Bitfenix Prodigy

wodgah · 20 Dec 2012 at 10:08

Really thinking of switching to this case for a smaller footprint but with what seems no drawbacks, i do take my case places occasionally and currently have a 3570k was thinking i can get a h80i and and my 670 will fit fine inside , any others out there have one and have any feedback on it ?

thanks

Stelly · 20 Dec 2012 at 10:11

I love the case, its a bit unstable on its plastic handles is the only negative feedback that i have...

Stelly

macca672 · 20 Dec 2012 at 10:55

as stelly says, fantastic cases. I use mine for a HTPC in the front room.
The handles are a tad bendy so i wouldnt risk carrying it with them long term, but the case is small enough to carry under one arm anyway so it wasnt a deal breaker for me.

Some people have had a few issues with overtightened screws on the handles causing cracks and breakages. But a quick email to bitfenix and they will sort you out. I hear they have been very good with offering help and replacement parts

wodgah · 20 Dec 2012 at 14:09

Good to hear the positive feedback, I wouldnt be carrying it far or that often just maybe 2/3 times a year.

topshot · 20 Dec 2012 at 18:31

Love the look of this case, is there any issues getting decent graphics card in them?

macca672 · 20 Dec 2012 at 19:43

topshot said:
Love the look of this case, is there any issues getting decent graphics card in them?

you can remove the HDD cage at the front to allow for gfx cards to fit, I know for definate the EVGA 680 FTW will fit no problem with the cage out

Something Else · 20 Dec 2012 at 19:54

7970 will fit too

MatsyLR · 20 Dec 2012 at 21:16

Just make sure you have a graphics card with the one sucker fan to pull in cool air from the ventilation and exhaust out the back. The two fan design GPU's blow air, so they are redundant in the case.

wodgah · 20 Dec 2012 at 21:47

I have a reference 670 so think it should be ideal for this case, planning to put a 3570k build in it for my main rig for gaming.

topshot · 20 Dec 2012 at 22:44

Good to know, 7870 or 7950 would be my graphics card. Even more tempted to buy one now, in orange :cool:

Apem · 20 Dec 2012 at 22:46

MatsyLR said:
Just make sure you have a graphics card with the one sucker fan to pull in cool air from the ventilation and exhaust out the back. The two fan design GPU's blow air, so they are redundant in the case.

What if you change the vent to a window which looks better IMO

wodgah · 21 Dec 2012 at 19:57

Have decided on a white Bitfenix Prodigy now , just to find the internals

kthula666 · 22 Dec 2012 at 01:28

Show it in the Project Logs sections I have that case as a spare would be nice for some ideas.

wodgah · 23 Dec 2012 at 10:03

Will do , going to order after christmas !

Neme · 23 Dec 2012 at 19:15

Apem said:
What if you change the vent to a window which looks better IMO

Might look better (though always a matter of personal taste) but you do rob the case of a good source of cooling, especially gaming rigs with hot GPUs