Requesting assistance with Intel Xeon systems
Requesting assistance with Intel Xeon systems
Even worse, aim for a 2600. Your board works perfectly. Stop following people who believe a board can’t succeed simply because of the chipset.
You're correct about needing a second PC. It depends on whether you want to reuse the same board or choose something new. Your budget looks solid at around £100 total for a board, CPU, and memory.
Used item available. Expect a Ryzen 5 and one of the B350 or B450 boards.
Check online marketplaces and local UK retailers for second-hand motherboards.