Late-2019 and this is still an amazing case! I just bought it and it's an amazing deal for the price. Sure it's not super flashy but it's still attractive in its own way. I looked everywhere for a case with all of these features and I still can't find anything that compares while staying at this price point. Truly a case that has stood the test of time. I was floored when I learned that this thing is FIVE years old!
I bought my 1st one in 2017, was so impressed (Old cases were Antec 900), over the next few years, I ended up buying 2 more of these cases for my upstairs computer and my wife's. I have bottom mounted fans and like this review states, the PSU shroud is a pain in the butt thus I don't use it. I love this case, everything about it, so easy to work on, so easy to configure for any particular build. The price not being out to lunch was a huge bonus also. No regrets of getting 3 of these cases. Not into the RGB thing since the case sits on the floor so I have to go out of my way to look into the glass panel, there are prettier cases but the functionality vs price point of this case is hard to beat! :)
It's 2018 and I'm barely finding out about this chassis! I'm in awe with its features and its design. Torn between the Enthoo Pro, or Enthoo Luxe (in white), and this will be my first official build with liquid cooling. I'm fairly excited! ..and as always, awesome review! Liked and subscribed.
holy shieeeet, this company is totally gonna make it. Listen; rubber grommets everywere! full radiator support, dust filters all over the place, included fans, side windows, psu chamber, resevoir support, fan hub, sleek looking an I think very good cooling FOR FREAKING $99 ONLY?? holy fuckkkk!!! No case at that price point with so many features has ever been released I bet.
I forget if I've already commented this in the past but here goes again. I love everything you guys do, this video literally inspired me to build my first custom desktop PC after years of buying laptops. The filming is amazing, the depth of the review, everything, wow. Hardware Canucks is definitely one of my favorite youtube channels out. Thank you for this video guys, it was life changing.
Bought the Special Edition of this case last year because I liked the white interior and I needed an internal optical disc drive. One of the best cases I've seen, and it's amazing. Can't wait to add an AIO to it.
Now this is a a REVIEW, man I think you are the only one on youtube who talks about every aspect of the product you are reviewing. I mean the measurements for graphic cards, PSU, radiators. This is perfect
I think this is gonna be the case for my first build. Loving all the newb-friendly options and that wanting to expand doesn't require much compromise, AND that it's very customizable.
This video is a few years old and yet, let me tell you I fell in love with this case! It may not be the highest quality out there, but it is just elegant in its simplicity. No RGB, no window in my case, lots of space for HDD/SSD, optical drives, swap drives and card readers. You want a practical case with 200mm fan and 420mm AIO support? Here it is. This is counter-culture as a PC case and I'm glad I got it in 2020. My previous cases were a Zalman with those ripples on top and the CM Storm Trooper. I just swapped the CM one for fun with this one and do not regret it one bit. This case is brilliant!
Well, I WAS about to start doing some heavy modding to my R4 to fit an excessive amount of watercooling.... But now it look's like I'm going to give the Fractal to my brother for his first build and just grab this! Amazing, in depth video as always! You guys are freaking awesome!!
Just now hearing about this case. Phanteks designs are awesome. Maybe I could get one of these babies in the near future. Love your camera work and I also like how in-depth (You show every nook and cranny) and professional your reviews are compared to linustechtips.
I just got done building in a Corsair Graphite 760T for a friend's build. Looking at replacing my junk Thermaltake case. As awesome as that Corsair case was, I think i'd still rather get the Enthoo Pro, regardless of the fact that its also $70 cheaper.
Now in 2019 it's still one of the most value cases around. The only thing i could compare it to is the Meshify S2 but that's selling for $90 extra. Nothing else offers such great water cooling options at this price point. AND add on the fact it comes with 3 high quality fans that retail for $20 each separately. It's unbeatable
Dmitry, Your verbal descriptions are PURR-FECT -- not a single "uh"!! It's a joy just listening to your professional mastery of the English language. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! /s/ Paul
Isaac Garcia Yes. The Mini XL can take mATX motherboards, and the Evolv can take mITX motherboards. Just search Mini XL in youtube and you should come across Phanteks' channel where they recently uploaded these awesome rendered showcases of what the cases can support.
