Pros: I've been hunting for a reason to build a small form factor PC with the Prodigy and finally mustered up the money and time to get one. After all this hype, I'm absolutely blown away with the case. I've used other Mini-ITX cases for mini gaming rigs before, but some other cases are too expensive for the size or too cheap for a fully loaded system. There's a slight learning curve with using the Prodigy when you're used to fully open ATX style cases, but after you get a feel for where and when you'll have to mount a component or plug in a cable, things will get a lot easier. The case is surprisingly open, allowing for quite large components without a lot of heat issues. I've worked with Shuttle XPCs back when SFF barebones first became popular, and the Prodigy is a far step away from the heat issues of those cases. This case is large enough to fit full sized components lik the Hyper 212 Evo and an 11.5" GPU The overall layout is well thought out, with the PSU mount, the drive cages, and the SSD mounts on the side panel. All of these choices provide a lot of extra space in the case, and plenty of space to tuck loose cables away. The case is also extremely servicable, allowing you to access the majority of the case after just a few screws, which is a blessing with something this small.

Cons: Because this is a small form factor case, some of the design choices have flaws that wouldn't normally be an issue in larger cases. The biggest issue I face is the access to the motherboard after components have been installed. With a full sized GPU, full sized CPU heat sink and a couple of SSDs in the side panel, modifying SATA ports, front panel connectors, or just checking a loose memory stick required removing the GPU and disconnecting the front panel and SSDs. I've also noticed that there's a bit of an issue with some PSUs fitting into the case. BitFenix claims that all PSUs under 160mm in length will fit into the case, but any PSUs with modular connectors will have an additional 10-15mm in length not counted for in the modular connectors. I'd recommend using a non-modular PSU or a fully modular PSU under 140mm in length or you may run into fit issues. I was able to fit a Corsair HX650 in just fine, but the PSU was putting a lot of pressure on the ends of the connectors.

Overall Review: Overall this is a great case with a few minor flaws, but for the first iteration of a first generation case by a new company, this is an amazing first try. I love this computer as it is because it's quiet, but can fit really fast components in no problem. Definitely worth a try if you want to build a Mini-ITX gaming system.

Pros: So many features at an amazing price point. Plan on upgrading to watercooling soon. Plenty of space to fit my 7950, with room to spare for fans. Also, will fit aftermarket cooler no problem.

Cons: I didn't know a full size atx power supply would not fit well. I bought a full 160mm power supply and it just barely fit, with some force. I recommend getting a 140mm power supply to ensure there is enough room.

Overall Review: 1) buy a power supply that is not maximum size (see cons) 2) buy a fan controller if you plan on filling this thing up with fans, as itx motherboards rarely have many fan headers

Pros: -Modular hard drive bays: remove what you don't need, rotate to desired position -Removable optical bay -Accommodates fan mounting in rear, top, and front, most of which are 120-140mm or larger. Room for multiple radiator setup -'Feet' at bottom of case help keep computer off the ground for better ventilation -Easy install: I can get to all sides easily, no acrobatics. -PSU area is isolated and allows for some cable management -Clean look

Cons: -Could be better clearance when mounting the motherboard screws (More on this in 'Other Thoughts') -PSU area is a bit small. NOT ALL POWER SUPPLIES WILL FIT. READ BELOW!!! -Handles are plastic, wish they were more reinforced or made of metal All very minor issues that I can easily live with!

Overall Review: Probably the best case I've ever owned. Amazingly flexible accommodations and build quality feels great. It's a fairly stocky, wide case, which I wasn't expecting, but that's my fault for not measuring. The big boon for this case is that they thought of just about every mounting possibility possible, and managed to pull off decent cable management abilities. The top section allows for two 120mm filtered fan positions, with enough room for a single-length radiator, or double-length when you remove the optical bay. The front allows for a 120mm fan, but you can go up to dual fans or stick a whopping 230mm if you remove the optical bay. Another spot for a 120/140 at the rear, and filtered venting at the bottom to help out a standard fan-cooled PSU. the two HDD cages allow an insane amount of drives in such a small case, or can be removed if you don't want them. SSD mounting can go in the cages, mount to the floor under the bottom cage, or there's room for two on the back wall. What I liked best is that this case allows me to have support for my Corsair H60 (which I could probably have room for push/pull), plus room for an Arctic Accelero's radiator, and still not be crammed. I wish the handles were the same steel as the rest of the case, or at least thicker, because I don't like how they bend - I'm worried I will lean on the case and snap a handle. Maybe it's just me. When I was mounting the motherboard, I had trouble getting a screwdriver in place to screw the board in place. There is *just* enough room to fit a standard size Craftsman screwdriver, but you have to bring it in at an angle and then stand the tool up once you have it inside the case. My motherboard, an ASUS P8Z77-I Deluxe, has a daughterboard on one side, which is incorporated into the mounting holes. I had to use a flexible-head screwdriver in order to get these screws tightened to the case's mounting plate Yes, the PSU area is not as deep as it could be. I think they did this because they allow you to mount two SSDs between the PSU area and the bottom HDD cage, but I would rather see them omit that option and push that wall out for more PSU space (after all, there's an ungodly abundance of room for SSDs in other locations). Anything over a 160mm depth PSU will not fit. A 160mm full-modular PSU will be crammed, but does work. I am successfully using a SeaSonic SS-520FL. BitFenix is very proud of their product, and they offer some great FAQ and how-to videos on youtube, which was helpful in making sure everything fit.

