Question: Help with USB connectivity

[Littlesackninja]

Hi, I am on this page as i might buy a pc, ( https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/computers/intel-haswell-pc/ ) My question is, In the system refinements there is a option called "usb options" If i were to say select one with 2 usb.3 slots and 4 usb.2's, But only a case which had 1 usb.3 and 1 usb.2 (The Zalman T4 Black), What would the pc be given? Also does the motherboard matter much because the mother board i selected ( http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-497-GI ) says it has 6 USB 2.0 (Headers) 2 USB 3.0 (Headers) 2 USB 3.0 Rear Ports 4 USB 2.0 Rear Ports. Hope you understand, Help would be appreciated, Thank you in advance.

Also quick question, Is the (memory card) kingston 8gb dual ddr3 1600mhz A good chip?

 

[mantadog]

The RAM is fine yes.

Re the USB options.

The number of usb ports listed for front panel of the case is the physical number of connections available and built into the case at the front. The rear ports are determined by the motherboard itself and are not connected to the case in any way.

So if the motherboard supports usb3 and has a front header, so long as the case supports usb3 then you will have the stated number of front USB ports. The rear ports are 100% determined by the motherboard you select.

The usb options tab is for expansion cards, which it is unlikely you will need.

 

[Littlesackninja]

The RAM is fine yes.

Re the USB options.

The number of usb ports listed for front panel of the case is the physical number of connections available and built into the case at the front. The rear ports are determined by the motherboard itself and are not connected to the case in any way.

So if the motherboard supports usb3 and has a front header, so long as the case supports usb3 then you will have the stated number of front USB ports. The rear ports are 100% determined by the motherboard you select.

The usb options tab is for expansion cards, which it is unlikely you will need.

Thanks for the help! :yes: