Question Best CPU for ASRock H55DE3?

[MiningJack777]

Hello, I am wondering what the best CPU is for the ASRock H55DE3 mobo is, or if it would be more economical to just buy a new mobo. Thanks.

 

[USAFRet]

Hello, I am wondering what the best CPU is for the ASRock H55DE3 mobo is, or if it would be more economical to just buy a new mobo. Thanks.

CPU support list:
https://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/h55de3/index.asp#CPU

 

[USAFRet]

This, along with your other question....why are you spending money on such an ancient platform?
What will it be used for?

Question - Best GPU to pair with i5-650?

Hello, I am wondering what the best gpu is to pair with the i5-650. Thank you.

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[MiningJack777]

This, along with your other question....why are you spending money on such an ancient platform?
What will it be used for?

Question - Best GPU to pair with i5-650?

Hello, I am wondering what the best gpu is to pair with the i5-650. Thank you.

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Old Hand-me-down, currently my only rig, but I'm saving up to buy something new. Was just wondering if I could make anything of it as is.

 

[USAFRet]

Old Hand-me-down, currently my only rig, but I'm saving up to buy something new. Was just wondering if I could make anything of it as is.

Not really.

Maybe turn it into a house file server.

 

[MiningJack777]

Not really.

Maybe turn it into a house file server.

Ah well... Could you point me in the right direction for some resources on building a new PC? Thanks.

 

[USAFRet]

Ah well... Could you point me in the right direction for some resources on building a new PC? Thanks.

Start here:

*How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice*

How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice First off, respect where respect is due - this is an adaptation of the Animal's *How To Ask For New Build Advice* Sticky. I created this because there's a lot of posts nowadays asking for upgrade advice both on here and on the CPU forums, and I feel...

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Post in the Systems forum.
You'll probably get several suggestions.