$650 Bitfenix Prodigy Gaming Build

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DerMops

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CPU: Intel Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($113.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1155 Motherboard ($117.97 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($49.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $627.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-20 21:52 EDT-0400)
 
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Madn3ss795

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So do you need advices with your purchase of just suggesting a build? If you need advices then that board won't do OC well. Better lower it to the H77N Wifi and get a better CPU:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3350P 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1155 Motherboard ($101.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Avexir Budget Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($32.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $652.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-20 22:16 EDT-0400)
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($113.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1155 Motherboard ($101.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $646.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-20 22:28 EDT-0400)

-You don't need a Z77 chipset motherboard since the 3220 is a locked processor.
-Standard 1600mhz RAM.
-I would recommend a blower style fan on the gpu. This way, the heat from the gpu goes out the back of the case. In the dual fan situation, the heat is pushed out of the fans and into the case. It's not ideal for a mini-itx build that has almost no airflow.
-The 7870 is also stronger than the GTX 660 and comes with free games.
 
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Madn3ss795

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-I would recommend a blower style fan on the gpu. This way, the heat from the gpu goes out the back of the case. In the dual fan situation, the heat is pushed out of the fans and into the case. It's not ideal for a mini-itx build that has almost no airflow.
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Actually, in this situation, the TF3 cooling design take fresh air through the left panel and blow hot air through the back of the case. Prodigy's front is well-ventilated also. That HIS IceQ cooler is quite thick, taking 2.7 slots, so it might not fit into the case.
 
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