[Project]: Big Bro' Prodigy (BitFenix Prodigy E-ATX mod)

Wow, that looks really good!

Will you be painting it black? Cause from one side I do like the way it looks now but on the other side, the casefeet (handles) will stay black?

Thanks a bunch!

Good question! At first I thought about painting the mesh I was supposed to use (the one at the rear) black. However, now when I've obtained even more mesh which will be used on the case I won't paint it :) The reason is that there will be so much mesh that there will be equal amounts of black and steel color, thus I don't need to paint it to make it blend in with the rest ;)

How I pull this off will be seen later! :D But you may guess what I'm going to do! :D

Wow! Personally, I absolutely love the look! Great work!

Thanks! So do I. I just loooooooove the steel look :D

Yep I like the industrial look.:)

Thanks! Even tho the rivets are there for mounting and holding the mesh in place, they add an even more industrial look. Two points for Gryffindor! :lol:

Looks the titties man!

Hahaha never heard about that expression but I love it. Thanks! :D
 
that's no a prodigy anymore...isn't it ?? :p
rea;;y nice job till now i really like it :)

Haha thanks. Well, fortunately it still is! ;)
Nah you'll see that it's a Prodigy right away! On the outside I'm just doing some practical and estetic changes, I still want it to be recognized as a Prodigy! ^^

holy cow that looks amazing!

this a very nice build, great design.

Thanks a lot. I'm glad you are enjoying and appreciating it! :)

I'll see what I can get some modding done. It's the second last week at school and got a lot of work to do, building a mobile application for Android & iOS atm, takes some time!
But I will eventually get some time! :D

Best Regards
Nikkop
 
Hi there!

Hope you're all doing great! :)

I just wanted to let you know that I've made the next modification/moment for the next update. The only thing that's left with that update is the selection and fix of all the pictures and the writing of the update (it actually takes quite some time! :) )

I'm at the moment at my family's house in another town and I couldn't bring my whole computer there, unfortunately.
However, I managed to fit my beloved Big Bro' Prodigy inside the baggage! :) I had to remove all the rivets but I managed to get it down, haha.
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But as I said, the modification is done. All I need to do now is to write the update and such stuff which takes some time. I hope I can get it done by this week :)

Hope you want to see some more updates! :D

Thanks in advance
Best Regards
nikkop
 
That front panel looks amazing!

Sued by Apple in 3, 2, 1....

Thanks a bunch mate! :D

Haha, well at least they can't sue me for making a design simlair to their "new awesome Mac Pro". Lol that cylinder case looks like crap to be honest :/

And some fun information. I should get some watercooling into this upcoming beast! ;) I hope it turns out great! :D
 
O_o' Wat... I think I just died.

I agree, the new Mac Pro looks like a trash can :lol:

Haha :D I can't say more than that for the moment I'm afraid. Once I receive the items I'll let you know what it's all about! :)
However, it will be my first water cool setup ever! So I will happily get some help or suggestions :)

Haha agreed. Mac Pro = Going from a tank built in aluminium to a trash can.
Really? Steve Jobs where u at?

I should be able to do some modding tomorrow hopefully! *holds thumbs* :)
 
Haha agreed. Mac Pro = Going from a tank built in aluminium to a trash can.
Really? Steve Jobs where u at?

I totaly agree with the new mac pro looks like a trah can, an i dont like it, and i think steve jobs is turning in his grave after this, and so with the new ios. Apple need someone like steve jobs, unfortently he cant come back himself. :(

I think a lott of mac pro users will miss the gigantic alu tank, wich looks just awesome.

Your bulid looks awesome to btw, great work, i knew that case wasnt that smal! :rolleyes:
 
I totaly agree with the new mac pro looks like a trah can, an i dont like it, and i think steve jobs is turning in his grave after this, and so with the new ios. Apple need someone like steve jobs, unfortently he cant come back himself. :(

I think a lott of mac pro users will miss the gigantic alu tank, wich looks just awesome.

Your bulid looks awesome to btw, great work, i knew that case wasnt that smal! :rolleyes:

Haha you're right. Well, I hope for their own sake that they change the look of it before the release. Or at least turn it gray/silver for the Mac-feeling.

Thanks for the words about my work :) The case ain't that small indeed, but it's becoming very tight and compact :D At least when I put all the hardware in, haha.

Nice project mate!!!

Thanks a lot! :) Glad you like it.

