[Log] Project ProdigyX - BitFenix Prodigy, mATX X79, SLI, Copper Pipes

First time doing a build log and been roaming around these forums for a while. Great community with some awesome builds, especially Prodigy ones. I know there are some mATX builds already here so just wanted to post all my work to date. Much of my work has been trying to pack the most into a build with being able to adequately cool the gear. Lots of measuring and re-measuring has occurred and cutting will be beginning soon.

Premise: To make a mini-powerhouse system.

Parts list:
Case: Bitfenix Prodigy (arrived 10/08/12)
CPU: Intel i7 3960X
Mainboard: ASUS Rampage IV Gene x79
RAM: g.Skill Sniper 1866Mhz 16GB
GPU: (2) eVGA GTX 680
PSU: SeaSonic Platinum-1000
SSD: Samsung 830 256GB
Fans: Noiseblocker

Watercooling list:
Fittings: BitsPower
CPU: EK CSQ Acetal
GPU: EK CSQ Acetal
Res: EK MultiOption Res X3 110
Front Radiator: (2) XSPC EX240
Top Radiator: HWLabs BlackIce GT Stealth 280

Additional bits:
Indigo Xtreme Precision ETI
12mm OD Copper tubing

Major Mods:
Two 240 Rads to be mounted in serial to inside front panel
Top shroud for 280mm Rad
Custom backplate for horizontal mATX board
Custom faceplate (?)
Windowed side panels

My intent for this case was to always put in a x79 board with SLI. The design changed many times to get where I am now. The front was originally going to be a push/pull rad design with e custom face incorporating the BitFenix case. Then Performance-PC came out with their modded case. Inspired me more but was too similar to my original idea. They beat me to the punch so dropped my design. kudos to them! So the front design is still up in the air and not a road block for me at this time. That design piece will come later. As it stands, I've done some 3D work and here is what my setup will look like when complete.

MORE PICS! (Click to show) Fly-through video (Click to show) Backplate / MB Tray Juicy bits (Click to show)
I've spent a LOT of time designing, re-designing and re-designing to come to where I am today.
Appreciate your time and any comments.

Other notable mATX builds
[Mod] Project Prodigious - Bitfenix Prodigy: MATX, SLI, Watercooled and more!
"Sith Prodigy" - Bitfenix Prodigy miTX to mATX
[Case Mod] MATX Prodigy Mod - SLI, Folding?, Watercooling And More! - Cancelled
Edited by kHaN x - 1/31/13 at 11:34pm

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Appreciate the support. The tray is still up in the air for me. I really like to do it but as you stated, it can get complicated. It doesn't need to be but with such limited space, I may drop it on my first iteration for ease of the build. The problem is properly supporting all the weight while making things still look good. A large u-style bracket can be made to provide support and the guides for the tray. These would be on either side of the PSU. These should provide the necessary support and allow for guides. The only problem with the tray is having it mounted to the backplate. if you look at typical MB tray, these have rolled edges and support brackets going to the backplate. This makes it very strong. You will see in my design, the braces need to be underneath. I would need to use a stronger and heavier metal to do this and make it sturdy. With all the stuff I am planning to get in, it may not be a big deal but if I can save some weight then I probably will. As it is, I am pretty certain that the bottom feet may not support the weight of this build.

Proposed support brackets and rails (Click to show)
My only concern is strength. Sure I can use stronger metals but that also adds more weight and will need to widen the backplate just a little. It's still a toss up for the tray. If i fabricate this all correctly then I can produce this for others. Possibly another topic on that.