- Is this bundle worth it for a budget workstation?
- Yes if you need many cores cheaply for office work, VMs or a home server. Expect to add more memory and accept an older platform with limited BIOS support.
- How much memory should I add?
- Plan on at least 16GB, and 32GB or more for VMs. The bundled 4GB is only enough to boot and test.
- Does it support DDR3 and DDR4?
- The board lists both DDR3 and DDR4 DIMM support, but not mixed in one build. Check the exact module type and speed the BIOS accepts before buying.
- Can I use multiple graphics cards?
- No. The board does not support multiple GPUs and is not aimed at mining. Use one card for display or light gaming.
- What storage does it take?
- It has SATA III ports for SSDs and hard drives. There is no U.2 or modern high-speed slot, so NVMe needs an adapter.
- Is the CPU included and installed?
- The Xeon E5-2673 V3 is included, but you mount it yourself in the LGA 2011 socket. Check the pins and apply thermal paste before installing the cooler.
- Where is the YINGHUA X99H Motherboard+E5 2673 V3 CPU+4G cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $256.72, as of our latest check.