$550 bitfenix prodigy build

[flimsy888]

Working on a build for my sister for light gaming, and general schoolwork, anywhere I could save money, overbuying, or bottle necking?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1rLtr

Edit: Back to the prodigy, my sister likes it more...any suggestions for a $550 build?

[Emperor_Piehead]

for light gaming i don't think she would need the performance boost from 2133 memory, but everthing else looks good. Maybe get a ssd boot drive that will go a long way in a general computer since the OS will be a lot more responsive.

[CoolBeans]

Maybe if she got this case http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-rc120akkn1

[WoodenMarker]

What kind of games will she be playing?

[flimsy888]

for light gaming i don't think she would need the performance boost from 2133 memory, but everthing else looks good. Maybe get a ssd boot drive that will go a long way in a general computer since the OS will be a lot more responsive.

Since it's an Apu, fast memory is more important than ever...

[Emperor_Piehead]

Since it's an Apu, fast memory is more important than ever...

I know, but is she playing like sims sort of games or minecraft? 

[flimsy888]

What kind of games will she be playing?

She's really into minecraft right now...but want to leave room for growth...she wants to try other stuff, but hasn't had time to look because she is currently on a family machine...

[mvitkun]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard:  MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($74.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory:  Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($63.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card:  Zotac GeForce GTX 650 Ti 1GB Video Card  ($127.93 @ Amazon) 

Case:  NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($35.98 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply:  Corsair CX 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($88.88 @ Outlet PC) 

Total: $613.74

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-14 01:08 EDT-0400)

 

 

this is much better,and you could just wait for the OS,and use linux in the meantime.

[flimsy888]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Amazon)

Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)

Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 650 Ti 1GB Video Card ($127.93 @ Amazon)

Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($35.98 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.88 @ Outlet PC)

Total: $613.74

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-14 01:08 EDT-0400)

this is much better,and you could just wait for the OS,and use linux in the meantime.

I want to keep it under 600 including os...ideally under 550...

[WoodenMarker]

I want to keep it under 600 including os...ideally under 550...

Is itx a requirement? If you worrying about size, the Prodigy is pretty big for an itx case.

[flimsy888]

Size isn't really an issue, just thought the prodigy was a fun case, she didn't want it to be "ugly"...

[Emperor_Piehead]

This may be a little expensive, but this would be a really nice system http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1rLRz

 

If the price is too much remove the ssd.

[flimsy888]

This may be a little expensive, but this would be a really nice system http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1rLRz

If the price is too much remove the ssd.

Another good option....

[Emperor_Piehead]

Another good option....

also if you want with the black prodigy if they have it available put her favorite color led 230mm fan on the front to keep everything cool and making it look nicer.

[TheSLSAMG]

I'm going to say that the form factor is making you spend too much. 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1rM2U

This costs less, and will perform just as well.

Also, just show your sister some mATX cases. My sister was picky, but she found a case she loved. Let her choose her favorite and get to building :D

Good luck!

[flimsy888]

I'm going to say that the form factor is making you spend too much.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1rM2U

This costs less, and will perform just as well.

Also, just show your sister some mATX cases. My sister was picky, but she found a case she loved. Let her choose her favorite and get to building :D

Good luck!

If you don't mind me asking what case does your sister have?

[TheSLSAMG]

If you don't mind me asking what case does your sister have?

 

She has a white NZXT Phantom 410. I personally don't like it. It's an ATX case, it's a bit expensive, but it's what she wanted.

She tells me though that in the future, she wants to get a BitFenix Shinobi and spray paint the metal strips pink, like I painted mine red. So, I guess I will have a Phantom 410 for modding.

[flimsy888]

She has a white NZXT Phantom 410. I personally don't like it. It's an ATX case, it's a bit expensive, but it's what she wanted.

She tells me though that in the future, she wants to get a BitFenix Shinobi and spray paint the metal strips pink, like I painted mine red. So, I guess I will have a Phantom 410 for modding.

Can i have pics of the spray painting?

[TheSLSAMG]

Can i have pics of the spray painting?

 

I don't have many, but I will find them. Hold on.

 

Apparently, they got deleted. Sorry. I can send you a pic of the case as it is now, but it looks a bit crap, as when my dad (he won't let me use his Dremel) was cutting the frame out so I could ghetto fit a 240mm radiator, he chopped up the case a bit. It's okay, I will probably get a Cooler Master CM Storm Scout II in white. I will probably fit it with white LED strips/cathode tubes. Oh man, it's going to look great.

[flimsy888]

I don't have many, but I will find them. Hold on.

 

Apparently, they got deleted. Sorry. I can send you a pic of the case as it is now, but it looks a bit crap, as when my dad (he won't let me use his Dremel) was cutting the frame out so I could ghetto fit a 240mm radiator, he chopped up the case a bit. It's okay, I will probably get a Cooler Master CM Storm Scout II in white. I will probably fit it with white LED strips/cathode tubes. Oh man, it's going to look great.

Doesn't need to be great, just want a rough idea.

[TheSLSAMG]

Doesn't need to be great, just want a rough idea.

 

 

A bit of accidental damage.

 

Some of the damage inflicted by Dremel.

 

Sorry for the bad quality, iPhone 5 isn't the best camera. Also, this was my first case mod ever, so to me it's not too bad.

Also, ewwww. Dust. I need to clean that tomorrow, but it's 2:23 AM now, so I don't feel like doing it now.

[flimsy888]

 

A bit of accidental damage.

 

Some of the damage inflicted by Dremel.

 

Sorry for the bad quality, iPhone 5 isn't the best camera. Also, this was my first case mod ever, so to me it's not too bad.

Also, ewwww. Dust. I need to clean that tomorrow, but it's 2:23 AM now, so I don't feel like doing it now.

Looks cool thanks!

[TheSLSAMG]

Looks cool thanks!

 

You're welcome!

[ShadowRaven]

Working on a build for my sister for light gaming, and general schoolwork, anywhere I could save money, overbuying, or bottle necking?

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1rLtr

Here is my suggestion for your sisters build

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1rMqS

 

 

[flimsy888]

Here is my suggestion for your sisters build

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1rMqS

Also looks good....so many choices...