Did I screw up with my build?? Help please

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Noob_101

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My concern is with the case being compatible with the motherboard...I was trying to keep the build under 1k, so I went cheap with the case as it won't be seen. Did I make a mistake? Can I use this case, or do I need a different one?? Please assist as I have the parts sitting in my living room ready to build. Thanks!

Parts:

COOLER MASTER RC-692-KKN2 CM690 II Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Front Ports USB 2.0 / Audio / e-SATA
Item #: N82E16811119216


GIGABYTE GA-Z68AP-D3(R2.0) LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
USB 1.1/2.0 4 x USB 2.0
USB 3.0 2 x USB 3.0
Item #: N82E16813128538

Western Digital Caviar Green WD20EARX 2TB SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822136891

SAPPHIRE 100314-3L Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
Item #: N82E16814102948

CORSAIR Builder Series CX600 V2 600W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply
Item #: N82E16817139028

G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory Model F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR
Item #: N82E16820231460

Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 3000 ...
Item #: N82E16819115072

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM
Item #: N82E16832116986

COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler Compatible Intel ...
Item #: N82E16835103065

Mushkin Enhanced Chronos MKNSSDCR120GB 2.5" 120GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Item #: N82E16820226236

LG DVD Burner Black SATA Model GH24NS70 - OEM
Item #: N82E16827136236
 
Thanks guys. I guess my concern is the USB ports, on the box that the case came in had the version for 2.0 USB ports, and there was another version listed on the box (unchecked) that said 3.0 USB ports. That's what got me worried.
 
Your board has USB 3.0, but it doesnt have a onboard USB 3.0 header for a case anyway, only rear I/O panel USB 3.0 ports. So your good. Your board does have USB 2.0 headers to hook to the case.
 
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If I may, I have another question regarding the parts I chose....I have not yet started the build and was second guessing my choice of an i-5 2500k Sandy Bridge 3.3 Ghz. I have 30 days to return, and the Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge comes out 4/29, right? Should I return the 2500k and get the new one? Would it work with the current parts listed in the OP, or would I have to upgrade cooling or change anything else? Appreciate any feedback from the informed. I have learned a great deal by reading the what's and the why's certain parts work or don't work together. Please save me from myself if this is a bad idea.
 
The 2500k is still a great CPU. The new chip gives you like, 5-15% increase. But with your graphics card, it won't be using all the CPU. You'd be fine.
 
Can you please clarify Claptonman? That I'd be fine sticking with what I already have or I'd be fine with a new i5-3570K IB being compatible with the parts I already have? Sorry didn't understand which way you meant.
 
Bump for opinions...stick with the i-5 2500k that I already have or return it and order the new i5-3570K? Which would you go with?
 
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