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The latest update is 24/09 2013.
Hello and welcome to my project and my build/project log named "Big Bro 'Prodigy ."
In this project, a well-planned and execute modification of computer chassis named "BitFenix Prodigy" will be performed. The modification will be performed in a manner so that the end result is something I've never seen before. I hope you readers will find my project interesting, both the arrangement, modification, the idea and the final product.
The parts that are going to be used for this project:
BitFenix Prodigy
GTX 780 OC (GV-N780OC-3GD)
GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UP7
Intel Core i7 3770k
BeQuiet! Dark Power Pro 10 750w
"To Do" list:
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Introduction - What and why? - 9/12 2012
Welcome to my introduction to my project " Big Bro 'Prodigy "!
I will now present my project and tell you what it will be about.
The idea:
What kind of project will I do?
What kind of modification will I make to the BitFenix Prodigy?
Why?
The reason I wanted to do a project and a modification of this particular chassis is because I, when it was announced, was very interested in this chassis. In my last project I modified one of the prettiest chassis available in my opinion, the PowerMac G5.
When I saw BitFenix Prodigy, it felt like a "little brother" to the PowerMac G5 because of how the front and handles on the top and bottom looked. I felt that this is a chassis I want to deal with.
I looked at acquiring myself a m-ITX motherboard but I found nothing that suited me. I am in need of 4x RAM slots (m-ITX has only 2x) and I love overclocking and general stuff with computers, so m-ITX unfortunately was no choice for me.
Many have wished that this chassis would be released as at least m-ATX chassis and I also wished for that because I've got a mATX board.
That's when I figured I should take matters into my own hands and fix me a Prodigy that fits my needs. But no, I will not modify the chassis to fit a mATX motherboard, sorry guys. Many have guessed at it, and I'll admit, it was actually my first idea for a while. Then, however, I saw that there is already a guy out on the wide internet that has done this.
I felt I want to be unique and do something that nobody else has done, so I decided to not make a m-ATX chassis by Prodigy.
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What am I going to do?
Thanks for asking
My modification will become something even greater, something even more extreme and something even more unique. I'm going in my project and in this log modify a BitFenix Prodigy so much so that it fits with a ..
Wait for it ...
m-ATX ...
and ...
ATX ...
and even ...
E-ATX!
You read that right. I'll modify my BitFenix Prodigy so it keeps an almost complete E-ATX motherboards. This is a form factor greater than ATX (which is the motherboard "noramal" size). An m-ITX chassis that will swallow a E-ATX motherboard! >
However, the "standard" for E-ATX is 30.5cm x 33cm, and this will unfortunately not fit physically. I will fit motherboard up to 30.5cm x 28cm, which is larger than the standard "ATX". Many E-ATX motherboards are 30.5cm x 27cm, for example the Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7. I can, with even more modification, fit a motherboard that is a full size E-ATX, which is 30.5cm x 33cm. I will however not do this, but it is possible with some extending of the case (I wan't to keep the exterior original).
The reason I will perform this modification is because I want to make room for larger motherboards than the intended m-ITX (17cm x 17cm). This is an aesthetically attractive chassis that is very capable of doing much. With the help of my modification, I will be able to get the motherboard that is almost four times as large as intended. Not bad!
The chassis is very popular among enthusiasts and making a modification as extreme like this of this chassis I will be extremely exciting! My goal is to show what the Prodigy can actually go for and what it is capable of. Hope you do as well and are eager to follow my project log.
Any form of constructive criticism are welcome! Positive and negative.
Thanks in advance
Hope you like it here in my little project log
Best Regards
Nikkop
Hello and welcome to my project and my build/project log named "Big Bro 'Prodigy ."
In this project, a well-planned and execute modification of computer chassis named "BitFenix Prodigy" will be performed. The modification will be performed in a manner so that the end result is something I've never seen before. I hope you readers will find my project interesting, both the arrangement, modification, the idea and the final product.
