Prodigy M - Mid-Range Build

[bradwitt]

Hi all,

Learnt a lot since yesterday and have now chosen the case I would like to store my new Mid-Range gaming PC.

The Prodigy M looks awesome and I'd like to get some suggestions on the best build with my circumstances in mind.

Please take into account the following.

- Use - Gaming (Primarily online - WOW/STAR WARS)
- Budget - £750 (Price of case is separate, budget can be used in full.
- MOBO - Micro ATX
- Processor - Intel

 

[Rammy]

It's worth having a look at this thread - http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/353572-31-build-upgrade-advice
There's some information it'd be good to have before offering any specific suggestions, as it can have a pretty huge relevance.

As a general thought, the Prodigy M isn't a terribly good case due to an awkward layout, airflow and usage conflicts. If you want the Prodigy look, and don't need the facility for multiple graphics cards then you are much better served with the original Prodigy case. If it has to be mATX+ for whatever reason (you didn't specify) then the Corsair 350D or Fractal Design Arc Mini would be conventional options, and the Aerocool Dead Silence is Prodigy-esque. It's worth keeping in mind that by the time you reach 350D dimensions, you are very close to compact ATX towers, which give you more options and might be a better choice.