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Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Mayhem_Lee on September 11, 2012, 02:09:17 am



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Hi Guy's

Spontaneously purchased a BitFenix Prodigy (http://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/products/chassis/prodigy#specs) Micro ITX Case today. I Will be dropping Ivy Bridge in it for use at work crunching numbers followed up with Nvidia GFX of some sort. I will try and update this with Quality Iphone4S photos as parts turn up.........



Build Specs
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Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Hmmmgood on September 11, 2012, 08:06:27 am
Nice,did you buy the case locally or from overseas?
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Lias on September 11, 2012, 11:24:26 am
He is overseas.. muppet moved to ausfailure
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Retardobot on September 11, 2012, 11:27:10 am
Those cases give me the horrors. They remind me of the old Hewlett Packard systems.
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Emrico1 on September 11, 2012, 12:30:43 pm
Quote from: Lias;1502059
He is overseas.. muppet moved to ausfailure


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Nothing wrong with NZ, they just constantly compare themselves and it hurts their self esteem resulting in negative comments.

Build looks so sweet. I wish I had've built a portable setup now that I'm thinking of returning to the land of milk and boobies.
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Retardobot on September 11, 2012, 12:51:17 pm
Jesus NZ is such a flat chested bitch.

COME AT ME HATERZ.
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Apostrophe Spacemonkey on September 11, 2012, 01:34:56 pm
Quality Iphone4S photos?


Hi Everyhbody, look at me, I have an iPhone4S! Look at my iPhone4S photos taken with my iPhone4S.
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Apostrophe Spacemonkey on September 11, 2012, 01:35:37 pm
Quality Iphone4S photos?


Hi Everybody, look at me, I have an iPhone4S! Look at my iPhone4S photos taken with my iPhone4S.
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Retardobot on September 11, 2012, 01:37:27 pm
Quote from: Spacemonkey;1502085
Quality Iphone4S photos?


Hi Everybody, look at me, I have an iPhone4S! Look at my iPhone4S photos taken with my iPhone4S.


In a couple of days that iPhone4S will be junk and not worthy of even the most open minded Apple loyalist because the iPhone 5 is being announced!
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Mayhem_Lee on September 11, 2012, 02:25:41 pm
Quote from: Hmmmgood;1502026
Nice,did you buy the case locally or from overseas?


CL have them http://www.computerlounge.co.nz/components/componentlist.asp?parttypeid=546&t=5 and I purchased from Perth.


Regarding the Iphone it's for work and better @ photo's then my previous fail attempts with the phone before it. It work's Meh
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: NZGramps on September 11, 2012, 03:25:24 pm
QFT
Quote from: Mayhem_Lee;1502094
CL have them [url]http://www.computerlounge.co.nz/components/componentlist.asp?parttypeid=546&t=5[/url] and I purchased from Perth.


Regarding the Iphone it's for work and better @ photo's then my previous fail attempts with the phone before it. It work's Meh


sent from my Iphone
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Hmmmgood on September 11, 2012, 04:42:05 pm
Ah right,for some reason i thought you were in Whangarei.
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Mayhem_Lee on September 11, 2012, 06:05:44 pm
Quote from: Hmmmgood;1502105
Ah right,for some reason i thought you were in Whangarei.

Correct I Was as Lisa noted jumped the Ditch for the $$
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Catalyst on September 13, 2012, 02:25:09 pm
Awesome case. Am very keen to see how this turns out
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Mayhem_Lee on September 17, 2012, 03:04:40 pm
Purchased 1tb WD Black & 2tb WD Green fitted them to the case, Mounting postion for a 2'5" drive under the HD Cage so this will hold the SSD once parts turn up.

Also fitted power supply

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Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Dr. Acula on September 17, 2012, 04:42:50 pm
Me likey! Definitely going to have to start my own M-ATX build very soon.
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Mayhem_Lee on September 17, 2012, 06:12:55 pm
Ivy Bridge Parts are with the courier......... getting impatient
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Dr. Acula on September 17, 2012, 08:03:01 pm
Quote from: Mayhem_Lee;1502821
Ivy Bridge Parts are with the courier......... getting impatient
Exact reason I went straight to the store and picked them up :P Could not wait any longer!
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: O-L-W-A-G on September 18, 2012, 06:14:45 pm
With the front fan mount, does the air get sucked from the top/bottom/both?
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Mayhem_Lee on September 21, 2012, 06:19:20 pm
A delayed update got back from one of Rio Tinto's Iron Ore mines last night.

Parts arrived late Monday afternoon and everything went smoothly without a hitch except. The H100 managed to snag one with this issue http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=107252 I will RMA once I get back from Italy 8th Oct. My cable management could improve for aesthetics but airflow is good Extremely happy with the case :) Evga 670 or 680 will be added at some point, Using the bitfenix power board I am running case fans on 7v  along with the radiator fans on the lowest setting for the H100 pump/fan controller noise is barely audible.

