Buying a mini-itx gaming computer in a few days (~$2300)

[smasker]

Approximate Purchase Date: 3-4 days

Budget Range: ~$2300, please note I live in Denmark so I can't buy from newegg.

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, movies, surfing the net

Are you buying a monitor: Yes, a secondary screen to replace my old IBM one.

Parts to Upgrade: That's what i need help with, I will list what I've chosen so far down at the bottom. In essence its everything except storage.

Do you need to buy OS: Hopefully not, my current computer's graphics and motherboard died and from what I can read on the internet, I can install it on a new computer if the motherboard was faulty.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts:
www.komplett.dk
www.computersalg.dk

1 USD = 5.3 DKK

Location: Denmark, Esbjerg if it helps

Parts Preferences: I've heard MSI is good for gaming so that's what I've gone with many places. Same with Intel.

Overclocking: No.

SLI or Crossfire: No.

Your Monitor Resolution: Main monitor is 1920x1080 27" and the secondary is going to be 1920x1080 21.5"

Additional Comments: I'm mostly making this post to get help with the compatibility. I'm not sure if it will all fit together but I'm hoping it will. I would prefer it to be quiet but I'm still going with performance > noise. Please note this is a computer I wont be upgrading or replacing for atleast 4-5 years.

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: GPU and motherboard died in my desktop and I cant game on my laptop. I've got a few dollars to spare and I've always wanted a mini-itx computer.

Parts I've picked so far:

Case:
BitFenix Prodigy Mini-ITX Sort
https://www.komplett.dk/bitfenix-prodigy-mini-itx-sort/804055
Motherboard:
MSI Z87I Gaming AC, Socket-1150
https://www.komplett.dk/msi-z87i-gaming-ac-socket-1150/802649
CPU:
Intel Core i7-4770K
https://www.komplett.dk/intel-core-i7-4770k/780483
CPU cooler:
Corsair Hydro Series H100i Extreme Perfomance Liquid CPU Cooler
http://www.computersalg.dk/produkt/953864/corsair-hydro-series-h100i-extreme-perfo
Second Monitor:
Asus 21,5" LED VE228TR
https://www.komplett.dk/asus-215-led-ve228tr/774687
CPU fans for the H100i:
Corsair SP120 PWM Quiet Edt. 120mm
https://www.komplett.dk/corsair-sp120-pwm-quiet-edt-120mm/779885
Exhaust fan for the case:
Corsair AF140 Quiet Edt. 140mm
https://www.komplett.dk/corsair-af140-quiet-edt-140mm-blser/756842
Front intake fan:
BitFenix Spectre PRO 230mm blue LED - black
http://www.computersalg.dk/produkt/730241/bitfenix-spectre-pro-230mm-l%C3%BCfter-blaue-
GPU:
MSI GTX 780Ti GAMING 3GB
http://www.computersalg.dk/produkt/2102960/msi-gtx-780ti-gaming-3g-
RAM:
Kingston DDR3 HyperX Beast 16GB
https://www.komplett.dk/kingston-ddr3-hyperx-beast-16gb/769026
PSU:
Corsair CS750M 80+ GOLD
http://www.computersalg.dk/produkt/2042248/corsair-cs750m-str%C3%B8mforsyning-intern

And then I'll be putting the Samsung 840 250GB SSD and 2 TB HDD I already have in it.

Will this fit together? Will it all be able to fit in the Bitfenix Prodigy?

And last, is there anything I should replace? I'm pretty set on the 4770k and the 780 TI, however if you have any suggestions around the same price range, it would be appreciated. I know this might be overkill but I have the money to spare and I want an overkill computer for once.

Thanks in advance for reading.

 

[Francisco Costa]

You don't need an i7 4770k, it's useless for the use you're giving to yuor PC (gaming, movies, net), drop it to an i5 4670k: https://www.komplett.dk/intel-core-i5-4670k/780485
You also don't need 16GB of RAM, 8Gb is enough: http://www.computersalg.dk/produkt/529167/gskill-ripjaws
And also I prefer this motherboard, and it's cheaper: http://www.computersalg.dk/produkt/1092536/asus-z87i
And I'd also get a higher quality power supply, like the AX, HX, TX series of Corsair, Seasonic, XFX or Super Flower, they're all good power supply brand.

 

[Seeking Solace]

I suggest using pcpartpicker to help notice incompatibilities...I don't know how good mini itx cases are with radiators, and larger fans so check that 230mm also.
The ram is 1.65V, Intel builds usually recommend 1.5V, PCpartpicker will help discern those things.
Otherwise your build is very overkill.

