Prodigy M Mini Hardline Build

Zoolar

Zoolar

Zoolar

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Hi,

I've decided my small computer was far too loud so I've decided to start building hard line system. I'm using all the hardware from my old computer plus/minus a few bits.

My new build:
Case: Bitfenix Prodigy M + Clear side panel
Motherboard: Gigabyte H61N-USB3
CPU: i5 4570K 3.2ghz quad core
Memory: Corsair 8GB DDR3 1866Mhz
GPU: GTX 980 4gb
PSU: EVGA 550watt fully modular
SSD: Samsung 845DC EVO 480gb


Water Cooling:
CPU: XSPC RayStorm
GPU: EK-FC980 GTX
Pump: EK-D5 Vario X-TOP
Res: EK x3 110
Radiators: XSPC 240 rad (top), XSPC 120 rad (bottom)
Pipe: Monsoon Hard Acrylic Tube 1/2 x 5/8 -Clear
Fittings: Monsoon Free Center Hardline 1/2 x 5/8 - Purple
Fluid: Mayhem Pastel Orange

So that's my complete build (I think) I have already started the build but I've been taking pictures along the way because it's probably the most difficult build I have ever done.


So I started the build off by removing the HDD mounting panel from the side of the case and taking off the optical drive mounting bay so I had a nice empty case

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After clearing out the case I put the waterblock on my GPU to and put my PSU in the case and decided to test to see if it would all fit.

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Yeah so apparently my EVGA 750 watt PSU is too big for the build thats the reason that I am going to downsize to the 550 watt still leaving very little room for watercooling.


After testing to see if some parts would fit I went ahead and installed a smaller temp PSU and all of the hardware, rads, pump and res in the only way that I could make them all fit.

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At this point I started to regret purchasing the Prodigy m as it is so damn tiny. The pipe work is going to be pretty difficult because it's my first hard pipe build and 2 because of the lack of room that I have.

My plans for the pipes are
From the res into the front of the pump (this pipe will have 4 right angle bends)
From the top of the pump to the top rad (this pipe will have 2 right andle bends)
From the top rad to the bottom left GPU inlet (This pipe will have 2 right angle bends)
From the GPU into the CPU (1 right angle bend)
From the CPU into the bottom rad(1 right angle bend)
From the bottom rad into the res (1 right angle bend + U bend)

I have not started work on the pipes but I should be starting on them this weekend so hopefully should have the build done by next weekend.

I shall keep you all posted with new images as I progress. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
 
Update of where I'm upto, I managed to get some pipe bending done today.

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I'm not happy with some of the pipes I did and it soon hit me that I should have bought 2 packs of pipes rather than 1. the pipe from the res to the bottom rad I did a u-bend followed by a 30 degree bend and then a 90 degree bend down. While I was doing the 30 degree bend I accidentally bent the pipe up a slight bit so this piece needs replacing.

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I was using the monsoon measuring tool but I found that I got better results doing it by eye. the pipe from to top rad to the pump needs to be replaced because it's about 5mm too long in the middle section so it over hangs the pump. the tube from the top rad to the GPU needs to be cut a bit shorter to allow room for the PSU. The only pipe I am yet to bend is the pipe from the res to the pump. I tried to do this bend 2 times already but It failed, luckily I managed to salvage the pipe both times and I've used both of them for the CPU.


List of things to do:
1. Bend final pipe
2. purchase more pipes to replace ugly looking pipes
3. purchase & fit 550w evga fully modular PSU
4. either buy a bunch of cable, sleeving and other bits to make new cables or just purchase some from a custom cable maker online.
5. purchase & fit, new fans and LED light strips.
6. fill the system and run for 24hr for a leak test
7. spray the top and bottom (handles and feet) purple

I thought all the pipes were going to be ugly but I quite like them. I have also avoided the use of right angle fittings because I'm just not a fan of them. If I were to give advise to anyone doing a hardline build then it would be to buy a corsair 900d. So much more room.
 
Did a bit more work on the build yesterday and ran into a few problems. My first problem I forgot to put the metal rings on my pipes before gluing the end of the monsoon fittings on. I also need some right angle fittings from my res to pump and from the rad to gpu. So I'm putting it on hold now till payday when I can purchase the rest of what I need for the build.
 
good looking build! not seen a Prodigy build for a while now

Zoolar said:
My first problem I forgot to put the metal rings on my pipes before gluing the end of the monsoon fittings on.
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Gluing ? you shouldn't need to glue any water cooling fittings, hard-line or flexible tubes. or am I missing something

also have you thought about the Silverstone SFX-L 500W ? only £3 more at £74 instead of £71 and has both have 120mm fan, but the Silverstone is even smaller in size than the EVGA ?
 
Monsoon hardline fittings require glue. The idea is that you put the compression ring on the pipe, then they have a plastic end that you attach witch glue to the end of the pipe and when you tighten the compression ring it pulls the pipe in and makes a more air tight. It's not really needed bu I do like the concept.

I have looked at the silverstone PSUs but I don't really like the blue on the connectors and considering the PSU is going to be visible trough the side panel I don't think this is an option.
 
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