Is it possible to switch the side panels on the prodigy M?

Ky7e

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Hi, Ive recently bought a Prodigy M and I was wondering if its possible to switch the side panels so the power button panel is on the left when you're looking directly at the case. Also to add on to that is it possible to put the motherboard panel on the opposite side as well so that it is in its typical case placement? Sorry these are nooby questions, I'm still learning and appreciate anyone who provides some input, thanks.
 
The side panels are fairly symmetrical so you should be able to flip them without any issues. The only concern I'd have is that the front panel requires a decent amount of clearance behind it, and obviously it'd be upside down. It's a pretty easy thing to test at least.
The motherboard panel as far as I know can't be flipped though, unless you mod it. If you did flip it, you'd end up in a world of problems with regards to graphics card lengths and the location of all of the fans and I/O panel. The front panel does flip upside down relatively easily though, I did this in one of my ITX Prodigys with a drill and some rivets. Sounds hard, but it was a 15min job at most.
 


Thanks for the reply Rammy, I will definitely try out switching the side panels and see how it goes.

I do have another question though. I used to have an old PoS case that a local computer guy used to build my pc 2 years ago. I didn't know as much as about computers as I do now, so recently, I decided I wanted to buy a new case. I bought the Prodigy M. Now I want to basically replace all my hardware inside with new hardware because everything is fairly old. I saw one of your replies to someone who asked about if their components would fit in a prodigy M and you said no it wouldn't and the prodigy M seems like a flawed experiment. Now I'm worried if my new components are going to fit inside of this case. I think the problem with the other person was he had 2 video cards. I only plan on using 1, am I going to be safe, space-wise, with this case? Or am I kind of screwed? Im not 100% sure which card yet, however it will most likely be an EVGA 780.

Also here is the link to the post I reference. Thanks.

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1941721/fit-bitfenix-prodigy-micro-atx-case.html