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RUSSELL M.

RUSSELL M.

Joined on 10/09/12

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Awesome case!

BitFenix Prodigy Midnight Black Steel / Plastic Mini-ITX Tower Computer Case
BitFenix Prodigy Midnight Black Steel / Plastic Mini-ITX Tower Computer 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!

10/18/2012