Bitfenix prodigy m build near complete? (I hope so)

[Sirblondeguy]

So I believe I've got my final build specs, but I just want to double check that I'm not totally missing something as this is my first PC build. I do want to make this build look as nice as possible with a green and black color scheme (which is why I chose to liquid cool it, so it'll look prettyful). I will mostly use this rig for gaming but some content creation may slip into my life. I'm more of a causal gamer but I do want it to look and run beautifully at like 3440 x 1440 maybe? (will probably add another 970 in sli later when I have $$$).

 

Parts list:

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/sirblondeguy/saved/2Nvscf

 

I'll probably add some green led lighting and fans later...

 

So any massive issues? Or can I buy this thing and put it together ASAP? 

 

(please keep suggested parts in green, black, or something and compliments the pervious two, thanks  )

 

Thanks for any help

[Seilu]

Nice, I am gonna build a gaming PC on the BitFenix Prodigy aswell except for the ITX case.

[Anthony10]

Even though it is the only green motherboard, I think you should get a cheaper motherboard and spend more on the processor. You won't be able to take advantage of the z87 chipset with a non K processor. The liquid cooling on that locked processor doesn't make much sense to me. Otherwise seems like a good build. 

 

Also, the H75 isn't the best price:performance cooler either.

[Sirblondeguy]

@Anthony10 what cooler would you recommend? also I might upgrade my cpu down the road so... maybe it's worth it? I like green  :wub:

[Anthony10]

@Anthony10 what cooler would you recommend? also I might upgrade my cpu down the road so... maybe it's worth it? I like green  :wub:

I am not sure of compatibility with the Prodigy M, I believe it can house a 240 AIO if you dont have anything installed in the bottom pci lanes. I would recommend just air cooling though like a Hyper 212 Evo, if it fits.

I would recommend either buying a cheaper cpu if you plan to upgrade (like the g3258) or just getting the upgrade up front, because then you'll have a $50 cpu lying around instead of a $175 one when you upgrade. The 4690k is only $75 more expensive than the 4590 I believe, too.

I understand the motherboard choice, I regret getting a gd65 sooo much, ugly brown PCB.

Also if you really want to go green, I believe there is a green Prodigy M version.

[Sirblondeguy]

I am not sure of compatibility with the Prodigy M, I believe it can house a 240 AIO if you dont have anything installed in the bottom pci lanes. I would recommend just air cooling though like a Hyper 212 Evo, if it fits.

I would recommend either buying a cheaper cpu if you plan to upgrade (like the g3258) or just getting the upgrade up front, because then you'll have a $50 cpu lying around instead of a $175 one when you upgrade. The 4690k is only $75 more expensive than the 4590 I believe, too.

I understand the motherboard choice, I regret getting a gd65 sooo much, ugly brown PCB.

Also if you really want to go green, I believe there is a green Prodigy M version.

 

There is a green version of it http://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/products/chassis/prodigy-m/ Thanks I think I'll just upgrade to the 4690k straight away and not get a controller. Do you think I should just go straight for the I7 4690k? or is that a little too high end for gaming?

[Anthony10]

There is a green version of it http://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/products/chassis/prodigy-m/ Thanks I think I'll just upgrade to the 4690k straight away and not get a controller. Do you think I should just go straight for the I7 4690k? or is that a little too high end for gaming?

The i5 4690k is a perfect CPU for gaming and will go great with the 970

[Sirblondeguy]

The i5 4690k is a perfect CPU for gaming and will go great with the 970

 

alright great! I'm going to try and cram a H100i in the top of the case. If it doesn't fit return it and throw in an H80i or something, I should know what'll fit by then.