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Title: 7970 DCII. Will it fit?
Post by: Dr. Acula on May 09, 2013, 08:13:47 pm
Thinking of selling my G1.Sniper 3 mobo and Raidmax case, and getting a Bitfenix prodigy and ITX mobo. Just for an overall smaller and more compact build.

My main question here is; Will my Asus DirectCU II 7970 fit into the Prodigy? Now I know that the Prodigy only has 2 slots at the back for the GPU to fit into, but I have seen that EK do a 2-slot I/O shield for the DCII 7970 which I'm fine with purchasing. the only real concern here is the gap between the second GPU slot and the side panel of the case.

If anyone has any idea on this matter, all help is greatly appreciated.


Pic for reference:
(http://www.iforce.co.nz/i/knplwxfm.oe4.jpg) (http://www.iforce.co.nz/i/1ciyxvqw.mdc.jpg)
Title: 7970 DCII. Will it fit?
Post by: Mayhem_Lee on May 09, 2013, 09:36:06 pm
How much room do you think you'll need from a standard 2slot? I can take a pic of my 680 in case with a ruler sometime.... will try tomorrow
Title: 7970 DCII. Will it fit?
Post by: Dr. Acula on May 09, 2013, 09:49:43 pm
Well the IO shield on the card atm takes up 3 slots, but if I get the EK shield, it'll only use 2.The actual card and heatsink itself only take up about roughly 2.5 slots, and from pictures I've seen of the Prodigy, it has a little bit of room between the second slot and the case side panel. Pictures would be awesome.
Title: 7970 DCII. Will it fit?
Post by: Hmmmgood on May 10, 2013, 06:33:17 pm
I think you will need a 670 tbh:surprise:
Title: 7970 DCII. Will it fit?
Post by: Dr. Acula on May 10, 2013, 10:58:56 pm
Quote from: Hmmmgood;1525072
I think you will need a 670 tbh:surprise:

I think you will be needing to sell that 670 and buy a 7970 ;D
Title: 7970 DCII. Will it fit?
Post by: Mayhem_Lee on June 08, 2013, 02:43:19 pm
Problem solved regarding your 7970 DC II http://www.tweaktown.com/news/30779/bitfenix-goes-prodigy-2-0-with-the-new-prodigy-m-which-supports-microatx-motherboards/index.html

The H100 might even still fit with that layout
Title: 7970 DCII. Will it fit?
Post by: Dr. Acula on June 13, 2013, 03:45:30 pm
Quote from: Mayhem_Lee;1526646
Problem solved regarding your 7970 DC II [url]http://www.tweaktown.com/news/30779/bitfenix-goes-prodigy-2-0-with-the-new-prodigy-m-which-supports-microatx-motherboards/index.html[/url]

The H100 might even still fit with that layout


Hmm, tempting, though I did prefer the horizontal mobo placement. Decided I'm going to keep the Sniper 3 and buy the Corsair Air 540 when it comes out. I like the look of that case, should perform well too.
Title: 7970 DCII. Will it fit?
Post by: Benji77 on June 15, 2013, 08:29:36 am
Corsair Air 540 will probably be my next case. Looks awesome.