Phanteks probably still remain my favorite case maker. Bought the original Enthoo Primo when it came to market, still got it! I was a little rough with the front panel and broke the locking mechanism that holds it in place, support just asked for a picture to show them which part i was talking about, then sent me new ones in the mail, from Netherlands to Denmark, free of charge. 3 days ago, i talked to them again, as my Evolv X power button assembly is broken (possibly self caused) and again, they are sending a new one free of charge, all they asked for was to show them the invoice to confirm purchase, no questions asked. They also answer mails really quickly and always polite and helpful, straight to the point aswell. Not to mention interesting products and designs and usually high quality products. Owned or built in about a handful of their cases and they've definitely made a loyal customer out of me!
I really liked this case review because you (kind of) built as you reviewed, demonstrating how things fit, routing and cooling issues or non-issues etc. More like this please!
Lol yes me too. I bought the t -30 fans even though my system is basically fanless (external radiators with 20 inch fans ) to support them. I love what they do as a company
I've had an Evolv ATX for years and the build quality continues to impress me. I've built a few systems in the case at this point and every time it's a dream to build in. The only issue with it is airflow through the front and top panels, but I love the case so much I found a company that machined in vents and added mesh to the panels. Now it's just the perfect case.
Phanteks is amazing. I'm using the P300A and my temps are amazing even under heavy load. Excellent manules, excellent quality. The entho lux 2 is also a great beast. Did a build in that with 15 fans haha.
Ugh I love a small factor case. This one is amazing! If it wasn't for the supply issues I would have tried to get a small one built but I had to go with pre built!
Hopefully the supply issues stop this year. Enjoy your PC though bro, plus you could always go full custom down the line with your parts from the pre build
Phanteks never ceases to amaze me with their ITX cases. With the exception of the shift 2, where you needed an AIO that has the pump in the radiator, otherwise you are risking pump damage on the long run because of the lower compartment radiator placement, so it was an aircooled or bust case.
Even with air... I'd go for the tallest config and put some of their chonker 120mm fans up top. Your video about the Ghost S1 was the reason I bought it. I might buy one of these just because I just want to build in one now. There are a lot of cool things about this chassis.
Being someone who prefers function over aesthetics, this is a really smexy case. The amount of airflow satisfies my need to make sure that, even if I'm doing a low budget build, it has plenty of air. Also, even though it's an SFF, it doesn't look difficult to build in.
I'm not into small form factor cases, but there are times like this that get me browsing and adding to my "wish list" cause they look pretty cool. Sadly, I only just need A computer, A pretty good computer that can do it all. Though for LAN or portability outside the home, to another location sure these are certainly ideal.
This can fit a 3090 and a high end CPU. It can do it all - except for use additional PCIe cards. But most ATX computers don't make use of that these days anyway.
My interest in these mini pc cases have been growing lately. I've only built PC's with full size towers but I'm seriously contemplating making my next build a mini pc.
Phanteks simply designs quality products, I truly think they are one of the best case manufacturers, and they are usually decently affordable, especially for what you get.
Wow! This case is actually the size of what I want my build to be, but, before I pull the trigger on it, I want to see temps on the most high-end components in this case (mostly CPU and GPU).
Phanteks is the best case manufacturer next to Lian Li, I have the p600s and there's nothing better built than it. It's so good I keep falling in love with it every time I open it to clean my components.
I have the p600s too. I have rebuilt my system twice in it. And each time was easy and enjoyable. I also like it's semi modularity almost making it a closed case, but far more quiet, and the ability to open it up into a more mesh and filtered open case with just the removal of some panels. After seeing this video I am thinking my next full build may just be a small form factor build though. I'm wondering if I could figure out if I could do some form of custom loop in it though.
Mine showed up today and I moved my rig from a Q58 to this while watching this video in the background. This case is amazing. Looks great and sturdy as hell. My new favourite.
It may not be the tiniest SSFF case, but the craftsmanship seems to be top-tier in comparison. It's truly fascinating what companies have been able to fandangle when it comes to small "towers"; part of what makes it my favourite size to build in.
That thing is super cool. I run an Evolve Shift-X currently ,and I am going to switch to a Torrent because i need more airflow to make it silent, but they are really getting good at cases these days.
I love and appreciate the well thought out design and engineering of this case. It looks good, gets out of your way during assembly, is extensible but to spec, has all around easy access, highly aerobic and is compact and rigid.
Same. So happy seeing new mainstream ITX cases that are airflow focused rather than just being a small box. NR200P, Meshlicious, A4-H2O, and this are all excellent cases.
Since I'm not planning for a highest-end build, I can totally see myself building a good one for my son with this case. That's an awesome case, and I fell in love with it as well.
Wow, this case really looks like they've thought of basically everything. Honestly if I hadn't already committed to a Mjolnir I would be buying this boy.
