Will my intel core i3 2120 work with a 3rd generation motherboard?

joseph1234

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Well i am new to the PC community and i had a question about my first computer build. Over the months i have been buying computer parts and trying to get everything for my gaming pc.
so far i have a
sapphire 7870 2gb ddr5
8gb gskill ripjaws x
corsair cx600 power supply
5 blue led fans
cooler master 431
msi b75ma motherboard- http://www.amazon.com/MSI-LGA1155-MicroATX-Motherboard-B75MA-E33/dp/B008KW62WK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1387639463&sr=8-1&keywords=msi+micro+atx+lga+1155
for my processor i have also bought a hyper 212 plus
but now i am down to my last part.
at the moment i cant buy a processor due to money but i do have a functioning intel core i3 2120 in my hp computer right now that is also on an lga 1155 socket.
the only part that i am confused about is my motherboard says it supports 3rd generation processors (Intel) and my current i3 is second generation. So my question is will my intel core i3 2120 work with this 3rd generation motherboard?
 

joseph1234

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Well can it handle all my components without experiencing any problems? Also can the overall build run games like battlefield 4 and grand theft auto 5 (if released) on ultra, high? My last question is, are all my parts compatible with this motherboard, is this an ok motherboard to use for about a year before i upgrade?
 


Yes it can. If there is an issue the issue will be longevity, for how much years can it last or maybe defective product in some cases

 

joseph1234

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I understand what you are saying i hope this all works, Is this a good motherboard because i have read some very good reviews and some very bad reviews. Tell me what you think. Also thanks so much you are very helpful.
 


Don't overclock on that mobo

 

joseph1234

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thank you so much you are very helpful and im sorry for bugging you but can you answer one very big question for me? That question is will this motherboard support my i3 2120 and to evga 570sly? here is the motherboard linkhttp://www.amazon.com/Asus-P8Z77-V-LK-Intel-Motherboards/dp/B007RIFKTY/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1388348579&sr=8-5&keywords=sli+motherboard+intel
 

Joseph113

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Also one very very last question. Will my hyper 212 plus, front usb 3.0 ports and most importantly all 5 of my cooling fans work on this mobo? i have 5 blue led 120 mm fand from coolermaster.
 

Joseph113

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I have a cooler master 431 and i know that it holds 5 cooling fans. My question was can my motherboard hold 5? It has only two sys fan imputs on it. I also bought a cooling fan controller from nzxt.