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3.0 USB is not life or death. 2.0 USB is still good. 3.0 USB is compatible with 2.0 but it will just run slower.
As for Wireless-N USB Network Adapter ,, I've have and still use daily "Cisco" Linksys AE2500 Wi-Fi Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter which still able to get for under $40.
Wireless Data Speed/ transaction is not noticeable with its signal - communication link. Can you tell the difference in 1 Thousandths of 1 percent. That's a rather super fast blink.
Your ISP matters. Like TWC having 2MBs service rather than 15MBs or having Verizon FIOS. Depends what Internet Package you are paying for.
3.0 vs 2.0 can be noticed in Read/Write speeds in Data file size transfers to USB Flash Drive as 3.0 is quicker.
Simply put ... your 2009 rig is too old. Best to use it as back up, browsing Internet or other stuff. As for playing Games probably stick with those before 2013.
Now if you wait until next year 2018 ... there will be a ton of new and greater Desktops (Motherboards) to be had.
For a nice performing desktop that will last you (keep you current) for 3 to 5 years likely will need to spend $1,200 to $1,800.
If you are a BIY "Build It Yourself" person ... you have plenty of options.
Best Buy offers garbage and usually stuff that contains 1 to 2 years old stuff at Premium Price.
Cheaply made with a low end motherboard, crappy power supply, mediocre Ram speed, cheap tower. Okay it may have a near updated GPU and CPU installed.
However, lots of Malware and always Home Edition Operating System.
Then you can't even upgrade them since they are pre-built from XYZ company (ASUS, DELL, Alienware, CYBERPOWER PC, ACER, HP, iBuyPower, Microsoft, etc:) especially for Retail Stores.
If you can BIY that is great depending on your confidence level and expertise.
Otherwise, CyberPower PC will do nicely or different company of choice. You need to establish a friendly conversational atmosphere and stay clam when interacting with CyberPower PC.
You should use their CONFIGURATOR and plan your options / item selections carefully. Check out the components by researching "Googling" if worthwhile.
Read online Reviews and read people commentary remarks. Expect to pay $300 to $500 more than if able to BIY. Reason .. they bought the parts and paying a somewhat knowledgeable person to piece it together. Then they're suppose to check it to see if it properly working. Also you can pay for extended Warranty ($50 to $150) coverage or RMA defective stuff back to them.
When you BIY , you don't get an extended Warranty other than to contact the MFGR yourself then RMA the defective part.
Also if you put together your computer wrong / made a fatal error then it is on you.
So you are sort of ahead having someone custom build your PC.
Stay within your Budget. Things can get out of hand as "I DESIRE & WANT ALL THE BEST STUFF" which can cost more than $3,000.
Be Realistic, Practical, Use Common Sense - in 2 to 6 months technology or computer hardware as manufacturers will always release something new on the market.
What you purchase will need to last you for a few years without conducting any Upgrades. Now slap you hands and say "Don't Buy That - I really don't need it now".
Have a budget plan and Save your money. In 3 to 5 to 7 years ...all that money saved can buy you "Your Dream PC Machine".
Honestly ! in 10 years or less or maybe within 5 years we'll surpass the need for Desktops and Laptops.
Things will be More compact, faster, lighter in weight, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Wireless - Bluetooth. DISPOSABLE, Fragile - what doesn't break, Cost wise depends on how you
care for or abuse your toy.
Wrist Watches been on the market. Do people like them .. only a very low percent of the population like the "Dick Tracy" gadget.
Could be more like "Star Trek" - instant food making machines - just ask what you want, one-touch communication device, lasers guns instead of those using bullets,
virtual reality/ holograms rooms, all kinds of things made with 3D Printers, movies without real actors as they are realistic animated computerized looking characters, advanced robotics or androids performing more
tasks than ever. Do I trust Driver-less Automobiles. No way Hosea ! Auto Pilot/ Cruise Control sure as long as a person is present and overseeing the operation.
We're not perfect humans so machines will have faults, flaws and errors or anything and everything that mankind makes.
post edited by RICHJR - 2017/06/17 09:57:26