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Hello, I'm looking to build my first gaming rig using the BitFenix Prodigy case.
Here are the specs I think i've decided upon from research:
- Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155
- Gigabyte Z77N-WIFI Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Mini ITX Motherboard
- Crucial RealSSD M4 128GB
- Kingston HyperX Genesis Grey 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit
Will a Gigabyte Windforce 7950 fit this case? I'll probably remove both hard-drive enclosures and not have a DVD drive. My instinct says yes, but i'm not 100%. Do I need a graphics card that exhausts air out the back (HIS 7950 IceQ Boost)? Or does this not matter that much?
I was initially looking at the 7850 series, but is the 7950 worth the boost (not much more money than the 7870)?
I'm also in need of a suitable power supply that will fit the case and is fairly efficient.
I'm going with the stock CPU cooler as i'm not looking to overclock yet.
I'm looking to play Source games (mainly Team Fortress 2), Total War series and a few of the latest games (Far Cry 3) smoothly on high settings at 1920x1080. Thanks!
Here are the specs I think i've decided upon from research:
- Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155
- Gigabyte Z77N-WIFI Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Mini ITX Motherboard
- Crucial RealSSD M4 128GB
- Kingston HyperX Genesis Grey 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit
Will a Gigabyte Windforce 7950 fit this case? I'll probably remove both hard-drive enclosures and not have a DVD drive. My instinct says yes, but i'm not 100%. Do I need a graphics card that exhausts air out the back (HIS 7950 IceQ Boost)? Or does this not matter that much?
I was initially looking at the 7850 series, but is the 7950 worth the boost (not much more money than the 7870)?
I'm also in need of a suitable power supply that will fit the case and is fairly efficient.
I'm going with the stock CPU cooler as i'm not looking to overclock yet.
I'm looking to play Source games (mainly Team Fortress 2), Total War series and a few of the latest games (Far Cry 3) smoothly on high settings at 1920x1080. Thanks!
