considering a tablet.

    Just go with a monitor. Get a high refresh rate 1080p. You might be able to drive a 1440p if that’s what you’d prefer.

    Also you won’t be able to use the computer without an OS. I would recommend deciding on what OS to use while waiting for the monitor to arrive

    • AngryCommieKender@lemmy.worldOP
      1·
      6 months ago

      I have heard that it is an option as a portable display so I could use the tower in multiple rooms. It makes the non-portable tower a bit more portable.

      Also I already have Mint ready to install on a thumb drive. Hopefully I can get MechWarrior Online working in Mint.

  • ashitaka@lemmy.world
    6·
    6 months ago

    What is the purpose of this system to have no OS then?

    Just get a cheap HDMI monitor then if it’s not being used for gaming/media.

    • AngryCommieKender@lemmy.worldOP
      1·
      6 months ago

      It will have Mint installed as soon as I have something I can plug in and see the command prompt. None of the displays I have available will show anything, but the LEDs are showing that I connected everything correctly.

      The reason I was/am considering a tablet as a monitor is so that I can use the computer in multiple rooms.

  • jet@hackertalks.comEnglish
    3·
    6 months ago

    Get a dedicated monitor. For your eyes get the best DPI you can, the pixel density is life changing. ~220 dpi is the gold standard

  • slazer2au@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3·
    6 months ago

    What games are your goal?

    I hope it isn’t one that you need to see because you have no graphics card, like at all. The CPU is an F in the part number which means the CPU doesn’t have an inbuilt graphics card. Either get a non F variant or add a graphics card to your list.

    With that sorted, what size screen are you looking for? How many?

    • Blackmist@feddit.ukEnglish
      3·
      6 months ago

      There’s a 6700 XT on there (now at least), although it’s got no picture or price listed.

    • AngryCommieKender@lemmy.worldOP
      2·
      6 months ago

      There is a 6700 xt graphics card. To start I just want something that will actually interpret the signals coming from the GPU. I am considering a tablet as, from what I understand, I could use that as a portable display to use the tower in multiple rooms.

      The game I’m most worried about working in Linux Mint, which I have ready to install on a thumb drive, is MechWarrior Online

  • Willy@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    2·
    6 months ago

    I’m going to go against the grain here. unless your a super fps player, go for a 4k monitor. 1080/1440 seems like absolute dog shit after you are using 4k for a few years. I like multiple 4ks. if there are any games your system cant push at 4k, you can play at non-native resolutions or upgrade you card. you’ll want 4k eventually.