I’ve been using this case since 2014 and it’s still going strong with 2 different builds in it. Recently going onto my 3rd build and it’s still chugging along. It was a wise investment then, still is now without a doubt.
I love the design of this case, well laid out, air or water cooling friendly and fully screwed together for max modding support. Not normally into full tower cases, they always seem to be overcompensating for something and have lots of wasted space and\or have a mid tower equivalent that fits mostly the same gear. However in this case (pun intended) they have delivered everything you need for a clean system at a really good price (remember $99 is less than the define r4, NZXT H440 or any corsair case that's not a cheaper end carbide series, yet this is a fully featured full tower). In my Phanteks is the next company to be going places in the PC market, now that corsairs plagued by quality issues and seems content with minor updates to there existing ranges I definitely see many builders and modders jumping ship to a newer company that's trying harder, and this looks to be it. I for one am sold and can't wait to see what other cases Phanteks make in future.
I did 7 client builds in Phanteks Cases now and all the builds went very smooth. Modding was very easy too since most parts are screwed together instead or ribbed together. Phanteks is by far one of the best case manufactures i have ever seen and i have very high hopes for Phanteks their future with cases. +1 for Phanteks :D
HardwareCanucks Hehe, its what I have been saying for years now. My Aerocool Dead Silence 'puter' will be dedicated for flying simulators once I get this new build complete. Price here is £99 window version and a tenner less for windowless.
Amazing review. Content is superior. Great recording voice as well. The case blew me away with the versatility it has. I have a 600t white and I love it and if I had to get another one. This would be it. this case and the company speaks to a really affordable price point. Awesome. Just awesome.
Best case reviewer ever. Always come to you whenever I don't know what case to get. Was going to get the EVOLV but this fits much better in my budget. Thank you Dimitri!
Wow! This is impressive. A _ton_ of features, including mounting options, and *no* rivets! All at a sub-$100 price? Shit.... I don't even need a case right now, but I think I'll buy one of these anyway, just to have for a future build. Oh and you could probably mod that PSU bracket fairly easily with a dremel. You might have to touch up the black finish (not sure if it's just paint, or some sort of coating), but it shouldn't be that difficult.
HardwareCanucks Is that PSU cover/bracket thing just a painted piece of metal, or is it powder-coated, or some other type of finish? Thanks for the review, BTW, very well done! And I am also looking for a place to purchase one at, just like ***** - Phanteks website lists TigerDirect, Amazon, Newegg, and a few others, but I can't find any listings for it anywhere.
I just bought the white version from Amazon. I waited for NCIX to get it in stock, but since Phanteks is selling directly through Amazon I took the plunge. Another great, well-edited and well-shot, detailed review HWC/Dmitry!
I finally took the white version out of the box. A few quick points: 1) The brushed plastic/aluminum looks better in glossy white than black 2) The "Phanteks" plate is not very well painted. The paint is a bit on the thin side and not as consistently well-applied as I would like, but I'm removing it for point 3) A 200mm Phobya 85mm thick radiator fits on the front fan and there is clearance when the hard disk cages and side plate are removed. I'm so happy. 4) The PSU plate is now held on by thumbscrews so I'm really happy about that too. Overall impression is one notch down from sheer perfection!
Phanteks have outdone themselves with this one. Well done. The Enthoo Primo was fantastic, and this is even more impressive, especially because of the price! Wow
Dmitri this is great. Great intro, amazing camera angles, professional review, informative, and a unique Hardware Canucks style. Great review overall (:
Just wanted to say that I love your videos. Beautiful cinematography to show off cases and lots of thoughtful insights about cases. Makes me want to do another case build! Keep up the great content! Cheers!