Phanteks has absolute top tier cases. their low end is good (P300), their medium end is amazing (P200, P400A), their high end is great (P500, Enthoo line-up), and their highest end is phenomenal (the whole Evolv line).
I also was kinda in love with the Phanteks Enthoo for the longest time. However after all dabbling I ended up with the Thermaltake P3 since it is pretty much a bench table up side with tempered glas front you have all the heat convection that you can dream of for a passive (under hard load semi passive) system. Slience is key and when running desktop the only thing that makes a noice is the big storage HDD in the system, if I put something there. Using a PC on daily bases for hours that is silent makes the work environment so much better.
I never really cared for small form factor cases/PC builds... But.. Over the last couple of years, all these kickass SFF cases that have came out/coming out, really make me want to build one!
I still think I’m gonna go with the Meshlicious for my next build because I like the vertical orientation with the parts compatibility, but damn Phanteks tempted me with this one
My friend just built in a meshilicious and was a pain in the ass to build in with all the tight spaces and compatibility issues. Looks great now though
I love the Evolv line, i still have the matx version before they did tempered glass panels and I have no reason to change the case anytime soon, it's bulletproof
The matx Evolv was the first case I ever bought that I genuinely loved. Still have it sitting in a dusty corner. My motherboard failed and I decided I wanted to do a custom loop so I bought the Lian Li pc 011. After running a custom loop for 1.5yrs I can tell you that it's mostly about aesthetics and for the average user you don't really need full loop cooling. Also, there's slight evap and as the level decreases it leaves water marks in the reservoir. I do miss my Evolv but I'm running a full ATX board
Having owned the Evolv (and modding the top pannel) and loving the crap out of it, I NEED this case. Seems the older I get, the smaller of a PC I want to build. I foresee myself building my next system in this case... watercooled or not, it will happen.
I must say I miss good cases with 5,25 '' slots, cause you can fit all sorts of useful devices in there, but most good cases, including LianLi ones (have an old PC-7FNW) go for looks over useability these days. And while most think optical drives are thing of the past, in the last two years they've been a godsend, both for watching films and series without worrying about bandwith, as well as good sound and image quality. Also great if you have a collection of classic games, including the old boxes with those spinny things called CDs and DVDs. Or want to fit some useful devices like card readers, especially for bigger cards. I don't want to have dozens of things hanging of my PC, I've got a case where I can fit them. And it's not like I don't need the USB connections with, a mouse, HOTAS (2 Devices), Rudder Pedals, a TrackIR, a wheel and Pedal set, a Shifter, an external Harddrive and a Scanner hanging off that already. Thank god I'm running an old PS/2 keyboard, or I'd really be having trouble. Nevermind me thinking of anything like a DAC. Then Phantek Enthoo of the older gens look nice, but then with 27 kilos they are extremely heavy.
@@carlkidd752 Thanks, will take that under consideration. Was looking at some of the older Enthoo Primos, and with 17.something kilos they are just inside the weight limit. I was looking at a bigtower. But, having had a first look at the Carbide Air 540, it does look interesting. Might have to look if they have a bigger variant.
@@Bizarny Number one I own those movies, I own the pressed version without having to worry about the version being changed, whenever the publisher is following the next craze. Additionally a pressed (not burned) DVD/Blu-ray is quite long lived, and I don't have to worry about a Harddrive going bad or something getting corrupted by online storage. Archive disks exist for a reason. As far as Remux go, what is the sound encoding on those, full surround support? Same for the games, I own them, I know how to run them, and unless the CD stops working, why should I get the GoG Version? I like them, but I reserve buying for games I never got around to playing. I also know how to run those old games from GoG. Also not all games I have are old enough to be on GOG. And some Addons I own would require me to buy a second version for the download version. Also I have the installation version+Patches should the dev go tits up. And if you run stuff like X-Plane 10 or 11, there is a disc version, where all you need as DRM is one CD Check every 24 hours. No online connection, nothing. Admittedly installing from 6 DVD is a bit annoying, but that happens once, and then you can just move the folder at your leisure. A Blu-ray version would be nice for X-Plane 12....and knowing my friends who have the new MSFS 2021. I'm pretty sure they would've liked a disc Version, preferably as Blu-ray, because downloading 100GB takes a while. I mean it's bearable if you have a 400 Mbit/s connection, but if your internet isn't as quick, the disc version is faster and the download volume is only the updates. Remember even today, not everywhere has 400mbit/s+ Download speeds. Some Rural places even in the US and Germany struggle to get 20 Mbit/s. I like having the option of an optical drive, for all those reasons and I can also run CDs and take audio from them if I need it. If you have a collection of CDs and even Records that is a nice feature. Yeah, I'm not just using it for Gaming or entertainment...... What I do not like is having to hang dozens of things unecessarily of my case. I like it being clean in that way, having all the necessary stuff neatly stowed away in the case. 5.25 slots are not just for Optical drives, they were in the past an integral part of building your own customized PC, because you could choose your own Fan control, your own Card Reader, front panel, etc. You're giving up all that freedom by not having those. Now you're limited to what the Case manufacturer gives you. Or you have to use one of your rather sparing USB connections. I still like my old Scythe Six-channel fan control, the display is a bit wonky, but it still works after over 10 years. Sorry mate, but your comment is just another one of those, "why do you need an optical drive, bro, it's so early 2000's". The funny thing is, the case developers these days are so consumed by making their cases look clean on the inside, but to make them useful as working machines we have to dangle a dozen things off them. The Carbide looks like quite a neat solution to the cooling issue.
