Need some build advice

[Barno]

Hi guys,

Looking for a bit of advice on my new rig. I've ordered the following components:

I'll be using the overclocked MSI 6850 from my old system and I do plan to overclock the 3570k. Just need to keep everything nice and cool. I was tempted by water cooling but I am on a budget so not sure if its worth it? I think I need a few case fans (Bitfenix Prodigy comes with two 120mm fans but not sure how good they are) and a decent CPU cooler. Was going to get a fan controller too but again, budget may prohibit it. Really just need the best solution for not too crazy money as I've already spent more than I should have

Any advice appreciated as always. Cheers.

 

[zakblood]

cooling may always be an issue with such a small case, form factor and overclocking, thats why i always use bigger cases, used to only use full towers then cooling and nosie is never a problem, hope you get it sorted, can't really recommend anything as only ever built one small form factor pc tbh

 

[illuz]

You don't really need a fan controller when the MB can do it for you, that's just more expenses. Have a Google around and try and see which air coolers will fit in it. How far are you planning to overclock?

 

[linwelin]

i am not sure on the dimensions with that case, but i would have thought you would struggle fitting a good CPU cooler in it.

 

[dunn2010]

change cpu to ful retail version

change ram to this

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-020-TG&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517

the gain you will get from the 1866mhz will be unoticable and saves you 16 quid to pump into your cooling solution.

i think those bitfenix cases do support water cooling so a cheap water cooler would be best ddue to its size.however there are plenty of small or upward facing fans which would do the job.

could you not bare with a midi tower case to allow more room and will save you money?