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Old November 8, 2012, 04:24 PM
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I once tried the Prodigy for a build... returned it the following day. The build quality is unacceptable: flexing "handles" when the case is empty, horrible button/port placement and an extremely restrictive PSU compartment all make it a fail for me.
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Old November 8, 2012, 05:22 PM
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Lets see you fit that list in a smaller case. ??
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Old November 8, 2012, 05:48 PM
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Because dual 120mm sounds like TWO single 120mm.
Yes but that is what it is. Just joined. Just saying.
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Old November 8, 2012, 06:19 PM
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but what do you call two separate 120mm rads then?
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Old November 8, 2012, 06:24 PM
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Most manufactures call it a '240'...not a dual 120. Is it 'correct'...yes. Its std lexicon now. Is it 'right'...that is debatable. Just saying. :P
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Old November 8, 2012, 09:03 PM
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but what do you call two separate 120mm rads then?
Exactly what they are. 120mm rads.
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Old November 9, 2012, 09:18 PM
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If one were to load this case up with custom watercooling, is it safe for transporting back and forth between LANs (loop not drained obviously)? Never dealt with a watercooled rig before, so I'm not so sure how solid they actually are
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Old November 11, 2012, 04:31 AM
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If one were to load this case up with custom watercooling, is it safe for transporting back and forth between LANs (loop not drained obviously)? Never dealt with a watercooled rig before, so I'm not so sure how solid they actually are
In some cases, they are even more solid than air cooled cases as tubing can provide support for your GPU... I've never had a problem with my watercooled LAN rigs, so don't worry about it. Just don't toss the case in the trunk ;)
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Old November 11, 2012, 04:28 PM
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ya, wasn't worried about the GPU at all, I was wondering how fittings hold up when they're being bumped around in your trunk.
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