Spec me a ITX prodigy build

Bones · 12 Apr 2015 at 00:54

hi,
my computer has started powering off completely, and now will not boot. this happened before and i replaced the psu which fixed it for a while but now it has started again. i suspect a faulty motherboard (asrock z77e itx) as i have strange issues with the onboard usb headers frying devices.

anyway cant be bothered to faff about troubleshooting so gonna just buy new. whats the best motherboard, cpu and cooler combo for the bitfenix prodigy. i was looking at the gigabyte z97n with a i7 4790k and have no idea about current coolers.

absolute max £500

spec me up please, i will list my other components if needed.

or alternatively if anyone has any suggestions as to what can cause these random instant power drops that would be welcome.

Bones · 12 Apr 2015 at 11:42

i7 2600k (stock)
Corsair H50
Crucial Ballistix 16gb DDR3 1600
asrock z77e-itx
Asus 760 DirectCU II
Silverstone Strider Essential 700w

I use it for gaming, Premiere, After effects, Lightroom and PS.

Bones · 12 Apr 2015 at 15:36

I'm not really fussed on gpu power, I only really play csgo/lol these days. My ideal solution would be to get my hands on a 1155 itx board to replace my current one.

The H50 is pretty old and temps were at 40c in bios, so suggestions on a new cooler perhaps? Thats with a push pull fan setup venting out the top of the Prodigy.

I already have the case so going MATX is not something i am looking at.

that asus combo looks tempting though.

Bones · 12 Apr 2015 at 16:03

holy moly that looks tight!

whats the life expectancy of the corsair h50, seems like i have had it for yonks. Dont the pumps fail after a while?

Bones · 12 Apr 2015 at 17:09

actually i made a mistake, I moved my old H50 into a media center build i put together a while ago. I have a H75 which is only a year old.

I stripped out everything from my machine to test. So just running cpu, mobo, ram, and ssd boot drive. Kerner-power failure within 15mins of use. Ran a stress test temps were chilling at around 50c.

I'm almost certain its the motherboard now and as there seems to be a distinct lack of socket 1155 ITX boards available it looks like I will have to bite the bullet and get a full new system.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-026-AS&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=2858

Is that Asus board really necessary over the cheaper gigabyte versions?

Can I just ask if the H75 socket 1155 I currently have will fit the 1150 or will it require another bracket?

Really appreciate the fast responses chaps as I have a video project that needs to get done.

Bones · 12 Apr 2015 at 17:27

ordered the asus, damn its been an expensive month ;( thanks for the help

well at least I got haribo

Bones · 14 Apr 2015 at 14:43

no haribo, OCuk letting it slip these days!

actually jokes aside the box was completely knackered, clearly taken a nasty drop on the corner, hope the goods are ok!