I've got a Dell motherboard, model 0W0CHX, and I'm trying to help my friend improve his gaming experience. He just finished 10th grade and wants to boost his FPS in games that aren't too demanding, like Roblox and Minecraft. I'm curious about which Intel CPU he can use with this motherboard. Also, I'm not sure if it's possible to pair an AMD CPU with it, but if you have any recommendations, I'd love to hear them. Thanks!
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First, what CPU is he currently using? It looks like you're working with an OptiPlex 3050 motherboard, which should support Intel i7-6700 and i7-7700. However, if he's planning to play games using integrated graphics, I'd advise against that. It's better to get a dedicated GPU for a noticeable performance boost. You could consider a low-profile GPU, like the GTX 1050 Ti, or even a Quadro K620 which is super affordable. The integrated graphics won’t really cut it for decent gaming, trust me!
He’s got about an $80 budget. Do you think an i5-7600K would work with that motherboard?