Advice on my mini ITX build in China

juckk · 9 Oct 2013 at 15:26

Hey guys,

I've been following these forums for a while now, but need some advice on the computer I'm about to build, as it's going to be my first time.

Case: BitFenix Prodigy/Phenom mini ITX
CPU: Haswell i5 4570
GPU: ASUS GTX 760 mini 2gb
RAM: 8gb
Hardrive: 1 64gb SSD for the system, and a 1TB for everything else.

I need some advice on the motherboard, cooling, and PSU.

I plan to use the system for mainly gaming, BF4 etc. I don't plan on overclocking any part of my system.

I was recommended the H87I-mini ITX motherboard. Is that a good choice?

Also would a 650w PSU be okay? If so, can you recommend any good products/brand names?

In terms of cooling, I live in central China, where it gets extremely humid during the summer, and is also quite dusty. I am not interested in watercooling, as it's too expensive. How many extra fans and of what quality would be needed for my prodigy/phenom build to keep it ticking over without causing any heat problems?

Thanks in advance!
Jack

Werewolf · 11 Oct 2013 at 08:04

I'll give this a bump, as I can't really help much.

I'm not sure if you'll get a 650watt PSU to go in a mini itx case easily though.

P4Clock · 11 Oct 2013 at 08:53

BitFenix Prodigy with support a full size PSU so no problems but you dont need 650w any 400w+ will be fine and you should get a modular one

Fulax · 11 Oct 2013 at 09:16

It will also support a full-length GPU, so no need to go for the 760 mini. For that money you can get a 7970 or a 280x.

If you're worried about cooling I'd go for the Prodigy over the Phenom as it has side vents. The front panel (the black one, at least) is also better ventilated. Get a 200 or 230mm fan for the front, a 140mm one for the back, and a couple of 120mm fans in the top. Corsair's Air Flow fans (AF120 and AF140) are highly regarded. There's less choice in the 200-230mm range.

Make sure your PSU is under 160mm. As P4Clock said, it doesn't need to be anywhere near 650w.

welshdapper · 11 Oct 2013 at 09:18

i have a corsair 500 modular builder series in my prodigy and have plenty of room for tucking cables away

.:SAmSuNG:. · 11 Oct 2013 at 10:47

As above you just need to pick the right case. I have a 750w in my prodigy. Its abit tight but fits.

Divine Pain · 14 Oct 2013 at 15:48

If you don't plan on overclocking then yes a H87I will do you fine.

And any PSU under 160mm will fit. Something like a Corsair CX 500w will do you nicely. Or Seasonic PSUs are decent PSUs from experience.

oceaness · 14 Oct 2013 at 18:16

I'd avoid the CX series and go for one of theses.

The S12II's are both 140mm the rest are 160mm, all are very good quality.

The Seasonic G 550 is the only modular one, the rest are not.

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