Hello Neil
Good work!
I love this box that offers a bit of originality and fun (sorry for my bad english, "google translate" help me!)
I am interested to make the same change, but my workshop is not well equipped and I am not an expert in cutting steel.
I wish to make the least cutting into the case (don't want to spoil a beautiful object).
My config running Snow Leopard (for old softs and personnal preference) usage photo, video, office...
- GA-H67MA-UD2H-B3 MicroATX 244x244mm
- Core i5-2500K / 2 x 4Gb / 2 x 3'5 HDD / SDD 1 x 2'5
- GPU Gainward 9500 GT passiv
- PSU Be Quiet Straight Power E9-400W (160mm long and long cables)
Of course if I used ML, I will buy a ITX motherboard... though?
My idea is to fix a mATX motherboard tray, with its rear face (part only : IO frame and 1 PCI bracket) on the the existing board standoffs (see diagram)
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The rear face does not come into contact with the rear face of Prodigy, so i dont need to cut the edge of the case and keep safe the rear panel (no cutting, except for the video connector on the graphics card)
Install the IO Panel on the mATX rear face. The IO Panel does not fall in front of the opening of the Bitfenix (see photo), but it is not annoying:
video connectors are not used, the 2 USB ports on left are replaced by internal ports connected to a PCI bracket
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Just Make an incision in the rear face of Prodigy, near the bottom right corner of fan, to access the DVI connector on the graphics card (lowest on the PCI bracket).
And Make a cover to finish the IO Panel.
Possibly add a standoff between the mATX tray and the HDD cage (if necessary for rigidity)
So, good idea ? or wandering ?
:
is that the 244mm card fits between the two side panels ?
could a mATX tray security hold on the ITX standoffs ?
what height is still available for CPU cooler ?
Thanks for your help !