/nikkop
 
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UPDAAAAAAATE! :D

Modification of the top - 16/06 -2013

UPDATE 16/06 - 2013

YOYO WHATSUP!
Hope you're all good :)
Here's an update from me about how I modified the top of the case. I did some sawing to change the looks and the function of it and I even mounted another piece of mesh, just like the front panel.
Why and what I did is to be seen below, so let's go! :)
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Here's the case with the mesh on top for test-mounting. This is how I want it to be attached.
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So I get some help from my beloved tools :) I drill holes in both the mesh and in the top panel of the case
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The rivets look like small cute antennas on the case, haha :) Right before they are being struck into the case.
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So the mesh is in place! I like having the mesh on more than one place, so I try to use it where it can be used for a function and where it looks good :)
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Since I've now attached the mesh I think it has to surve some kind of purpose, why would I otherwise place it there? (other from the looks, haha) :)
I can't nor want to use the original 2x 120mm fan mounting in the top so I'm getting rid of it. I think that stuff you don't use and doesn't fill a purpose, get rid of it! ;)
Since I drilled out all the rivets to be able to transport the case in my suitcase the case is in a couple of pieces :P However, here's the top and the rear panel.
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So here I've put some tape on where and what to saw. Have you figured out yet what and why? :D
I was of course forced to remove the mesh I recently attached, to be able to saw. What a waste of rivets, haha :)
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So let's get some work done!
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So what I wanted to saw is now done.
The edges are still rough and not fixed. I'll fix them all later on when I grind all of the edges from the cutting. This will of course be done once I'm done with all the sawing/cutting :)
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And here's the reason why I did the cut! I, of course, wanted to be able to mount a couple of fans in the top. I'll use a minimum of 2x 120mmm fans, perhaps larger if I can get them in :)
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After I did the modification above I thought that the hole I did was a little too small. Sure, the space was enough for what I wanted to use it for, but I didn't think it was particulary nice that you could see the traces of the original top.
So I placed some new tape of what and where I want to cut :)
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This time my dad got an idea of using an angle grinder instead. A new friend of mine I can tell you, it worked amazingly good.
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And here's how the new hole turned out. I myself think that the hole is better this way as you don't see any trace of how it looked before. Anyway this ain't entirely done. I will even out/smooth the edges, grind them and then paint the top. It's now rough cut to show what it will look like, but there's little work left with that :)
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Test-mounted and it looks good if you ask me! The positive thing is that I can mount fans in the top, which I will of course do :)
And you can barely see the hole thru the mesh, wonderful :)
Also that is plays along great in color and structure with the mesh I put in the front and the back. I will have some mesh on/inside the case so that a big part of the case is covered :)
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So that was about the top! As I mentioned it's rough cut and I will even the edges out, grind and paint the case. Even if the top won't be visible under the mesh it's a good feeling knowing that it's done in a proper and good way :)
I've already started on the next update so it will be out in a while :)

Please do not hesitate to comment or ask questions, I get happy when people respond :)

Thank you for reading and following!

Best Regards
Nikkop
 
I came...

Haha thanks! I guess I managed to satisfie your needs then ;)
Well if you thought this was awesome then you should wait for the final result, I have some plans I'm going to do that involves even more mesh! ;)

WOW! So sexy!

Thanks a bunch! :D If you like mesh you should be prepared for more in the next update! ;)

nice work so far, are you gonna screw thru the mesh to hold the fans or mount em in a stealthier way?

Thanks man. Good question! Actually I prefer seeing screw heads and rivets as I think it gives a little industrial feeling which I prefer. However, it's to bee seen. Preferably I'd like them visible :)


I've got a question perhaps you could help me with! :P
As I mentioned in a sneaky way I'll use real water cooling in this setup! :) (no premade Corsair/Antec stuff).

So I'm now trying to figure out what kind of tubing to use and what liquid.
So I have a couple of thought, would love to hear what you think;
  • Clear (see through) normal tubing, orange liquid.
    Example:
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or
  • Chromed copper pipes, no-colored liquid (as it won't be visible thru the pipes anyway).
    Example:
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Because of all the mesh I'll use on/in the case the silver color won't feel foreign as it will be on multiple places.
But the question is which one to go with :o I have quite some time to make up my mind as I won't watercool it yet :D

Just thought I could check what you think! :)

Thanks


/nikkop
 
So I'm now trying to figure out what kind of tubing to use and what liquid.
So I have a couple of thought, would love to hear what you think;
  • Clear (see through) normal tubing, orange liquid.
    Example:
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or
  • Chromed copper pipes, no-colored liquid (as it won't be visible thru the pipes anyway).
    Example:
    500x1000px-LL-cac1f90a_WP_000116.jpeg

Because of all the mesh I'll use on/in the case the silver color won't feel foreign as it will be on multiple places.
But the question is which one to go with :o I have quite some time to make up my mind as I won't watercool it yet :D

Just thought I could check what you think! :)

Thanks


/nikkop[/QUOTE]

hi mate I think the chrome pipe work its more work to do but think it will fit better with the industrial feel of the build
 
Yeah, the chrome would suit the 'theme' better imo!
That doesn't mean that that orange doesn't look sexy though!

Haha thanks! I guess I managed to satisfie your needs then
Well if you thought this was awesome then you should wait for the final result, I have some plans I'm going to do that involves even more mesh! ;)

I'll get the lotion...

;)
 
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