Yet Another Bitfenix Prodigy Build Log

[Nate Silvers]

After seeing all the sexy Prodigy builds I had to jump on the bandwagon and make it my new upgrade. This will be a fully overclocked gaming build. Nothing special compared to the others but I'm coming from an Antec 1200 so it's a big size difference.

Bitfenix Prodigy Black
P8Z77-I Deluxe S1155 Intel Z77
Intel 3570K
8GB Samsung Green Low Profile
60GB Vertex 2
As many 2tb hdd I can fit
ATI 5870

Gonna aircool this as I can't be bothered with all the watercooling and don't actually like silent PCS.

 

[SFFNoob]

Nice build there, pics when you're done bud!

 

[Monkeyspaz5000]

Have a look at the ASRock Z77 board. I think it has better positioned connectors on the board.

It also overclocks well. I'm at 4.7Ghz (2500K) and stopped there. Not tried to push it any more.

 

[Nate Silvers]

Went with the Asus and had no problems with connectors using a 5870. Temps are cooler than my Antec1200 case with CPU at 32C idle and GPU at 49C idle / 70 full load.

It's a really really nice case although the handle screw tabs was broke but Bitfenix are sending me replacements which is very good of them. I've installed two tricool fans on the top mount and managed to fit 3 2TB hard drives inside.

No performance loss using an ITX motherboard and this case has even increased my boot times to less than 10 seconds!

 

[electric ant]

Just a quick question about the bitfenix badge on the front of the case...does it look easy to remove or take off? Thinking about this case, but would rather take the badge off!

 

[Nate Silvers]

Yeah feels like it would just pull off if I pulled it hard enough.

 

[Nate Silvers]

Couple of pictures, rotated the hdd bays to get them all in and a full size GPU.