[Build Log] Liquid Prodigy - Bitfenix Prodigy M-ITX Watercooled Gaming Build (White)

Hi Everybody, my first post here.

The Prodigy is here!

I've been planning something like this for a while but until recently there hasn't been a decent high-end ITX motherboard or a case that's liquid cooling friendly. Some components will be reused (taken from another system) like the PSU, GPU, and Silverstone 180mm fan.

I'm not planning to put a block on the 7850 because 1) it doesn't get that hot even when overclocked 2) the stock fans are very quiet 3) haven't seen a full coverage block for 7850's.

I will update with more pics as I go along. Here's what I have so far:
PICTURE GALLERY


SYSTEM

CASE
Bitfenix Prodigy White
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=71144

CPU
Intel Core i5 3570K
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=70541

MB
ASUS P8Z77-I Deluxe
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=71116

RAM
G.SKILL Ripjaws X F3-12800CL7D-8GBXM 8GB 2X4GB DDR3-1600 CL7-8-8-24
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=70119

PSU
Corsair HX650
http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=42532&vpn=CMPSU-650HX&manufacture=Corsair

FANS
3 x Zalman ZM-SF3 120mm White (radiator)
http://www.zalman.com/eng/product/Product_Read.asp?idx=406
1 x Bitfenix Spectre 140mm White (rear exhaust)
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=64848

FAN CONRTOLLER
Bitfenix Recon Touch Screen
http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=71195&promoid=0

GRAPHICS
Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 OC
http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=69913&vpn=11200-01-20G&manufacture=SAPPHIRE

SSD
Mushkin Chronos Deluxe 240GB (undecided)
http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=62972&vpn=MKNSSDCR240GB-DX&manufacture=Mushkin%20Enhanced

MOUSE
Logitech G600 White
http://www.logitech.com/en-gb/mice-pointers/mice/g600-mmo-gaming-mouse


WATERCOOLING

RADIATOR
XSPC EX240
http://www.xs-pc.com/products/radiators/ex-series-radiators/ex240-dual-fan-radiator/

RESERVOIR
Swiftech MCRES-MICRO REV2
http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=34401&vpn=MCRES-Micro%20Rev2&manufacture=Swiftech

PUMP
Swiftech MCP-355 (aka Laing DDC)
Aquacomputer Aquacover Top

CPU BLOCK
Swiftech APOGEE HD
http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=65366&vpn=Apogee-HD-WT&manufacture=Swiftech

FITTINGS
8 x Monsoon ID 3/8" OD 5/8" Compression Fittings Matte Black
1 x Bitspower Coolant Temperature Probe Matte Black
1 x Bitspower Clear Stop Fitting w/ 5mm White LED
2 x Bitspower 45 Degree Matte Black
1 x Bitspower 15mm Extension Matte Black
1 x Bitspower 30 Degree Matte Black Adapter
1 x Bitspower 60 De4gree Matte Black Adapter
2 x Bitspower 90 Degree Matt Black Adapter
2 x Bitspower 8mm Extension Matte Black

TUBING
Primochill Primoflex Pro LRT White 3/8IN ID 5/8IN OD
http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=41663&vpn=PFLEXP10-58-W&manufacture=Primochill

COOLANT/BIOCIDE
Distilled Water
Silver Wire
Edited by Zero383 - 7/10/12 at 9:59am

Nice! White tubing in a black case is a good combo. My main rig is like that (Fractal XL Black with white tubing).

First major problem. Looks like the Swfitech Apogee HD backplate is not compatible with this case. The motherboard standoffs are too short. The screws are lifting it off about 3-4mm. Even if I shave down the screws, the plate itself will be touching the bottom of the case first.

Hi, sorry where's the link to the post?

I figured out that without the screw sticking out, the backplate just barely fits under the board but still touches the bottom. I'm actually going to try putting washers in two areas in the mounting mechanism to reduce the amount of screw sticking out while maintaining the same tension in the springs. Will let you know how it turns out.