Bitfenix Prodigy airflow and cable question

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Bitfenix has released a side panel with a window. I was wondering if you put the window on (which takes away the ventaltion holes) would the airflow become worse? I just don't want the GPU to overheat. Also what if you were to replace the mesh panel to a solid panel? Would that be worse for cooling if you put a 200mm or 230mm fan in there?

Window panel: http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=79406&vpn=BFC-PRO-300-KKWA-RP&manufacture=BitFenix

Front panel (solid): http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=78819&vpn=BFC-PRO-300-KRFNA-RP&manufacture=BitFenix

Front panel (mesh): http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=78815&vpn=BFC-PRO-300-KRFXA-RP&manufacture=BitFenix

Also do the bitfenix alchemy cables plug right into the psu?

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I dont know about the prodigy but alchemy cables dont plug into the psu, they are cable extensions.

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bump

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Well as long as the GPU gets enough cool air, you're fine, but i cant judge on that since i dont know how your system looks like, its specs, cable/fan management etc.

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I would make sure to put the front fans in, in fact would likely go with a nice 200mm or 230mm to ensure the card gets good airlfow.