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Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Dr. Acula on September 21, 2012, 07:08:36 pm
Looking really good Mayhem, very jelly. Definitely wanting to do my own itx build now.
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Emrico1 on September 21, 2012, 07:56:16 pm
Rad. Looks awesome.
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Mayhem_Lee on October 11, 2012, 05:51:02 pm
Quote from: Emrico1;1503241
Rad. Looks awesome.

I may have accidentally killed the H100...... It had the Buzz issue anyway so I am contacting Corsair to try and buy a new unit that is "Fixed"

The whole system is super quite (excluding the buzz) with the fans barely audible & ivy running at 4giggles.

I have set up a .bat file to create a wifi hotspot on prodigy build on start up, for my laptop to access the PC remotely using windows 7 virtual wifi system. I just need to solve the Ipconfig issues when using Lan connection so I can leech internet for the laptop via wifi off the Prodigy build (only have 2 lan connections available in our office)
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Mayhem_Lee on October 14, 2012, 11:50:52 pm
Purchased a new H100 happy to say that it's a newer unit without the previous buzzing issues. Also spent a but of time on some better cable management.

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Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Xsannz on October 15, 2012, 08:47:33 am
Nice.

Did you solve the ipconfig issues? :p
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: O-L-W-A-G on October 15, 2012, 06:28:23 pm
IMO needs a graphic card amd boss key program for some pew pew
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Mayhem_Lee on October 15, 2012, 06:30:20 pm
Quote from: O-L-W-A-G;1505729
IMO needs a graphic card amd boss key program for some pew pew

Will drop a 670Ftw in sometime...... Currently just using it for work stuffs
 
Quote from: Xsannz;1505650
Nice.

Did you solve the ipconfig issues? :p

Seems to have worked good sir.......
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: mycoolcar on October 15, 2012, 07:27:21 pm
This type of thing makes me want a smaller rig, but then were would I put all my drives!

Looks cool man.
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Dr. Acula on October 15, 2012, 08:25:31 pm
Quote from: mycoolcar;1505738
This type of thing makes me want a smaller rig, but then were would I put all my drives!

This, nearly keen on selling most of my rig and building something of similar size but can't part with $1500 of new gear... Guess I'll just start building another one :P
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Mayhem_Lee on October 15, 2012, 09:43:24 pm
Quote from: Dr. Acula;1505748
This, nearly keen on selling most of my rig and building something of similar size but can't part with $1500 of new gear... Guess I'll just start building another one :P

Mobo change?
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Dr. Acula on October 15, 2012, 11:04:04 pm
Yea, I guess it could be just that, but also have the triple slot 7970, so that'd have to go as well. I'll just eventually build an itx gaming system for taking to LANs etc. Won't needa lug a 20kg comp round then haha
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: O-L-W-A-G on October 15, 2012, 11:14:36 pm
Will eventually setup a WHS with the two NASs connected with iSCSI and stick all the spare HDDs in the case. Next build defiantly thinking lighter case, get rid off ODD and HDD sections entirely, bare bones plus discrete graphics and PSU.

Noticed any temperature difference?
How noisy does it get at full load?
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Mayhem_Lee on October 15, 2012, 11:39:22 pm
Quote from: O-L-W-A-G;1505761
Will eventually setup a WHS with the two NASs connected with iSCSI and stick all the spare HDDs in the case. Next build defiantly thinking lighter case, get rid off ODD and HDD sections entirely, bare bones plus discrete graphics and PSU.

Noticed any temperature difference?
How noisy does it get at full load?


mmmm how to test noise levels? Using H100 push/pull average max temp of 65c on lowest fan speed setting after some prime95's 4giggle oc (still trying to work out a decent voltage for ivy)

If i was to put the rig under the desk I do not think I would hear it @ all.
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Codex on October 16, 2012, 12:42:19 pm
Quote from: O-L-W-A-G;1505761
Will eventually setup a WHS with the two NASs connected with iSCSI and stick all the spare HDDs in the case. Next build defiantly thinking lighter case, get rid off ODD and HDD sections entirely, bare bones plus discrete graphics and PSU.

Why WHS? Personally would go ubuntu server software raidzfs1
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Emrico1 on October 16, 2012, 12:58:07 pm
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Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: O-L-W-A-G on October 17, 2012, 12:07:27 am
Quote from: Codex;1505801
Why WHS? Personally would go ubuntu server software raidzfs1
Because I'm lazy as per requirements for being a student.
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Codex on October 17, 2012, 05:56:10 am
OLWAG

Wat r u doin

OLWAG

OLWAG

Stahp
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Xsannz on October 17, 2012, 07:42:02 am
OLWAG

Old Lamenting Whinging Angry Gamer
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Codex on October 17, 2012, 07:55:05 am
Winging?

