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DragonSage

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I'm finalizing specs for a compact build inside of a Bitfenix Prodigy, but I keep coming back to the amount of VRAM for the GTX 770. I play at 1080p on a single display, and have no intentions of upgrading for at least three years. I do, however, want to max out my games(BF4 being the most significant). I guess what I want to know is the 4GB version worth the extra $50? Or are factors such as the cards overall processing power going to impact me more on future games more than the VRAM?

The specs for my build:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/23QNl

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H90 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (Purchased For $49.99)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VI IMPACT Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($223.97 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($339.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $59.99)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro - OEM (64-bit) (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $1059.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-18 21:32 EST-0500)

General feedback on the build is welcome, and if anyone here has experience building with either the Prodigy or Phenom, I have some questions regarding airflow.

Thanks in advance!
 
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cookybiscuit
If you are dead certain you wont SLI them or move to a larger resolution, you don't need the VRAM. But, if you are losing sleep over it, $50 isn't that much for peace of mind, and messing with stuff like downscaling and mods.
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The 4 gig version is made for multi monitor, so just for single, stick with the 2 gig
 
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If you are dead certain you wont SLI them or move to a larger resolution, you don't need the VRAM. But, if you are losing sleep over it, $50 isn't that much for peace of mind, and messing with stuff like downscaling and mods.
 
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Considering I'm building in a mini-ITX, I'm quite certain about no SLI. I think I may just see what kind of deals come up Black Friday/cyber Monday. Now, something else I'm not sure about, if any of you could help me out, do you think the BitFenix Phenom would have enough airflow? I prefer its looks to the prodigy. I will be overclocking both the GPU and CPU occasionally. I have a Corsair Hydro H90. Not sure if the holes in the side of the Phenom's front panel are enough though.
 
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Jonathan Tyer

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The Phenom should, and does, have really good airflow for a mini ITX case
 
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