Pros: Having built thousands of systems in my day, this case is one of the best. Having read some of the reviews, I almost didn't order it, but went ahead and it will become our company's new defacto case. The space in the system belies the appearance on the outside. Everything is easily accessible, the unit comes with black power-coated screws so all the assembly looks consistent, and I didn't scrape/cut myself on any obscure sharp edges. Since we don't build high-end gaming systems, many of the complaints from others wouldn't apply to us...we don't use water cooling systems, we don't install 200mm fans, etc. I found the build quality to be excellent. Having read the reviews, I was expecting flimsy metal sides, warped/non-aligned screwholes, etc. However, this case is by far one of the sturdiest and well-fitting I've worked with. We just built high-end office systems, and this is great! We used to use the Antec NK1380 case, which we have over 300 of, but the proprietary power supply as well as the need to remove said power supply in order to do anything else, made us look for a replacement, and the Prodigy is it!

Cons: My only complaint on the system is that the USB, audio, reset and Power button are on the side. While that isn't always an issue, one of the first installs in our company placed this system next to the legs of a desk, and it blocked those ports... As for the space for the power supply, I did read the reviews and made sure I didn't buy an 'oversized' power supply and it wasn't an issue. However, I can see that it could become a problem if you go with a full-bore power supply.

Overall Review: I'm glad I went with Anandtech.com's recommendation and purchased this unit. However, I'm also glad I read the concerns regarding the power supply space and purchased the power supply accordingly. We will be buying many more of these systems...

Pros: Large enough to install pretty much anything you want Nice painted black inside Price

Cons: The only downside to this case was the base. I have this case sitting on a desk, and it is extremely slippery on the desk, I had to watch it to make sure it didn't slide off the desk. I solved this problem by installing some sticky rubber gripper pads, that I bought, to the bottom of the case.

Overall Review: Great case overall, has all the room you could ever need for a mini-itx case.

Pros: First off, I want to tip my hat to BitFenix. I was worried that this case may have problems similar to the other cases that were received by previous customers, but that simply was not the case. All of the thumb screws were hand tight and very easy to remove. The side panels were perfect and did not flex under a stress test. The PCB and the connectors are intact and function properly. The LEDs are bright, but this computer build once finished will be resting underneath a computer desk so I didn't have any worries about brightness. The intake dust filters are all in place and and fit perfectly as they should. There are no defects in the paint job, inside and out, and the Softouch treatment is just the right texture. I was not missing any thumbscrews for the case, psu mount, or the PCIe slots. Plenty of room for expansion with all the ssd mounts and configuration options.

Cons: -As a previous reviewer mentioned you cannot install 2 120mm fans in the front behind the plastic fascia. Upon further investigation, you can install the second 120mm fan, but only if you sacrifice the ODD. this was not mentioned in the review that Newegg did, but that's not entirely a big deal. There is supplied screws for the ODD knockout to stay secure should you go that route in the future. -While inspecting the case, more specifically removing the plastic front fascia via the four tabs located on the inside of the case, I applied too much force in removing the front fascia and broke the tab. It was nothing a $5 tube of plastic epoxy and 20 minutes of my time couldn't solve! -the box arrived in less than stellar condition with a few gashes scattered around the box, but that's not Newegg or BitFenix's fault.

Overall Review: I give it five eggs because the damage to the case was my fault. This case inspired me to do a mITX sff build as my first build. Naturally, with sff builds a lot of planning must be put into cable management, which is exactly what I've planned for so once the other parts come, I'm sure it will be a breeze to setup!

Pros: - Soft Touch coating is nice - Three places to mount SSDs NOT including the racks - Can fit a Noctua DH-14 and similarly large air-cooling setups - Watercooling DREAM! Options are endless: 240mm radiator up top, 180mm / 200mm up front with a 120mm up top, lots of room for the pump / reservoir when cages are removed - The handles are made of some sort of indestructible plastic that Bitfenix engineered - Supports

Cons: - The case rocks a little on the semi-flexible plastic "legs", but I don't worry about instability - The paint, though high-quality, is not as smooth and uniform as I'd like it to be - This won't fit your monster 1200W power supply. Invest in a smaller (<150mm), more efficient lower-wattage power supply.

Overall Review: To the poor guy who can't fit his 11" GTX 690 when using a front radiator -- boo hoo. It's a MINI ITX case. The fact that you can fit an entire multi-radiator water-cooling setup with a 10" graphics card in such a small enclosure is still mind-blowingly awesome.

Pros: M-ITX at its best Size is just right for equipping a nice machine 240mm Radiator Support Good Airflow Air Grates can be removed for easy cleaning and provide good dust filtration Sturdy Build with Sturdy Handles for portability Lots of Different Fan mounts for a vast array of fan size support.

Cons: PSU mount area crams the PSU and its Cables into a very tight space No real cable management system (There is one for the PSU sort of but its so crammed with just a 550Watt PSU)

Overall Review: Honestly I love this case, I built this machine for a friend who was on a tight budget and wanted something small yet portable in the sense of being easy to carry and could house anything he needs. I have an APU build with the 7850k in this and a 240mm Cooler Master CPU cooler in this and man its just really nice and everything is spaced just fine. My only wish is that the PSU area had a little more room and some sort of better cable managing system in place because the current one is so hard to route wires through with how tight it is. This is definitely the best MITX case I have ever built a machine in and I highly recommend it! Build: Case: BitFenix Prodigy Processor/GPU: A10-7850k @ 4.5ghz GPU at 960mhz Ram: Gskill Trident X 2400 Motherboard: ASrock MITX A88X HDD's: 150gb 10k RPM Velociraptor and Seagate Barracuda 750gb Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 240mm PSU: Thermaltake Smart 550Watt Bronze