@@LupusAries built 1 x-78 4 x-99 and 1 x570 PCs all using this case. downside: only 2 fans included and if you want to use an arctic LF II 280, it fits, but tight squeeze. Also many of the bigger tower air coolers will not fit. I used corsairs 280 aio and they fit just fine. Easy to work in. PSU, optical drives and SSD cages all on the back side of the MB panel holder. 2 HDD drives slot into the bottom (gpu side), but I never used them, so just pulled the slide out cages and wiring. NOT a candidate for a custom loop due to the 2 compartment build.
@@carlkidd752 Thanks for the further info. I was looking into that AIO recently, as faffing about with my old Mugen 2 just got a bit too anoying. Still perfectly fine performance-wise, but it is just such a faff to take it out. Especially since the rear cut-out in the Lian-Li is a bit to far back on relatively modern Mainboards, they moved the CPU-socket a bit more centrally on those. And with some fettling the 280mm Radiator Corsair AIO would fit in this case as well. The Obisidian 750, especially the Airflow does also look nice, and lighter than the Enthoo Primo, although the latter looks a bit better, and I like the seperated PSU concept. Decisions, decisions. ;)
I loved building in my Phanteks Enthoo Pro 2. Build quality A+, the amount of extra "stuff" in the box was fabulous. And, I caught a sale. $50 off full price.
I've had my eye on this case for about a month now... Been looking to do a small build that could lay horizontally. I wonder if it'd handle heat okay on its side with the gpu on top 🤔
Awesome case! I have a huge full-tower case (thats larger than most full tower cases). I still like the design of it which is why I bought it, but I deeply regret not going for something smaller & lighter thats easy to move around when necessary
I got a Phanteks Eclipse P600s but mine is different than most in that it has a solid side door instead of glass for two reasons, one I use a Vector Network Analyzer for designing remote (wireless) sensors and it's sensitive to RFI when used on a PC with a glass side so a solid side door is a must for me and two it was 20% off because apparently everyone wants the glass door model. It's big, it's heavy, it's built like a tank, no sharp edges, sound dampening material on both sides so it's really quiet and the fit and finish is flawless. Excellent manual
Too bad there is only room for one 2.5 SSD. Although you could use an expansion slot for a hot swap bay I suppose. But that leaves you with a narrower VGA space. Also, I'm surprised there is only on USB 3.0 slot on the front panel. Two slots would allow a dual usb cable for my hot swap needs. I guess I would use the back panel for access. Nice case though. Room for a radiator and fans! I will consider it for my next build over the Cougar QBX. This one is a hundred dollars more, so there's that...🙂
everytime Jay says "as you can see" i imagine a super offended blind dude screaming at the top of his lungs "NO JAY I CAN'T F@CKING SEE" and it cracks me up
It's always been good, but I'm really admiring the videography of this video. That zoom and focus on the screw holes - clutch! Props to the man behind the camera.
We' re huge fans of Phanteks cases. Most are assembled with screws (instead of rivets) they're well designed, have spare parts/options available, and the screws come pre-sorted in a little plastic organizer! A couple of improvements that would be great to see on this one are taller feet - (there's not a lot of space underneath the chassis for bottom air flow) and the ability to screw in the front and rear panels - (magnetic panels can pull off and cause accidents when you're trying to lift or move the case).
I actually preordered my case upon availability, received it a few days later and I’m currently rebuilding my itx build in this case and sooo looking forward to seeing it completed 🥰🥰🥰. The manual alone is worth buying the case for just due to the quality put into it and the directions actually being correct and usable …. IKEA I’m looking at you 🤯🤦🤦♀🤦♂
My cheap'ish Enthoo 719 made me fall in love with Phanteks.. the manual, the box with screws, build quality, everything. For me Phanteks is the nonplus ultra when it comes to the complete package.
Wow that is such a cool design and SO well engineered. I love that the case is convertible with it going up and down to make space on the inside, instead of having to strap a rad on top looking weird like some
I bought my first Phanteks case ever last year, the Phanteks Enthoo Evolv X Glass. Ridiculous good build quality. Was able to fit a 420 radiator in it too. The build quality shows it self in the weight too. Its a heavy computer! :D
I've had one Phanteks case in the past and i loved it! allowing people to adjust the size is a great idea instead of it being just too small or a little bigger than you want you are far less limited.
