Space Concerns: Bitfenix Prodigy

[IAmBecomeLinus]

Hello LinusTechTipians, I'm planning a new build in a Bitfenix Prodigy and I was considering using 2 AIO coolers (a Kraken x41 for the CPU and an Corsair h105 with a nzxt g10) to cool my CPU and GPU, Now what I'm wondering is if I can mount the Kraken x41 in the rear while having a  Corsair h105 or at least a h100i mounted in the top, both coolers would only be run in pull. So what do you guys think, will it fit?

 

(Here's my build list, just in-case it'll help any)

 

 

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qRJnjX) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qRJnjX/by_merchant/)

 

Type|Item|Price

:----|:----|:----

**CPU** | [intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i74790k) | $304.82 @ Micro Center 

**CPU Cooler** | [Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-cw9060016ww) | $103.41 @ NCIX US 

**CPU Cooler** | [NZXT Kraken X41 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-cpu-cooler-rlkrx4101) | $106.98 @ SuperBiiz 

**Motherboard** | [Asus Z97I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z97iplus) | $154.98 @ SuperBiiz 

**Memory** | [Team Elite Plus 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/team-memory-tpd316g1600c11dc01) | $139.99 @ Newegg 

**Storage** | [Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct256mx100ssd1) | $109.97 @ SuperBiiz 

**Storage** | [seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-stbd3000100) | $119.74 @ Amazon 

**Video Card** | [PNY GeForce GTX 970 4GB XLR8 Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/pny-video-card-vcggtx9704xpb) | $335.66 @ Newegg 

**Case** | [bitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/bitfenix-case-bfcpro300kkxskrp) | $65.30 @ OutletPC 

**Power Supply** | [Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx430m) | $49.99 @ Newegg 

**Case Fan** | [bitFenix Spectre Pro LED 156.3 CFM 230mm  Fan](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/bitfenix-case-fan-bfflpro23030wrp) | $23.99 @ Newegg 

**Other**| NZXT G10| $30.00 

 | | **Total**

 | Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1544.83

 | Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-06 14:03 EST-0500 |

 

Thank you all for your input.

 

[IAmBecomeLinus]

I'm pretty sure the g10 will not fit in the prodigy as it is larger than 2 slots. I could be wrong, but i'd look further into it.

Also you can get a h105 in the top and a x41 in the front. Or you could do the x41 in the back and the h105 in the front.

Either way you'd have to sacrifice the HDD bays

Doesn't look like it will fit...

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/106196-bitfenix-prodigy-and-kraken-g10/

If you need any measurements done, let me know as im sitting next to a prodigy.

I'm ok with losing the top row of of HDD cages, so long as I can mount at least 1 3.5" drive and I was hoping to put one rad in the rear and one on the top.

I might just get a 120mm AIO and only use the front-top rad mount.

[IAmBecomeLinus]

Again it would conflict if you have a 240mm rad in the top.

I meant getting a 140mm in the back and getting a 120mm for the top and putting that 120 near the front. D: I'm thinking that the Prodigy m might be the better choice.

If you need any measurements done, let me know as im sitting next to a prodigy.

Hey, do you think a 120mm Rad can fit in the upper front part of the case just below the 5.25" bay?

[IAMTHEDOM]

This guy on /r/buildapc was able to do it

 

http://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/2e3fqk/build_complete_my_first_gaming_rig_miniatx_style/

[IAmBecomeLinus]

This guy on /r/buildapc was able to do it

 

http://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/2e3fqk/build_complete_my_first_gaming_rig_miniatx_style/

Sorry I wasn't too clear, I mean whilst keeping the 5.25 bay in there.

[IAMTHEDOM]

Sorry I wasn't too clear, I mean whilst keeping the 5.25 bay in there.

Well you could try and fit a single 120mm up the top at the back (The X41 will not fit because it is 140mm and there are only 120mm slots up the top), and you could put the 105 in the front and try and work it like that.

 

 

That way you should be able to keep the 5.25 bay there.

 

And if the 120mm water cooler on the top doesn't fit, you could just put in on the rear exhaust port.

 

OR

 

You could get an external DVD drive and get rid of the 5.25 bay.

[IAMTHEDOM]

You could also try the mATX version of the prodigy, which is a bit larger and has a few more cooling solutions

[IAmBecomeLinus]

Well you could try and fit a single 120mm up the top at the back (The X41 will not fit because it is 140mm and there are only 120mm slots up the top), and you could put the 105 in the front and try and work it like that.

 

 

That way you should be able to keep the 5.25 bay there.

 

And if the 120mm water cooler on the top doesn't fit, you could just put in on the rear exhaust port.

 

OR

 

You could get an external DVD drive and get rid of the 5.25 bay.

 

 

You could also try the mATX version of the prodigy, which is a bit larger and has a few more cooling solutions

Firstly, thank you for your input! I really do appreciate it, After stressing over it, I've decided to just let my GPU run on air and put my CPU under an AIO (The Cooler Master Nepton 240m). When I'm doing my upgrades next year I'll put in a Custom Loop (hopefully I'll find a way to keep atleast 1 3.5" bay by that time). As far as the Prodigy m, It's actually harder to fit rads and such in there. Even though It's alittle larger than the original prodigy, It's space is taken up by allowing a Micro-ATX system to be installed, losing some of the compatibility with Rads and such. Again, thank you for all of your input.

[IAMTHEDOM]

Firstly, thank you for your input! I really do appreciate it, After stressing over it, I've decided to just let my GPU run on air and put my CPU under an AIO (The Cooler Master Nepton 240m). When I'm doing my upgrades next year I'll put in a Custom Loop (hopefully I'll find a way to keep atleast 1 3.5" bay by that time). As far as the Prodigy m, It's actually harder to fit rads and such in there. Even though It's alittle larger than the original prodigy, It's space is taken up by allowing a Micro-ATX system to be installed, losing some of the compatibility with Rads and such. Again, thank you for all of your input.

No worries.

 

I didn't actually think of the mATX board taking up more room, and taking a closer look the PSU in the mATX version is right at the front blocking the front air intake as well.

 

And a cool thing about running the GPU on air in the mITX prodigy is that there are cooling vents right next to where the graphics card is going to be so you get nice fresh air straight onto it.