The parts that are going to be used for this project:
BitFenix Prodigy
GTX 780 OC (GV-N780OC-3GD)
GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UP7
Intel Core i7 3770k
BeQuiet! Dark Power Pro 10 750w
"To Do" list:
- [X] Writing the introduction and presentation of the project. - 9/12 2012
- [X] Remove chassis parts and remove some metal pieces. - 12/12 2012
- [X] Show prototypes and the chassis. - 16/12 2012
- [X] Cut holes and mount a plexiglass window on the side panel. - 05/01 2013
- [X] Modify the motherboard tray - 03/2 2013
- [X] Fix the new place for the power supply. - 03/2 2013 + 20/4 2013.
- [X] Unboxing of GIGABYTE z77x-UP7 and test-mounting in the case - 12/03 -2013
- [X] Attaching new motherboard plate and its I / O & PCI-E ports. - - 08/04 -2013
- [X] Replacing the old I / O & PCI-E back on the chassis with aluminum "mesh". - - 30/04 -2013
- [X] Modification of the front panel - [/i]24/05 -2013[/i]
- [X] Modification of the top - 16/06 - 2013
- [X] Even more mesh! - 10/07 - 2013
- [X] Unboxing & Overview of the GIGABYTE GTX 780 OC - 06/08 -2013
- [X] Cut holes for I/O and assembly - 28/08 -2013
- [ ] Paint some parts of the chassis.
- [ ] Test, review and show products.
_____________________________________________________________________________
Introduction - What and why? - 9/12 2012
Welcome to my introduction to my project " Big Bro 'Prodigy "!
I will now present my project and tell you what it will be about.
The idea:
What kind of project will I do?
What kind of modification will I make to the BitFenix Prodigy?
Why?
The reason I wanted to do a project and a modification of this particular chassis is because I, when it was announced, was very interested in this chassis. In my last project I modified one of the prettiest chassis available in my opinion, the PowerMac G5.
When I saw BitFenix Prodigy, it felt like a "little brother" to the PowerMac G5 because of how the front and handles on the top and bottom looked. I felt that this is a chassis I want to deal with.
I looked at acquiring myself a m-ITX motherboard but I found nothing that suited me. I am in need of 4x RAM slots (m-ITX has only 2x) and I love overclocking and general stuff with computers, so m-ITX unfortunately was no choice for me.
Many have wished that this chassis would be released as at least m-ATX chassis and I also wished for that because I've got a mATX board.
That's when I figured I should take matters into my own hands and fix me a Prodigy that fits my needs. But no, I will not modify the chassis to fit a mATX motherboard, sorry guys. Many have guessed at it, and I'll admit, it was actually my first idea for a while. Then, however, I saw that there is already a guy out on the wide internet that has done this.
I felt I want to be unique and do something that nobody else has done, so I decided to not make a m-ATX chassis by Prodigy.
_____________________________________________________________________________
What am I going to do?
Thanks for asking
My modification will become something even greater, something even more extreme and something even more unique. I'm going in my project and in this log modify a BitFenix Prodigy so much so that it fits with a ..
Wait for it ...
m-ATX ...
and ...
ATX ...
and even ...
E-ATX!
You read that right. I'll modify my BitFenix Prodigy so it keeps an almost complete E-ATX motherboards. This is a form factor greater than ATX (which is the motherboard "noramal" size). An m-ITX chassis that will swallow a E-ATX motherboard! >
However, the "standard" for E-ATX is 30.5cm x 33cm, and this will unfortunately not fit physically. I will fit motherboard up to 30.5cm x 28cm, which is larger than the standard "ATX". Many E-ATX motherboards are 30.5cm x 27cm, for example the Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7. I can, with even more modification, fit a motherboard that is a full size E-ATX, which is 30.5cm x 33cm. I will however not do this, but it is possible with some extending of the case (I wan't to keep the exterior original).
The reason I will perform this modification is because I want to make room for larger motherboards than the intended m-ITX (17cm x 17cm). This is an aesthetically attractive chassis that is very capable of doing much. With the help of my modification, I will be able to get the motherboard that is almost four times as large as intended. Not bad!
The chassis is very popular among enthusiasts and making a modification as extreme like this of this chassis I will be extremely exciting! My goal is to show what the Prodigy can actually go for and what it is capable of. Hope you do as well and are eager to follow my project log.
Any form of constructive criticism are welcome! Positive and negative.
Thanks in advance
Hope you like it here in my little project log
Best Regards
Nikkop