Another is my system powerful enough?

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(06-16-2014, 05:11 AM)Dinujan Wrote: That's why I'm getting the 9 series. I"m going to be installing a Cruical M550 M.2 SSD. I'm just not 100% sure it will work (Physically it should fit). There seems to be alot of different nomenclature for this slot, so I'm a little confused. The SSD is Sata and has both 'M' and 'B' notches, and the motherboard is a type 3 M.2, based on PCIe x2. But I've got no idea on whether it will fit or not

Why M.2? Sata 6G isn't slower and you would save some money on the motherboard if you pick a cheap B85 f.e.

(06-16-2014, 05:11 AM)Dinujan Wrote: Power Supply: I am planning on using a 160W Power Supply. If I go i3, I'm looking at 71+50W vs (60-100) + 50W on the G3258.
So either system is okay.

Don't forget the small casing and it's poor airflow. In case of the overclocked pentium you do not want the extra heat in ur case.

(06-16-2014, 05:11 AM)Dinujan Wrote: In the video, the Pentium was massacred by the i3 in compression tests, and barely kept up with the i3 in most tests. But I'm guessing for emulation, the Pentium would turn the tables? Since we're comparing ~4.6GHz to 3.5GHz

I wouldn't bet on that.

(06-16-2014, 05:11 AM)Dinujan Wrote: I've also changed the OS to Windows 8, I completely forgot that Ubuntu doesn't have support for Wireless AC.

That's not true. Intel dual band ac adapters f.e. are supported by ubuntu/linux.

(06-16-2014, 05:11 AM)Dinujan Wrote: Here's a picture of the Power Supply, in-case anyone was wondering
I just need to supply it with 12V/14A DC, and it will run fine.

An external power supply is a good idea.