I don't know, what you're saying doesn't really make sense to me xD
A USB 2.0 device works fine in a 3.0 port, it's just that it won't actually hit those 3.0 speeds; it'll basically perform like it's plugged into a USB 2.0 port.
And honestly, I'd forget about that processor—you might want to check out the suggested one instead.
If you go with the Corsair RM350 power supply, even though the Hex unit is noticeably better, the Corsair should probably hold up fine since the build pulls less than 200W.
Transcend DDR3 4GB 1333MHz, JM1333KLH-4G, bulk Samsung Barracuda HD502HJ desktop (3.5", 500GB, 16MB, SATA II-300) ST500DM005 MS PHOENIX case, no PSU included ASUS H81M-K motherboard Intel Celeron G1820 processor Sapphire Radeon R7 260 x OC graphics card, 1GB GDDR5, DVI, DP, HDMI 11222-05-20G Fortron 400W power supply, Hexa, 80+, active, 12 cm
Total: $795 + $27 shipping via FedEx
The only issue is I'm not sure where the power supply fits in this case. It probably needs to go at the top, because otherwise the cable might be too short to reach the CPU.
ASUS H87M motherboard (LGA1150, DDR3, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, SATA III, Audio Line-Out, Line-In, Microphone) AMD Ryzen 3 processor 8GB Crucial DDR3 1333MHz memory (KVR1333D3N9/4G)
I wonder what kind of case he'll go with. 🤷 I guess the Antec 900 might actually have better airflow than the Z3 plus.
ASRock Z77 EXTREME3, socket 1155. I guess I'm looking at the Samsung SSD 120 GB 840 evo Basic (MZ-7TE120BW). It’s a 120 GB, 2.5" drive using a SATA 3 interface, with read speeds around 540 MB/s and write speeds near 410 MB/s. You might need a 3.5" bracket for it, too. It looks like we've got an Intel Core i7 3770k on the table—Socket 1155, 3.4 GHz clock speed, and 8 MB of L3 cache. It features Ivy Bridge cores and comes with both the integrated graphics and the stock cooler included. I guess that covers all the basics. PPatriot. DDR3, 1333MHz, 4GB (single 4GB stick) with 256x8 chips.
Total amount: $1267 Discount24.com
I mean, what's an i7 even going to do for him at this point? 😬 But I guess he doesn't necessarily have to swap it out after five or six years of having it tilted like that.
brightskipper40 said:Looks good. I'm just wondering if Ivy Bridge can be overclocked as well as the newer models? I'll definitely grab the SSD; I've been planning on it for a while, and even 120GB is plenty since I'll probably only use about 40GB for my OS and programs. Definitely worth it.🙂 I might also need a new case, since my current one is pretty old and beat up—it was a hand-me-down. Regarding the cooler, I’m currently running the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo on my CPU, so it should fit this Ivy Bridge build, right? But like graniteharbor85 said, who knows what prices will look like by summer...
I guess Ivy Bridge actually clocks better than Haswell... though I think our friend above already covered the performance side of things. 😉
ECS boards are solid, pretty much on par with the others... I guess BioStar might be a tiny bit lower on the quality scale, but you still get a great bang for your buck, like with this:
There are plenty of slots, and that B85 chipset is perfect for $120... though you'll mostly just find those cheaper H81 boards in other shops for $120.
Someone mentioned that the reason they're so cheap at Best Buy is because they import the BioStar and ECS boards directly. 🙂
graniteharbor85 said:Personally, I’d probably lean toward this option because of a few upgrades: - A stronger, higher-quality, and quieter power supply with a better warranty—the Corsair unit is really more geared toward i5 builds with weaker GPUs. - A beefier cooler, which should help keep temps down and allow for some overclocking or turbo boost. - An SSHD, which makes the system feel noticeably faster and speeds up game loading—plus, it comes with a better warranty. - The GTX 1050 Ti is significantly quieter, though you might lose a few FPS depending on the game since the card is slightly weaker.
The Corsair can deliver more juice (~550W), though the voltage regulation isn't quite as tight, and it uses Teapo capacitors—which are decent for non-Japanese parts. Other than that, the GTX 960 only draws about 30W more than the GTX 1050 Ti.
The gap between the 1050 Ti and the 960 is maybe 10-20%.
The case seems a bit lower quality.
I guess the points about the cooler and the SSHD are fair.
Maybe you could find something slightly cheaper at a place like Walmart, but most other shops are going to be a bit pricier, so this is roughly where you'd land. If you ditched the case, I guess you might snag a slightly better cooler or power supply, but nothing too crazy.😉