Good fucking god. This just shit on every case that I've looked at so far. AND THAT PRICE! Omg...case manufacturers must be shitting themselves. I'm getting this. 420 rad on top, 240 rad in push pull in the front, intakes on the bottom and back. Then some custom cut smoked tempered glass. ALL IN A $100 case, I am absolutely shocked.
I just recieved this case today and I have to say that "I'm in love! It is great case that has plenty of room. Cable management is fantastic. Your video was a huge help in deciding on it. Thanks!!
Perfect case at the right price.If the cost was unknown for all the 2014 cases, this one would still be the best choice as far as looks and functionality.Custom options too mod the case as you see fit is just amazing.My personal pc is within this and i very happy to have found this review.Keep up the good work .
I have been planning a build for a long time but I'm saving until I can get it. My hardest choice of my build has been the case. I was first stuck with the Corsair Air 540 or Fractal Define R4. Later on I settled to get the Fractal Arc Midi R2. now it seems I must get this one. It looks like it puts my other choices to shame. I wasn't expecting them to launch a case at this price after they launched the Primo. That case was already incredible but this, for the price point, it's my go to case now.
i think i just found the case for my next computer.... I loved the design of the primo, but was way out of price range. The only thing i miss from the primo that the pro doesn't have is the LED side part. I would be happy to pay an extra $20-30 for that, as it was a big part of the design for me. The slight drop with light on it. Oh well. By far the best featured case i have seen of any cost short of the primo =D
Sounds Great. If they do the aluminium construction on that too it will be perfect. I'm thinking about modding this to have a metal exterior anyway, regardless of what the thing ships with. =D
I just built my first full rig in four years using this case and must say that I am nothing but pleased. While it might not be the most beautiful looking case on the outside, it sure as heck is beautiful on the inside. This review is spot on with its pluses and minuses. The only real negative is the PSU cover kind of prevents the use of a fan at the bottom of the case. I might have one or two other little gripes but they're not worth mentioning. I paid $113 for the white version and it was money well spent. This is the best case I have ever owned. Yes it is huge, but what else would one expect with a full tower? I have mine jammed with more hard drives and cards than I ever thought possible. Simply put, this case rocks.
At that price this is a giant open palm bitch slap to pretty much every other company right now. Seriously they could have charged another 50 bucks too put it more in line with other full towers with this feature set and it would STILL be a top contender. Also on a side note Phanteks fans are up there with noctua for silence and performance (the 140mm Phanteks are better IMO) without costing a fortune or locking users into that horrible brown/beige color scheme noctua won't let go of. Honestly haven't used or seen a product reviewed by them that hasn't been of the utmost quality. Glad these guys are around.
Thanks. This may be an old review, however recent revisions are still on sale utilising the main features discussed in your review. Thanks for your work in the past and may it be successful and continue in the future.
I can't believe its only at $100, I am definitely going to get this case, I only hope it stays at this price and does not go up as $100 is my new build's limit for a case
I looked more deeply into it, and I can't believe the case is at 100!! Im probably grab the bifenix ronin while getting a stealth shield and save 10 bucks
Such an out standing, well build case for such a good price. My NZXT H440 would be ashamed too, if i haven't dis assembly my H440 and powder coat it, i would return that case and get this awesome Phanteks Pro case.
No the plastic looks like brushed aluminum even up close, but the plastic is good quality and is better with fingerprints than aluminum :)) i so recommend this case its awesome
This is a beautiful case. I've been breaking my back trying to find an NZXT Switch 810 in black, but this has everything I'm looking for. And with this price it is a no-brainer. Thanks for the review. You guys are awesome.
HardwareCanucks I wouldn't take it too hard coming from somebody who probably can't speak a second, non-native language. You already speak english better than most english speakers.
iceveiled Unfortunately for you "Attorney" English is my native language and I can speak two other fluently. I'm a subscriber here and on the website, I really don't believe he's taking it hard as you think. my comment was said on 5/8/2014 and here you're on 5/15/2014 seven days later.... you must be bored? or felt compelled to say something in his behalf? I watch all reviews by him and I'm very well satisfy with the reviews, I was smokin' some trees feelin' nice! and yes! that part was very funny! and guess what. life goes on......iceveiled......Relax we all make a few mistakes here and there, even if you're a professional, we are human after all.
