[Build Complete] Bitfenix Prodigy Gaming Build

I recently built my girlfriend a computer using the bitfenix prodigy case and I really liked it, so much so that I decided to get one for myself. I already had a computer I was happy with, but since I needed a new motherboard if I was going to get a prodigy I figured why not upgrade a few parts. The oldest parts in this machine are the processor and the intel SSD, I got those sometime in 2011. A few other parts came from another update in 2012 and the case, motherboard, ram, and the 120GB Corsair SSD are the most recent additions. The AX850 is a bit much, but it was the PSU I had.

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

TypeItemPrice
CPUIntel Core i7-2600K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor$301.98 @ SuperBiiz
CPU CoolerCorsair H100 92.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler$97.99 @ Newegg
MotherboardAsus P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD Mini ITX LGA1155 Motherboard$174.99 @ Newegg
MemoryCorsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory$159.99 @ Newegg
StorageCorsair Force Series GT 90GB 2.5" Solid State Disk$119.98 @ Outlet PC
StorageIntel 320 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk$179.99 @ Amazon
StorageCorsair Force Series GT 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk$119.99 @ Newegg
Video CardMSI GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card$369.99 @ NCIX US
CaseBitFenix Prodigy (White) Mini ITX Tower Case$79.99 @ NCIX US
Case FanCorsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition 39.9 CFM 120mm Fan$14.99 @ Amazon
Case FanCorsair Air Series SP120 High Performance Edition (2-Pack) 62.7 CFM 120mm Fans$27.99 @ Amazon
Power SupplyCorsair Professional Gold 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply$159.99 @ Amazon
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 8 Professional Full (64-bit)$139.99 @ Newegg
OtherCorsir AX850 White Cable Kit$34.99
Total
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.$1982.84
Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-13 19:17 EDT-0400

I've got some other things I still want to do like my own sleeved cables, covering the side panel with the SSDs and changing out the h100 for a custom WC loop.

I've got the 2600K at 4.4GHz and it idles around 29C. I mostly just game on this and use it for school work. I would upgrade the CPU, but I really don't see a need for it with what I am doing. Maybe once they come out with a wider selection of mini ITX boards.

Posted Apr 13, 2013, 11:22 PM UTC

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