I generally enjoy building in Phanteks cases. I started with my nephew's build in a P300, ended up doing a couple of builds in the P400A, and my current build is in the P600S, which has been a great case. If I had to do another SFF build, I'd love to try it in this case.
I'd LOVE to see a real deal build in this case, both liquid and air builds, and some temperature testing. Small cases like this worry me, even though I love them so much.
Did not expect to be so entertained by the "Boop! Bewwp! Bweh-boop!", thanks for making me laugh and showcasing the different modes 😂 Totally did not rewatch it several times... hrrmm
I legit thought this was a _Big Boi_ of a case, but it was a _Tall Boi_ instead. I am okay with both but I lean more to _Big Boi_ like ATX or E-ATX ones. According to what Shishiron Botan teached, the bigger the better _For Beginners_
This case would be really good for use in like a college dorm room where space is at a premium. Would love to see a build with something like the Prime A520 M-K.
This is the nicest tiny case I've seen in a while. Thank you for the review! I have had a dream of such a build in almost 5 years now. Hope I can do that in near future. Just have to save some money, things are expensive out here in Norway! :(
Not a Huge Fan of SFF cars but this one seems to be one of the Most user friendly ones with a great Manual. If I was building a SFF Case this is what I would use in all Honesty.
I have been put off for a long time doing any kind of compact build simply because of the cases and many issues others have had "Nightmares" with them. This case however has really peaked my interest.. very nice case and great to see a Manual that goes into detail like the one you showed here.
I have the Phanteks Evolv X. I'm utilizing the fill and drain ports and have their D140 Distribution Plate and Glacier R220C Combo Reservoir + DDC pump. I just fall in love again every time I take it apart for cleaning and build back.
i do not like small cases, but this one even beats some full towers to be honest.. the amount of detail and design is LITERALLY better than most nzxt cases....
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Could we see a full build in this case? It would be epic!
Maybe half a build...
@@natevirtual lol
Canucks did three builds in it if you want to go watch their video on this. Apparently thermals in the smallest mode is kinda bad.
full custom liquid cooled plz
You know he’s gonna
I just LOVE how Jay is from the US but uses the metric system more often than the imperial! Rock on dude!
Phanteks probably still remain my favorite case maker. Bought the original Enthoo Primo when it came to market, still got it! I was a little rough with the front panel and broke the locking mechanism that holds it in place, support just asked for a picture to show them which part i was talking about, then sent me new ones in the mail, from Netherlands to Denmark, free of charge. 3 days ago, i talked to them again, as my Evolv X power button assembly is broken (possibly self caused) and again, they are sending a new one free of charge, all they asked for was to show them the invoice to confirm purchase, no questions asked. They also answer mails really quickly and always polite and helpful, straight to the point aswell. Not to mention interesting products and designs and usually high quality products. Owned or built in about a handful of their cases and they've definitely made a loyal customer out of me!
I really liked this case review because you (kind of) built as you reviewed, demonstrating how things fit, routing and cooling issues or non-issues etc. More like this please!
That is an awesome case. I'd be tempted to buy it just to support the company to keep doing what they're doing. Great stuff!
Agree! Damn, Phanteks is totally pushing the envelope of what a case can be. And with that oh-so-good manual? They deserve our support!
Lol yes me too. I bought the t -30 fans even though my system is basically fanless (external radiators with 20 inch fans ) to support them. I love what they do as a company
That is quite possibly the best manual for any product I've ever seen. Concise, clear, simple and covers everything you need to know.
the ONLY thing missing in that case is a retractable handle for easy transport to LAN parties.
Just put in your pocket.
@@klubstompers who wears jincos anymore?
@@Bender_B._Rodriguez Jnco, its all about the Kik Wear and Gat jeans. :D
you go to LAN parties?
You can easily buy after market versions.
Phanteks:"Hey, wanna see this case?"
Jay: "LOOK AT THIS MANUAL!"
I've had an Evolv ATX for years and the build quality continues to impress me. I've built a few systems in the case at this point and every time it's a dream to build in. The only issue with it is airflow through the front and top panels, but I love the case so much I found a company that machined in vents and added mesh to the panels. Now it's just the perfect case.
That’s awesome! Do you have a link to the mesh panels?
@@micoolio8239 I think he means he paid a local company to do it, but I could be mistaken.
@@micoolio8239 ModMyMods, look on the Custom Services tab.
You should do an Imperial Starwars mod with this case. The exhaust holes kind of look like the mesh for some of the Imperial looks already.
Phanteks is amazing. I'm using the P300A and my temps are amazing even under heavy load. Excellent manules, excellent quality. The entho lux 2 is also a great beast. Did a build in that with 15 fans haha.
It is fake don't worry
16:02 Amazing size comparison segment! love it!
That tape measure tells a tale, right?
