Bitfenix Phenom M Build

I really like this case , would love to order one so i can have my mini itx used with a corsair H80 ive got. But the no optical slot is killing it for me atm. Shame , i have the prodigy already but dont like it with the legs and stuff.
 
Hi guys, thanks for the comments.

The side panel was custom made with an industrial metal cutter (not a dremel + jigsaw) which is why the cut was clean enough not to need rubber edging. Really happy with it.

In terms of the optical drive, i havent had one hardwired into my pc for ages. I only use them if someone buys me a game on dvd - for this i have an external usb slimline dvd which works fine (you can even boot from them).
installing an optical drive into a gaming pc is just not necessary nowdays - all they do is create a lot of noise, freeze your pc sometimes and take up space.
Even if i had wanted one in this build, there wasnt enough space.

Here is a video i made of the build, it may help give you an idea of how much space there is inside the case:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDDb11mLTK8
 
I'm using the Asus Gtx 680 Direct CU II OC

temps are 27-31c idle, 80 on load. This is with GPU fan speed locked to be ALWAYS at 20%, so the card is pretty much silent during all games which is good.
Having 2 intake fans blowing straight on to the card really helps
 
I am impressed with the cooling in this case - for GPU cooling it is excellent.

I will need to make 2 mods to improve the airflow however:

1. Create a heat shield on the bottom of the case between the PSU exhaust and the 2 intake fans. When the PSU heats up the intake fans draw in a lot of hot air. Perhaps a better PSU than mine would also help (my PSU is terrible)
2. I will need to open up those side ventilation areas on the side of the case - there is actually solid plastic under that mesh, except for a few sporadic holes which is crazy from a design point of view.
 
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