CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS9500 AT Ball Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card
Case: Antec Sonata Elite ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Logisys 550W ATX12V Power Supply
I'd like to upgrade my computer so I could play computer games at ideally max quality and possibly stream. I already own the case, PSU, and hard drive, but I don't really have a budget and I'd be willing to change anything in this build. Also, on pcpartpicker, it said that the ASRock motherboard has an onboard USB 3.0 header, but the Antec Sonata Elite does not have front panel USB 3.0 ports. Is that something I should be concerned about? Thanks in advance.
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS9500 AT Ball Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card
Case: Antec Sonata Elite ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Logisys 550W ATX12V Power Supply
I'd like to upgrade my computer so I could play computer games at ideally max quality and possibly stream. I already own the case, PSU, and hard drive, but I don't really have a budget and I'd be willing to change anything in this build. Also, on pcpartpicker, it said that the ASRock motherboard has an onboard USB 3.0 header, but the Antec Sonata Elite does not have front panel USB 3.0 ports. Is that something I should be concerned about? Thanks in advance.
I have that motherboard. Basically onboard means that you can plug stuff directly into the motherboard usually in an opening on the back of the case. The case probably has 2.0 in the front ports where most USBs are plugged into and 3.0s in the back if you want to plug them in there.
If you're asking if there's any incompatibility between the two, I don't see any in the USB problem.
I have that motherboard. Basically onboard means that you can plug stuff directly into the motherboard usually in an opening on the back of the case. The case probably has 2.0 in the front ports where most USBs are plugged into and 3.0s in the back if you want to plug them in there.
If you're asking if there's any incompatibility between the two, I don't see any in the USB problem.
the z77 extreme4 owns, i can vouch
the z77 extreme4 owns, i can vouch
If you're looking to stream, I would recommend getting an i7 rather than an i5. It'll be smoother, and you won't have those problems where you have to choose between consistent and smooth fps, and streaming. i5's will do what you want otherwise, and is more than enough for daily use, but for streaming and rendering you really want an i7.
If you're looking to stream, I would recommend getting an i7 rather than an i5. It'll be smoother, and you won't have those problems where you have to choose between consistent and smooth fps, and streaming. i5's will do what you want otherwise, and is more than enough for daily use, but for streaming and rendering you really want an i7.