Been thinking about going small for my next gaming build, and I think this case is the motivation I needed
The Engineering and thought processes of how it all comes apart is amazing.
Ugh I love a small factor case. This one is amazing! If it wasn't for the supply issues I would have tried to get a small one built but I had to go with pre built!
Hopefully the supply issues stop this year. Enjoy your PC though bro, plus you could always go full custom down the line with your parts from the pre build
@@darkhelmet8214 Yes I've already been thinking this! Not 100% happy with the motherboard from NZXT.
Phanteks never ceases to amaze me with their ITX cases. With the exception of the shift 2, where you needed an AIO that has the pump in the radiator, otherwise you are risking pump damage on the long run because of the lower compartment radiator placement, so it was an aircooled or bust case.
Even with air... I'd go for the tallest config and put some of their chonker 120mm fans up top. Your video about the Ghost S1 was the reason I bought it. I might buy one of these just because I just want to build in one now. There are a lot of cool things about this chassis.
Being someone who prefers function over aesthetics, this is a really smexy case. The amount of airflow satisfies my need to make sure that, even if I'm doing a low budget build, it has plenty of air. Also, even though it's an SFF, it doesn't look difficult to build in.
I'm not into small form factor cases, but there are times like this that get me browsing and adding to my "wish list" cause they look pretty cool. Sadly, I only just need A computer, A pretty good computer that can do it all. Though for LAN or portability outside the home, to another location sure these are certainly ideal.
This can fit a 3090 and a high end CPU. It can do it all - except for use additional PCIe cards. But most ATX computers don't make use of that these days anyway.
My interest in these mini pc cases have been growing lately. I've only built PC's with full size towers but I'm seriously contemplating making my next build a mini pc.
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I appreciate the review, but it would have been really nice to see a complete build.
That manual needs to be set as the gold standard for any product that needs assembly. That's a sign of a company that sweats the details.
Phanteks simply designs quality products, I truly think they are one of the best case manufacturers, and they are usually decently affordable, especially for what you get.
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Wow! This case is actually the size of what I want my build to be, but, before I pull the trigger on it, I want to see temps on the most high-end components in this case (mostly CPU and GPU).
Can you guys please start putting the name of cases in the title. It makes everyone's life easier.
And avoid clickbait? Never!
It's like that argument "the most expensive cheap keyboard"
Phanteks is the best case manufacturer next to Lian Li, I have the p600s and there's nothing better built than it. It's so good I keep falling in love with it every time I open it to clean my components.
I have the p600s too. I have rebuilt my system twice in it. And each time was easy and enjoyable. I also like it's semi modularity almost making it a closed case, but far more quiet, and the ability to open it up into a more mesh and filtered open case with just the removal of some panels. After seeing this video I am thinking my next full build may just be a small form factor build though. I'm wondering if I could figure out if I could do some form of custom loop in it though.
Mine showed up today and I moved my rig from a Q58 to this while watching this video in the background. This case is amazing. Looks great and sturdy as hell. My new favourite.
This looks amazing, Phanteks really has eye for making things look and function well
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It may not be the tiniest SSFF case, but the craftsmanship seems to be top-tier in comparison. It's truly fascinating what companies have been able to fandangle when it comes to small "towers"; part of what makes it my favourite size to build in.
That thing is super cool. I run an Evolve Shift-X currently ,and I am going to switch to a Torrent because i need more airflow to make it silent, but they are really getting good at cases these days.
I love and appreciate the well thought out design and engineering of this case. It looks good, gets out of your way during assembly, is extensible but to spec, has all around easy access, highly aerobic and is compact and rigid.
I have the same case Jay! Got it yesterday!!! It's so nice. 12gen build with Fe 3070 this weekend.
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0:41 “Phanteks Shift series” = “Phanteks shift (HEY SIRI)’s” . . . Apple voice recognition is the cutting edge
For real, this case looks amazing. As a SFF enthusiast, I approve
It is fake don't worry
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@@jondonnelly3 I approve the approval of my approval
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Same. So happy seeing new mainstream ITX cases that are airflow focused rather than just being a small box. NR200P, Meshlicious, A4-H2O, and this are all excellent cases.
Since I'm not planning for a highest-end build, I can totally see myself building a good one for my son with this case. That's an awesome case, and I fell in love with it as well.
Love the Phanteks cases. It's why I went with the Evolv X for my first PC build.
Wow, this case really looks like they've thought of basically everything. Honestly if I hadn't already committed to a Mjolnir I would be buying this boy.
Phanteks has absolute top tier cases. their low end is good (P300), their medium end is amazing (P200, P400A), their high end is great (P500, Enthoo line-up), and their highest end is phenomenal (the whole Evolv line).
i dont think evolv is their highest end. the enthoo elite and maybe the 719 would fit into that.