 

[smasker]

You don't need an i7 4770k, it's useless for the use you're giving to yuor PC (gaming, movies, net), drop it to an i5 4670k: https://www.komplett.dk/intel-core-i5-4670k/780485
You also don't need 16GB of RAM, 8Gb is enough: http://www.computersalg.dk/produkt/529167/gskill-ripjaws
And also I prefer this motherboard, and it's cheaper: http://www.computersalg.dk/produkt/1092536/asus-z87i
And I'd also get a higher quality power supply, like the AX, HX, TX series of Corsair, Seasonic, XFX or Super Flower, they're all good power supply brand.

Like I said, I was going for overkill. I want to keep the i7, the 16GB and the motherboard. For the PSU, I was only concerned if it was enough power.

I suggest using pcpartpicker to help notice incompatibilities...I don't know how good mini itx cases are with radiators, and larger fans so check that 230mm also.
The ram is 1.65V, Intel builds usually recommend 1.5V, PCpartpicker will help discern those things.
Otherwise your build is very overkill.

Thanks for the tip, you can mount the H100i if you remove the DVD drive bay which I'm going to do. I know its overkill and thats what I want it to be. I also want it to be compatible and good quality though.

 

[Seeking Solace]

The RAM might get automatically dialed down a bit to 1.5V, so maybe swap out RAM for another set.

 

[smasker]

The RAM might get automatically dialed down a bit to 1.5V, so maybe swap out RAM for another set.

Does this mean this motherboard is limited to a certain amount of MHz on ram or is it these particular ram?

 

[Seeking Solace]

It can handle the speed, but it'll probably slow it down to lower the voltage to meet recommendation. It can be overclocked but I'm not sure how it works.

 

[Francisco Costa]

You don't need an i7 4770k, it's useless for the use you're giving to yuor PC (gaming, movies, net), drop it to an i5 4670k: https://www.komplett.dk/intel-core-i5-4670k/780485
You also don't need 16GB of RAM, 8Gb is enough: http://www.computersalg.dk/produkt/529167/gskill-ripjaws
And also I prefer this motherboard, and it's cheaper: http://www.computersalg.dk/produkt/1092536/asus-z87i
And I'd also get a higher quality power supply, like the AX, HX, TX series of Corsair, Seasonic, XFX or Super Flower, they're all good power supply brand.

Like I said, I was going for overkill. I want to keep the i7, the 16GB and the motherboard. For the PSU, I was only concerned if it was enough power.

I suggest using pcpartpicker to help notice incompatibilities...I don't know how good mini itx cases are with radiators, and larger fans so check that 230mm also.
The ram is 1.65V, Intel builds usually recommend 1.5V, PCpartpicker will help discern those things.
Otherwise your build is very overkill.

Thanks for the tip, you can mount the H100i if you remove the DVD drive bay which I'm going to do. I know its overkill and thats what I want it to be. I also want it to be compatible and good quality though.

650W is enought. Just make dure you choose a good quality one, like te ones I indicated above.

 

[smasker]

Ok, what about modular and non-modular? I've heard you want non-modular in the Bitfenix Prodigy because of cable bending.

 

[Rammy]

Ok, what about modular and non-modular? I've heard you want non-modular in the Bitfenix Prodigy because of cable bending.

You can fit either, but you are right that it's probably easier to work with a non-modular PSU in this case for that reason. The key measurement to note is the 160mm "limit" to PSU length, which actually covers an awful lot of models. The Corsair CS range are actually very small, and while they wouldn't be a personal pick, for size they are an excellent choice. I personally use an XFX Core 550 in my Prodigy and you could actually run this kind of setup on a PSU as small as this if you wanted to (people are running all sorts of cards like GTX Titans on the 500W PSU in the EVGA Hadron Air as well as Silverstones 450SFX PSU). If you wanted to give yourself a bit more headroom, the obvious pick would probably be the Seasonic M12II 650 which should be in budget, should conform to size restrictions, and will basically power (nearly) anything you could ever put in there.

Unlike most cases where you would (generally) install the PSU early on, in a Prodigy build you need to leave it until the end really, and only push it into the PSU cage when you are done. This is a bit fiddly, but it does give you opportunities to tuck/bend cables to the most convenient way. If you are struggling to fit cables in (you shouldn't be), there are solutions which range from modding the case by cutting holes in the rear of the PSU enclosure to adding washer/riser/extensions to the screws at the rear to give yourself an extra few millimetres. Either way, you'll find a solution so don't worry too much about it.