Graphics card for photo editing (BitFenix Prodigy)

[jch1728]

I'd appreciate any advice. I'm using a BitFenix Prodigy with a 3770K (ASRock Z77E-ITX) for photo editing/organizing (DxO Pro, Photoshop, IMatch 5) and general computing (no gaming) and want to take advantage of OpenCL support in my photo software and otherwise speed up photo editing/processing. The Prodigy drive cage is installed and in use (Samsung 830 SSD & WD 2GB HD), so I'm apparently limited to no more than a 7" GPU card. Other priorities are keeping noise levels low (and temperatures down). I'm planning to upgrade my monitor to (probably) a Dell U2414H.

What are my best options? Cost isn't a primary consideration (although I'm frugal!) but the case size limitation will limit that anyway.

Thanks.

 

[NTMBK]

Doesn't the Prodigy drive cage split in two? I thought you could remove the top section and leave the bottom part (which has two drive mounts) in place? That would give you the drive mounts you need, while letting you install a full length GPU. This configuration:

 

[jch1728]

Doesn't the Prodigy drive cage split in two?

You may be right; unfortunately, I'm away from the computer for a couple of weeks and won't be able to check the exact configuration until I'm back...

 

[Teizo]

You can install a full length GPU in that case without issue.

This guide here may be of use that I found on Adobe Forums:

http://ppbm7.com/index.php/tweakers-page/92-what-video-card-to-use

 

[Cerb]

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-02gp43751kr
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx750tioc2gd5

That's what I would get right now, in the U.S.. Not expensive, but more than good enough to be quite a boon for anything that may use it. For around $125, the bang/buck is high. The Asus looks like it does NOT have a Displayport.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-n7602gd5ocitx
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-n760tf2gd5oc

That would be the next step up, from the 750 Ti (the size, and that the Twin Frozr should run quieter, are the only differences of note). Both offer DVI, HDMI, and DP, but may need adapter cables for DP.

As far as your link goes, a GTX 650 Ti is about equal to a 750 Ti, and a GTX 670 is about equal to a 760.