I also was kinda in love with the Phanteks Enthoo for the longest time. However after all dabbling I ended up with the Thermaltake P3 since it is pretty much a bench table up side with tempered glas front you have all the heat convection that you can dream of for a passive (under hard load semi passive) system. Slience is key and when running desktop the only thing that makes a noice is the big storage HDD in the system, if I put something there. Using a PC on daily bases for hours that is silent makes the work environment so much better.
Agreed, bought the P400A white in 2020. Couldn’t be happier!
I never really cared for small form factor cases/PC builds... But.. Over the last couple of years, all these kickass SFF cases that have came out/coming out, really make me want to build one!
Been rocking an Evolv X from these guys the last three years. Absolutely S tier.
Same best case I've ever had
Just bought this case back in march of 2023. This case is beyond great. Versatile easy to build in. It’s a wonderful case!
I would love to see an air-cooled build compared to a water-cooled one!!!!
I love how as the video goes Jay seems to slowly be building in the case.
LIke might as well do a full build in it at this point
I still think I’m gonna go with the Meshlicious for my next build because I like the vertical orientation with the parts compatibility, but damn Phanteks tempted me with this one
My friend just built in a meshilicious and was a pain in the ass to build in with all the tight spaces and compatibility issues. Looks great now though
Meshlicious has better cooling too!
KNEW IT WAS PHANTEKS! love my evolve ATX the thing is solid and never have any airflow issues. Got mine jyust before the tempered glass version.
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I love the Evolv line, i still have the matx version before they did tempered glass panels and I have no reason to change the case anytime soon, it's bulletproof
The matx Evolv was the first case I ever bought that I genuinely loved. Still have it sitting in a dusty corner. My motherboard failed and I decided I wanted to do a custom loop so I bought the Lian Li pc 011. After running a custom loop for 1.5yrs I can tell you that it's mostly about aesthetics and for the average user you don't really need full loop cooling. Also, there's slight evap and as the level decreases it leaves water marks in the reservoir. I do miss my Evolv but I'm running a full ATX board
wow talk about form factor, whoever was lead design on the build aspect of this case is a real one, incredibly simple and highly effective
I had a laugh at that intro. Phanteks usually has HUGE cases
Having owned the Evolv (and modding the top pannel) and loving the crap out of it, I NEED this case. Seems the older I get, the smaller of a PC I want to build. I foresee myself building my next system in this case... watercooled or not, it will happen.
I must say I miss good cases with 5,25 '' slots, cause you can fit all sorts of useful devices in there, but most good cases, including LianLi ones (have an old PC-7FNW) go for looks over useability these days.
And while most think optical drives are thing of the past, in the last two years they've been a godsend, both for watching films and series without worrying about bandwith, as well as good sound and image quality.
Also great if you have a collection of classic games, including the old boxes with those spinny things called CDs and DVDs.
Or want to fit some useful devices like card readers, especially for bigger cards. I don't want to have dozens of things hanging of my PC, I've got a case where I can fit them. And it's not like I don't need the USB connections with, a mouse, HOTAS (2 Devices), Rudder Pedals, a TrackIR, a wheel and Pedal set, a Shifter, an external Harddrive and a Scanner hanging off that already.
Thank god I'm running an old PS/2 keyboard, or I'd really be having trouble.
Nevermind me thinking of anything like a DAC.
Then Phantek Enthoo of the older gens look nice, but then with 27 kilos they are extremely heavy.
Corsair Carbide Air 540 has 2 optical drive bay slots.
@@carlkidd752 Thanks, will take that under consideration.
Was looking at some of the older Enthoo Primos, and with 17.something kilos they are just inside the weight limit. I was looking at a bigtower.
But, having had a first look at the Carbide Air 540, it does look interesting. Might have to look if they have a bigger variant.
@@Bizarny Number one I own those movies, I own the pressed version without having to worry about the version being changed, whenever the publisher is following the next craze.
Additionally a pressed (not burned) DVD/Blu-ray is quite long lived, and I don't have to worry about a Harddrive going bad or something getting corrupted by online storage.
Archive disks exist for a reason.
As far as Remux go, what is the sound encoding on those, full surround support?
Same for the games, I own them, I know how to run them, and unless the CD stops working, why should I get the GoG Version?
I like them, but I reserve buying for games I never got around to playing.
I also know how to run those old games from GoG.
Also not all games I have are old enough to be on GOG. And some Addons I own would require me to buy a second version for the download version.
Also I have the installation version+Patches should the dev go tits up.
And if you run stuff like X-Plane 10 or 11, there is a disc version, where all you need as DRM is one CD Check every 24 hours. No online connection, nothing.
Admittedly installing from 6 DVD is a bit annoying, but that happens once, and then you can just move the folder at your leisure.
A Blu-ray version would be nice for X-Plane 12....and knowing my friends who have the new MSFS 2021. I'm pretty sure they would've liked a disc Version, preferably as Blu-ray, because downloading 100GB takes a while.