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Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Xsannz on October 17, 2012, 08:06:10 am
Whinging danm autocorrect sometimes...

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Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: O-L-W-A-G on October 17, 2012, 08:18:28 pm
Quote from: Codex;1505848
OLWAG

Wat r u doin

OLWAG

OLWAG

Stahp
It would have been an OSX server but the 7xxx series cards don't go down well with OSX.
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Codex on October 17, 2012, 08:21:42 pm
Quote from: O-L-W-A-G;1505920
It would have been an OSX server but the 7xxx series cards don't go down well with OSX.
Stahp
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Mayhem_Lee on October 23, 2012, 10:17:28 pm
I am currently looking at this gfx card http://www.ple.com.au/ViewItem.aspx?InventoryItemID=610571&CategoryID=259 with the fan shroud removed to fit in the Prodigy (it is ugly).

Need to go to Push only on the H100 cooler to pull the rad up out of the way (Get rid of the stock fans anyway), This should then allow the gpu rad to be as a exhaust at the rear of case.

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Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: O-L-W-A-G on October 24, 2012, 10:46:59 pm
The shroud is to keep you VRAM and VRM chips cool so make sure you fit some heatsinks on them at least
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Mayhem_Lee on November 16, 2012, 07:33:18 pm
Decided that owning a M-itx build and having it in the Prodigy which in reality is a M-atx sized case that only takes M-itx, (But is super awesome for space if you wanted to do a custom WC loop)
Defeats the purpose of trying to go for a small yet powerful build.

Picked up a Fractal Design Node 304 this morning.... Will create a thread with some pic's at some point
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Mayhem_Lee on January 29, 2013, 06:38:39 pm
Moved all my gear into a fractal node 304 case, Tight fit but works nicely. Unfortunately I moved into a new flat without aircon so Rebuilt the prodigy. See attached photo with H100 Push/Pull & Evga 680 SC Signature edition card fitted.


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Title: Airflow
Post by: Tcruz88 on February 21, 2013, 03:11:35 pm
Quote from: Mayhem_Lee;1516317
Moved all my gear into a fractal node 304 case, Tight fit but works nicely. Unfortunately I moved into a new flat without aircon so Rebuilt the prodigy. See attached photo with H100 Push/Pull & Evga 680 SC Signature edition card fitted.


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Great setup. I was wondering what is your airflow intake/exhaust with the Prodigy setup? I'm trying to do the same kind of build however when reading up on push/pull setups nobody explains the directions the fans are blowing. I'd appreciate the information because this is my first time build and I want to use an H100 on top with a couple other fans. I was thinking of having the front as an intake and exhausting air out the back and top, is that a good idea with an h100?
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Mayhem_Lee on February 21, 2013, 08:21:38 pm
Quote from: Tcruz88;1518654
Great setup. I was wondering what is your airflow intake/exhaust with the Prodigy setup? I'm trying to do the same kind of build however when reading up on push/pull setups nobody explains the directions the fans are blowing. I'd appreciate the information because this is my first time build and I want to use an h100 on top with a couple other fans. I was thinking of having the front as an intake and exhausting air out the back and top, is that a good idea with an h100?

Hey mate, 2 x 120mm  Intake fans on the front, 1 xx 140mm exhaust on the arse with the H100 exhausting through the top.

What Cpu are you wanting to run and will it be overclocked? Also which revision h100 are you using? h100 or h100i?
 People have noted cooler cpu temps when using the h100 as intake 3- 5 c difference, But with a noise increase due to the top mesh and higher case temps.

Personally i think exhausting out the top is the best option, Gets all the heat out and away from mobo and back of the gfx card.
Title: BitFenix - Prodigy Build
Post by: Tcruz88 on February 22, 2013, 04:13:33 am
Quote from: Mayhem_Lee;1518688
Hey mate, 2 x 120mm  Intake fans on the front, 1 xx 140mm exhaust on the arse with the H100 exhausting through the top.

What Cpu are you wanting to run and will it be overclocked? Also which revision h100 are you using? h100 or h100i?
 People have noted cooler cpu temps when using the h100 as intake 3- 5 c difference, But with a noise increase due to the top mesh and higher case temps.

Personally i think exhausting out the top is the best option, Gets all the heat out and away from mobo and back of the gfx card.

 
Thanks. I'm running a 3570k overclock. I'm going  to use the h100 because I picked it up for $80 at best buy. Also did you use two 120's fans in the front and a 140 in the back?