Thanks again for the help with the build; I'll post my component list again so no one has to go looking back for it (I've been away for awhile; so apologies for the late response):
- BitFenix Prodigy
- Intel Core i5-4670K - Socket LGA1150, 3.4Ghz
- ASUS ROG MAXIMUS VI IMPACT Socket 1150 Intel Z87
- G.Skill 16GB (2 x 8GB PC3-12800 1600MHz DDR3 RAM - 10-10-10-30) - RipjawsX Series
- Seasonic Platinum-660 Fully Modular 80PLUS 660W PSU
- MSI GeForce GTX 770 Twin Frozr 3 2GB GDDR5
- Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s SSD
- Corsair Hydro Series H60 2013 Liquid CPU Cooler
- ASUS (DRW-24B3ST)
- WD10EZEX 1TB
- Microsoft Windows 8 64-Bit English OEM
My build is almost identical. Word of advice regarding the Prodigy/H60/Impact combo - it's difficult to mount the H60 2013 (due to the thicker, longer tubes. It's very different to the old version you see in builds) anywhere else other than the top fan hole closest to the front of the case. This means you'll not be able to use the 5.5" bay for a drive (if you were planning to).
Thanks to your forewarning; I spent a heck of a lot of extra time assuring before anything was screwed down; that the tubes would fit. They really were hard to work with; but I managed to get it to fit fairly well at the back of the case; with some creative maneuvering. See the following images:
Here are pictures of the first boot:
Along with the finished case:
Only get 16GB if you do computer heavy stuff other than gaming. 8GB is already more than you need for gaming. Change the PSU, the Seasonic platinum is fine, but it is one of their older units. If you want to go with high end Seasonic for it's silence get the x650. If not then then the Seasonic G series 550W will be perfect for that build.
I'm going to be running a combination of 3DS Max, Photoshop, (Insert Game Engine Here) on a fairly regular basis; along with gaming. 16GB might be a bit overkill; but my rule in building computers has always been to double the RAM I suspect I would need.
I'm actually having quite a bit of a problem with the Seasonic Platinum and was hoping you or anyone might have some suggestions. There is a fairly audible high pitch electrical whine produced from the unit. I'm finding myself pretty sensitive to it and have even had headaches from the thing.
- The Power Supply emits a loud electrical screech sound; even when the system is turned off and the Power Supply is the only thing on
- The screech gets pretty loud when the system is booted into Windows; with any sort of system strain, it becomes almost unbearable to be in the same room
- After the system is shut down; the whine gets louder
- The system is in my bedroom and sits on the desk; this is at ear level
- It can be heard over every other component; which is completely unacceptable for a power supply
Is this a regular thing for new PSU? Is this something I can fix on my own?
The store return policy period is over; as I was waiting for the Impact to arrive and could not test any of the parts within 14 days. I can RMA the part; but will likely get a refurbished unit and this seems like it might be a common problem with this specific PSU. RMA might make the situation worse.
I'm feeling a bit screwed at this point; as I went well over-budget on this PSU; expecting it to be better. I can't afford a replacement. My only other option is to dig into my old rig and pull out my Enermax 530W unit (many years old; which might be a very bad idea; I'm not even sure if it could be sufficient for this build).
Any suggestions would be heavily appreciated!
