After a smaller new build (BitFenix Prodigy Mini-ITX)

jeremy.head

jeremy.head

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Hi Guys,

I'm after a new build smaller one and I'm pretty keen on the BitFenix Prodigy Mini-ITX for a build. I'm not after a full watercooled system as I'm wanting it to be a rather a cheap build.

It will be used for mostly gaming. Arma2 (Dayz), BF3.

The only thing I'm stuck on as to what graphic card should I get? Being a ITX mobo I'm not really sure?

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Apologise that it's not in the correct format with links that people post up when specing.

Thanks
 
mickyflinn said:
You will have to remove the hard drive tray to accommodate a long graphics card, whats your budget?
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Yeah I did think that I will have to remove the hard drive tray, I think removing them leaves me two trays at the bottom which is fine.

My budget will be £1000. I hope that is enough left for a graphics card. Would like to run games in a high setting that can cope at a good fps.

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I may have to take out the DVD Drive due to H100 radiator/fans not fitting at the top?
 
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Guys, a little help again please.

I really cant make my mind up about graphic cards still. I have been looking around for Prodigy builds and a lot of people have gone for a pull & push air flow on graphic cards.

These two don't offer that and will cause higher temps in the case.

I've been looking into the EVGA GeForce GTX 670 Superclock w/Backplate 4096MB

Can someone confirm if I will get the performance using the above spec?

I am still pretty much a noob with hardware when it comes to graphic cards :confused:

Also I'm not really keen on AMD cards.... silly I know.

Thanks :rolleyes:
 
jeremy.head said:
I saw a build that Buzzlightweight done and his fitted fine.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=22373716&postcount=149

I may have changed my mind on power supply to save on cost if going for a higher cost graphic card. I'm sure it will fit its only a tiny bit higher than the AX750. I don't think I need a 750w as 650w should be enough.

OCZ ZT 650W '80 Plus Bronze' Modular Power Supply
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The psu he uses there is AX650. The AX type from Corsair is not as long as HX.

You can see from this link how the HX750 did not fit http://www.overclock.net/t/1294085/my-bitfenix-prodigy-buid
 
My brother used a fully modular Silverstone Strider Plus 500W power supply in his Prodigy. It's 140mm long and a snug fit. I wouldn't use one longer than 140mm if going fully modular, but you may get away with a slightly longer non-modular psu. Personally, I don't like to make things difficult so my opinion may be conservative.

Also bear in mind that a 750W power supply is more than enough to run the 3570K and a GTX670. You could easily run that on a quality 500-600W power supply and this might allow for a reduction in psu length.

Maybe you could lose the H100 and get a good air cooler instead. There's plenty of room and from what I understand are still comparable.
 
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