This might help to clear somethings up. Note the bold text.
As much as I appreciate the concern on my other systems, they're better/faster than his comp and I'm only concerned with his new build.
I like the price on that board, can it take the 2500 to 4.0-4.5 range? I thought I read somewhere that the Z77 and the Z68 chipsets were best for OC on the 2500K.
Also What would be a better video card choice?it's for my son he is not a high res gamer, right now on an old Radeon 4850. Probably has it on 1024 0r 1280 medium to high settings. Even though the 550Ti is not great should be a big improvement over the Radeon?
I was thinking the same thing, thats why I asked about i3-2120 in my first post. He's coming from an E7300 core 2 duo with a mild OC. I did'nt know if the 2120 was going to be a big enough jump without overclocking it but sounds like it could be.
Lot's of good info here guys, I appreciate it!!
No worries on my other systems, my sons comp is the slowest of the bunch
As much as I appreciate the concern on my other systems, they're better/faster than his comp and I'm only concerned with his new build.