PSU Bitfinex Prodigy

pacegod · 26 Nov 2012 at 09:53

Hi All

I'm going to build a pc for my neice for christmas and will build it in a Prodigy.

Need some advice. Pc will not be overlocked and will have the following:
Intel core i3 3225
DVD drive
120gb SSD
1tb hdd
Gigaybyte z77 wifi

I may eventually get her a gpu, but i think the cpu will handle 1680x1050 for now (gw2, wow only)

Will a 400watt psu be enough, if not what about a 500watt. Also does anyone have experience with diff psu's in the Prodigy will a corsair CX400/500 fit or am i better off spending a little extra for the PC power and cooling.

Thanks

tamzzy · 26 Nov 2012 at 10:05

http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=351&area=en
550w gold psu. only 140mm depth.
fits like a charm in the prodigy.
(i have the 650w version)
ocuk dont stock em. but a quick google should show you which etailer does.

bigredmachine · 26 Nov 2012 at 11:48

tamzzy thanks for that recommendation. I have also been looking into a PSU for the Bitfinex Prodigy and this smaller depth PSU sounds like the perfect solution to make the build easier.

tamzzy · 26 Nov 2012 at 11:54

its very silent too! xD

kthula666 · 26 Nov 2012 at 13:11

mmm 650w for this exact case and perfect for who asked me i'll check online tnx

Bacon? · 26 Nov 2012 at 13:24

Intergrated graphics wont play those games very well. You'll want something like a 7750 at leasy.

pacegod · 26 Nov 2012 at 16:29

Thanks for replies ill check out the silverstone PSU, but it maybe out of my price range, not sure i can go over £60-65.

The HD4000 will run WoW and GW2 fine for her, she's 12, and she'll inherit my old 480 gtx or ill buy her a 650 at some point, but for the meantime it'll be fine, she can lower settings and run at 13666x768 if needed.

Bacon? · 26 Nov 2012 at 16:47

650 not worth the money. Intergrated will only play at low settings.