From a Prodigy to a Corsair 250D

[Kill_Phil]

Morning all,

Thought I would create a thread showing my move from my prodigy to the 250D, with the hope it helping anyone out there considering the case. I was in two minds as to whether the thread belonged in the project section, but didn't feel it worthy, so apologies mods if I have got it wrong!

Anyway back on track.... no change of components listed in my sig and was a straight swap, though I did add the following lights to make it look all pretty inside http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CM-045-LP&groupid=701&catid=1428&subcat=1430

Here is a couple of pics comparing the size of the 2 cases.

In the end I had to remove the optical drive bay to make way for the H60 cooler as i found this to be the best position for minimal cables blocking the view inside of the case from the windowed top. Also I was originally worried whether the HIS IceQ 7950 would fit in this case and whilst it was a struggle I got there in the end.

And finally, a couple of images showing the completed build with light fitted

Hope you all enjoyed the thread - any questions I will do my best to answer

 

[Kill_Phil]

That looks really smart, nice one. Would love to see some hi-res images

i was tempted to use larger images but was worried whether it would break the rules or not - i could always email you some over if you wanted

 

[Kill_Phil]

Looks very nice.
I'm very much debating whether or not to change my build to SFF using a 250D and re-suing some of the spec in my sig.

I keep asking everyone I've seen so far with a 250D the same question: Cable management! I'm led to believe there isn't much in the form of it? However yours looks very tidy so well done!

Cable management is somewhat limited, but its amazing what you can do with a few cable ties; with the majority of it hidden away under the optical bay drive.

I also think the case was designed with in mind of a certain few mobo's; usually the ones with the main ATX 24pin supply point located to the rear of the board for eg http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-041-EA&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=2071

 

[Kill_Phil]

yeah pretty sure it will but happy to measure if you want to double check

 

[Kill_Phil]

I've kept the 140mm in the front but have been able to connect it to the mobo header and control it via the bios.

I replaced the 120mm with a black apache fan and also have one fitted to the h60 radiator. Pretty quiet and well pleased with it.

Glad the thread inspired your choice

 

[Kill_Phil]

Any benefits moving to the 250d from the prodigy? Looking to do a mini itx build and was looking at one of these 2 cases?

The overall build quality/finish seems much better in the corsair IMO. Though you can't knock the prodigy and just comes down to personal taste. Main reason for moving away from the prodigy was colour scheme, though I do think the 250d is damn sexy

 

[Kill_Phil]

Welcome to the club

nvm, just realised they dont do it in socket 1155

 

[Kill_Phil]

Looking good moog, a lot of kit in a small case there. What case did you come from?