M-itx build

[Azzah44100]

okay this should be my last attempt here, i have changed my mind and am now planning on building a m-ITX build for my main gaming rig.

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=wish_lists&wlcId=155031&action=wish_lists

what do you guys think ?

any constructive critisism is welcome, as well as suggestions and modifications please not my budget is around $1200

***ALSO IF ANYONE KNOW OF ANY RED AND BLACK m-ITX MOTHERBOARDS LET ME KNOW***

[DJ46]

You should go with a i5-3470 when you have a non-overclocking board. Also, Check if that powersupply will even fit into Prodigy. I would go with a Seasonic G550.

[Azzah44100]

You should go with a i5-3470 when you have a non-overclocking board. Also, Check if that powersupply will even fit into Prodigy. I would go with a Seasonic G550.

yes that power supply should fit, and yeah thats a good point on the CPU i think i might jut get the 3570 non k edition though maybe save a little bit and be able to afford an SSD

[DJ46]

You should go with a i5-3470 when you have a non-overclocking board. Also, Check if that powersupply will even fit into Prodigy. I would go with a Seasonic G550.

No no no no no. 3570 is stupid, 3470 if no overclocking. 3570 is just a waste of money.

[DJ46]

You should go with a i5-3470 when you have a non-overclocking board. Also, Check if that powersupply will even fit into Prodigy. I would go with a Seasonic G550.

Also, you should be able to get in that budget: ASUS P8Z77-I Deluxe + i5-3570K and get 7870 XT (good as 660 Ti but only about 2/3 of the price.

[WayneKIng]

if you want a black and red motherboard go for the asrock z77E - itx. its not black and red but its completely black :D its as close as youre gonna get

[WayneKIng]

also maybe go for a 2.5inch hard drive you will able to mount it on the floor or the side of the psu cage. it will be better in the future if you want to water cool or something like that. just my opinion

[hiyayhi]

if you want a black and red motherboard go for the asrock z77E - itx. its not black and red but its completely black :D its as close as youre gonna get

I would recomend the GIGABYTE z77 wifi over the Asrock. It is also all black.

(Only because a friend had an asrock fry his system. I know, I know, it could happen with any mobo but still, I'm now wary.

[Mightybaal]

Hi,

Saw this thread and i have just build my own prodigy build on a budget similar to yours. i changed most your items for no other reason other than a better performing system that you can OC later if you want.

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=wish_lists&wlcId=119530&action=wish_lists

[Mightybaal]

Hi,

Saw this thread and i have just build my own prodigy build on a budget similar to yours. i changed most your items for no other reason other than a better performing system that you can OC later if you want.

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=wish_lists&wlcId=119530&action=wish_lists

also has better overall looks eg everything is red or black. But my biggest tip if you can afford it get a samsung 120gb SSD for $99

[defunkt]

if you want a black and red motherboard go for the asrock z77E - itx. its not black and red but its completely black :D its as close as youre gonna get

I wouldn't worry about Asrock. I had a MSI Z77 board die after about 2 weeks.

[Azzah44100]

Hi,

Saw this thread and i have just build my own prodigy build on a budget similar to yours. i changed most your items for no other reason other than a better performing system that you can OC later if you want.

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=wish_lists&wlcId=119530&action=wish_lists

yes i will possibly get an SSD, the thing is i am planning oasking for this for my birthday so i need to kee the price as low as i can :)

And thank you for that list that is very cool. How well does the 7870 perform compared to the 660ti ?

[Nicktrance]

A 7870 is usually somewhere between a 660 and 660 Ti in terms of performance, if you're only going to be using one 1080p monitor you might as well save a few bucks and go with that because the difference will be very small.

[WayneKIng]

A 7870 is usually somewhere between a 660 and 660 Ti in terms of performance, if you're only going to be using one 1080p monitor you might as well save a few bucks and go with that because the difference will be very small.

WHAT NO! HOW WOULD A 7970 PERFORM LESS THEN A 660TI WHEN A 7950 OUT PERFORMS A 660TI!

[WayneKIng]

A 7870 is usually somewhere between a 660 and 660 Ti in terms of performance, if you're only going to be using one 1080p monitor you might as well save a few bucks and go with that because the difference will be very small.

http://linustechtips.com/main/forum/computer-hardware/graphics-cards/168289-600ti-vs-7950-and-or-670-vs-7970?p=168609#post168609

[TicTac]

A 7870 is usually somewhere between a 660 and 660 Ti in terms of performance, if you're only going to be using one 1080p monitor you might as well save a few bucks and go with that because the difference will be very small.

I guess you meant 670 maybe?

[asusfan]

If you want a red / black colour scheme then the Evga Stinger Z77 m-itx board looks best option and especially if you get red memory and red led lighting and fans kit.

http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=111-IB-E692-KR

hope this helps, also its a good board and i think you can get it from NCIX

[WayneKIng]

A 7870 is usually somewhere between a 660 and 660 Ti in terms of performance, if you're only going to be using one 1080p monitor you might as well save a few bucks and go with that because the difference will be very small.

theres no 670ti though

[Nicktrance]

A 7870 is usually somewhere between a 660 and 660 Ti in terms of performance, if you're only going to be using one 1080p monitor you might as well save a few bucks and go with that because the difference will be very small.

I meant 7870 xD