I mean it's bearable if you have a 400 Mbit/s connection, but if your internet isn't as quick, the disc version is faster and the download volume is only the updates.
Remember even today, not everywhere has 400mbit/s+ Download speeds. Some Rural places even in the US and Germany struggle to get 20 Mbit/s.
I like having the option of an optical drive, for all those reasons and I can also run CDs and take audio from them if I need it.
If you have a collection of CDs and even Records that is a nice feature.
Yeah, I'm not just using it for Gaming or entertainment......
What I do not like is having to hang dozens of things unecessarily of my case. I like it being clean in that way, having all the necessary stuff neatly stowed away in the case.
5.25 slots are not just for Optical drives, they were in the past an integral part of building your own customized PC, because you could choose your own Fan control, your own Card Reader, front panel, etc.
You're giving up all that freedom by not having those. Now you're limited to what the Case manufacturer gives you.
Or you have to use one of your rather sparing USB connections.
I still like my old Scythe Six-channel fan control, the display is a bit wonky, but it still works after over 10 years.
Sorry mate, but your comment is just another one of those, "why do you need an optical drive, bro, it's so early 2000's".
The funny thing is, the case developers these days are so consumed by making their cases look clean on the inside, but to make them useful as working machines we have to dangle a dozen things off them.
The Carbide looks like quite a neat solution to the cooling issue.
@@LupusAries built 1 x-78 4 x-99 and 1 x570 PCs all using this case. downside: only 2 fans included and if you want to use an arctic LF II 280, it fits, but tight squeeze. Also many of the bigger tower air coolers will not fit. I used corsairs 280 aio and they fit just fine. Easy to work in. PSU, optical drives and SSD cages all on the back side of the MB panel holder. 2 HDD drives slot into the bottom (gpu side), but I never used them, so just pulled the slide out cages and wiring. NOT a candidate for a custom loop due to the 2 compartment build.
@@carlkidd752 Thanks for the further info.
I was looking into that AIO recently, as faffing about with my old Mugen 2 just got a bit too anoying. Still perfectly fine performance-wise, but it is just such a faff to take it out.
Especially since the rear cut-out in the Lian-Li is a bit to far back on relatively modern Mainboards, they moved the CPU-socket a bit more centrally on those.
And with some fettling the 280mm Radiator Corsair AIO would fit in this case as well.
The Obisidian 750, especially the Airflow does also look nice, and lighter than the Enthoo Primo, although the latter looks a bit better, and I like the seperated PSU concept.
Decisions, decisions. ;)
I loved building in my Phanteks Enthoo Pro 2. Build quality A+, the amount of extra "stuff" in the box was fabulous. And, I caught a sale. $50 off full price.
I've had my eye on this case for about a month now... Been looking to do a small build that could lay horizontally. I wonder if it'd handle heat okay on its side with the gpu on top 🤔
ITX builds are my dream rigs and this case looks so good props to phanteks
Never thought i'd be impressed by a case manual but Jay has a point, that is a great manual.
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Best un intended Dad Joke ever, "you want a PC in your Vent? We've got you covered." 🤣🤣
Damn the manual for that case is one of the best i see for a pc case if not the best I've ever seen.
Thanks to your video I am seriously considering this case for my next build.
I was hoping you would do a video on this case. Absolutely in love with it.
Just ordered mine I got the silver I’m super hyped. Phanteks has always been my favorite case maker.
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I wish the air flow was better in my mid tower, but I LOVE the minimalist look of the cases.
Awesome case! I have a huge full-tower case (thats larger than most full tower cases). I still like the design of it which is why I bought it, but I deeply regret not going for something smaller & lighter thats easy to move around when necessary
I got a Phanteks Eclipse P600s but mine is different than most in that it has a solid side door instead of glass for two reasons, one I use a Vector Network Analyzer for designing remote (wireless) sensors and it's sensitive to RFI when used on a PC with a glass side so a solid side door is a must for me and two it was 20% off because apparently everyone wants the glass door model. It's big, it's heavy, it's built like a tank, no sharp edges, sound dampening material on both sides so it's really quiet and the fit and finish is flawless. Excellent manual
Too bad there is only room for one 2.5 SSD. Although you could use an expansion slot for a hot swap bay I suppose. But that leaves you with a narrower VGA space. Also, I'm surprised there is only on USB 3.0 slot on the front panel. Two slots would allow a dual usb cable for my hot swap needs. I guess I would use the back panel for access. Nice case though. Room for a radiator and fans! I will consider it for my next build over the Cougar QBX. This one is a hundred dollars more, so there's that...🙂
Agreed, Phanteks stuff looks really good. I use the p400a for my own rig.
Phantek must have hired a Lego guy for there manuals.
