Gamer system compatibility

[Hamtaro59]

Hi everyone,

I am looking for a gamer config that will fit within the Bitefenix Prodigy Mini atx case.

I was wondering about this config since I'll use it for gaming and photoshop.

Will the i7 or i5 will do the trick?

Not sure about the motherboard and the cooling system for the i5 since îll overclock it to 4.2Ghz

If you could correct my mistake that would be great.

Here my config so far:

Case:
Bitefenix Prodigy Mini ITX
http://www.ldlc.com/fiche/PB00131335.html

Motherboard:
Asrock Q87M vPRO
Or
MSI H87I

PSU
Corsair CX600 80 plus Bronze
Or
Corsair TX750 Enthusiast Series 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Power Supply

Processor
Intel Core i7 4770K (3,5Ghz)
Or
Intel Core i5 4670K (3.4GHz) Overclock to 4.2GHz + Cooling Upgrade: Zalman LQ320 Ultimate Liquid CPU

RAM
G.Skill XL series RipJaws X series 8Go (kit 2x4Go) DDR3 1600 Mhz

Videocard:
HIS Radeon R9 290 4Bg GDDR5

SSD
Samsung 840 Pro 128 GB

Fans:
Cougar Vortex PWM CF-V12HP 120mm x2

Cougar Turbine CF-T14S 140 mm

BiteFenix Spectre LED Orange 240mm

Thanks

Max

 

[ihog]

You need a Z87 motherboard to overclock.

 

[Hamtaro59]

So a Z87 motherboard to overclock and the i5k will do the trick?

For the Psu which one is the best deal?
And the watercooling is enough to cool down the processor?

Thanks

 

[ihog]

Yes, a Z87 mobo and the 4670K would do you well.

I would go with the TX 750, as the TX series is more reliable than the CX series, and it leaves you some room for expansion.

Water cooling may be enough, but it depends on the cooler.

 

[Hamtaro59]

I was thinking about the Z87i deluxe motherboard but do i really need that one since i'll be using a 3rd generation processor?

For the watercooling i was thinking about the Zalman LQ320 Ultimate Liquid CPU.

Thanks for your answers.

Any advice on the ram?
I can get 16gb with other brand for the price of 8Gb of G skill xl series ripjaws x series.

 

[ihog]

You listed the 4770K and 4670K as your options for a CPU. They are fourth generation, Haswell processors.

You might as well get a Corsair H80i instead. Performs better for $10 more.

What other kit of RAM are you looking at?