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I love the look and flexibility of this case! Deffo on my list for a small build, thank you gents! 👍
everytime Jay says "as you can see" i imagine a super offended blind dude screaming at the top of his lungs "NO JAY I CAN'T F@CKING SEE" and it cracks me up
To many people sleep on Phanteks cases, I have used the same case for the last 3 builds , the case was well designed and easy to work.
It's always been good, but I'm really admiring the videography of this video. That zoom and focus on the screw holes - clutch! Props to the man behind the camera.
We' re huge fans of Phanteks cases. Most are assembled with screws (instead of rivets) they're well designed, have spare parts/options available, and the screws come pre-sorted in a little plastic organizer!
A couple of improvements that would be great to see on this one are taller feet - (there's not a lot of space underneath the chassis for bottom air flow) and the ability to screw in the front and rear panels - (magnetic panels can pull off and cause accidents when you're trying to lift or move the case).
Love my Phanteks 350p, have had it for about 4 years now and always recommend it.
I actually preordered my case upon availability, received it a few days later and I’m currently rebuilding my itx build in this case and sooo looking forward to seeing it completed 🥰🥰🥰. The manual alone is worth buying the case for just due to the quality put into it and the directions actually being correct and usable …. IKEA I’m looking at you 🤯🤦🤦♀🤦♂
My cheap'ish Enthoo 719 made me fall in love with Phanteks.. the manual, the box with screws, build quality, everything. For me Phanteks is the nonplus ultra when it comes to the complete package.
Got it for my Dad's build. I want to do a custom loop in it, but I think I need a custom mount to pass the tube through the center.
I love that you were playing with the case as you were unboxing it. Definitely kept me entertained and impressed with what could fit into the product.
Wow that is such a cool design and SO well engineered. I love that the case is convertible with it going up and down to make space on the inside, instead of having to strap a rad on top looking weird like some
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I bought my first Phanteks case ever last year, the Phanteks Enthoo Evolv X Glass. Ridiculous good build quality. Was able to fit a 420 radiator in it too. The build quality shows it self in the weight too. Its a heavy computer! :D
I’d buy that case for a 3600x build paired with a 6700XT powerful system in a small package
I really like this case. Very high on the list for a new build next year. Just cannot justify buying an ITX board just to buy a new case.
I've had one Phanteks case in the past and i loved it! allowing people to adjust the size is a great idea instead of it being just too small or a little bigger than you want you are far less limited.
I feel like small form factor cases are always more visually interesting. If this was scaled to ATX id be all over it.
I hoped the shift 2 would fit a 240/280mm radiator. I really loved the vertical designs
I generally enjoy building in Phanteks cases. I started with my nephew's build in a P300, ended up doing a couple of builds in the P400A, and my current build is in the P600S, which has been a great case. If I had to do another SFF build, I'd love to try it in this case.
I'd LOVE to see a real deal build in this case, both liquid and air builds, and some temperature testing. Small cases like this worry me, even though I love them so much.
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I can just picture a random member of the manual design team watching this with a smile on his face and tears in his eyes
Did not expect to be so entertained by the "Boop! Bewwp! Bweh-boop!", thanks for making me laugh and showcasing the different modes 😂 Totally did not rewatch it several times... hrrmm
I legit thought this was a _Big Boi_ of a case, but it was a _Tall Boi_ instead.
I am okay with both but I lean more to _Big Boi_ like ATX or E-ATX ones. According to what Shishiron Botan teached, the bigger the better _For Beginners_
My first pc build is in a Eclipse P400 (Gunmetal) and I still really like that case.
This case would be really good for use in like a college dorm room where space is at a premium. Would love to see a build with something like the Prime A520 M-K.
This is the nicest tiny case I've seen in a while. Thank you for the review!
I have had a dream of such a build in almost 5 years now. Hope I can do that in near future. Just have to save some money, things are expensive out here in Norway! :(
Would really love to see a full loop done in one of these with a Watercool Mo-Ra external rads and an external pump/res.
Cool Case!
I would prefer the gunmetal one more, too.
Thanks for showing, i will have this case in mind for future builds.
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Not a Huge Fan of SFF cars but this one seems to be one of the Most user friendly ones with a great Manual. If I was building a SFF Case this is what I would use in all Honesty.
I really look forward to get my hands on this case. I can’t wait for them to release it
Thanks for being a good guy Jay keep being you
I have been put off for a long time doing any kind of compact build simply because of the cases and many issues others have had "Nightmares" with them. This case however has really peaked my interest.. very nice case and great to see a Manual that goes into detail like the one you showed here.
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I absolutely love my Phanteks case. Solid quality, performance, and the style is exactly what I want.
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Your English needs some work... ; )
I have the Phanteks Evolv X. I'm utilizing the fill and drain ports and have their D140 Distribution Plate and Glacier R220C Combo Reservoir + DDC pump. I just fall in love again every time I take it apart for cleaning and build back.
i do not like small cases, but this one even beats some full towers to be honest.. the amount of detail and design is LITERALLY better than most nzxt cases....