I currently own a Fractal Design Define R4 and it is a wonderful case. This may very well be my next case though because it has so many features i would love to have and for the price it just crushes competitors. Phanteks is putting some real pressure on other companies with this case. Good stuff.
I wish i found your channel sooner. I have this case. I love it . My case prior was NZXT Air Flow King. They both have great airflow.the Enthoo pro has far better real estate. I had 7 fans in it lolol. Now just just 5. 200mm intake and exhaust are the same but i added 3 140 mm fans 1 in at bottom and 2 exit above cpu. Max cooler fan rpm is 1600.. but its rather loud. Your fan curve video allowed me to gain the confidence to reevalute the curves for a quiet and gain of performance of 8% Kudos 👏 I admire your thorough fan review. Im going to get new fans 🤪 i wan some of those gentle typhoons
Building a video editing pc in this case because the storage capabilities of this case is just insane. 6 3.5" HDD cage. 4 2.5" HDD brackets. And 3 5.25" optical drive bays that can be changed into 5.25" to 3.5" adapters for more HDD storage. And my video editing pc will have over 200tb of storage for video editing. Great video man. Well done. From Ethen.
Wherever case, mouse, or keyboard reviews are concerned you guys are hands down the BEST reviewers. You cram so much, so elegantly into a small time slot.
Wow, that is a lot of well thought out case real estate for less than $100. Props to the designers and engineers at Phanteks - you can tell that they want to be serious contenders. Also nice cinematography in this video. Way to step it up!
I almost sold this case after buying a Low end AMD build inside it. Damn, I never new how professional and high-end my case it! Had no idea you could place faces on the hard drive cages! Bro!! Excellent job!
I've waited so long for a FULLY modular case. For 100 dollars only?? My dreams came true! I seriously don't know how other companies can compete with the functionality and innovation and even price that phanteks has to offer. This is their second ever attempt at making a case too. Well done phanteks, you just persuaded me to buy it :D
Apart from the exterior, the entirety of the case is mostly plastic. The choice to go with screws instead of rivets is another aspect of chassis design. You might even go so far as to call it lazy, but because the case is brushed aluminum, it makes for a sturdy build, and excellent design cue. No dust filters. Also, the case isn't as large as the standard full tower, but still supports up to E-ATX boards. The case is cheap because of materials used... not because of features.
***** I would buy it even if it was $150. I payed $159 (£99 or €123) for mine incl. shipping just a few days ago. It's international shipping and the case itself was priced at £88. Wich was the best option for me to get this case, all other retailers in my country had a long wait time till they got more stock again.
Is this still the go-to case in this price range in 2016? I have been looking around a lot but it seems for this price it is still the greatest. Do you confirm or would you advise a newer one? Thank you for these amazing videos.
I just bought the case a few day ago and moved all components out of my old case and into the Phanteks Enthoo Pro. I must say this is my favorite case by far, easy cable managment, elegant looking, and great options. If your looking for a good easy to use case, buy this!
Agreed, this is a good case to take apart and paint, and to put a custom water cooler into, almost makes me want to ditch my aio, and get a custom loop.
TKobes tyler make sure that you have tier one PSUs as per tom's hardware website, here is the list of all PSU reviewed tier wise www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html
In 2023 I have the tempered glass updated version and Ive been using it for years now, it's silent, cool and while kinda dated looking, especially with all the unused disc drive slots, it really is built like a tank and feels high quality.
HardwareCanucks should I instead of buying 2 extra 140mm fans for the Enthoo Pro take the Enthoo Luxe without any extra fans? help me! every one else who is specialized try to vacuum the money out of me.
Cool Blue, i have changed my build so i cant take an expensive case like these ones anymore, so i am looking for a reasonable cheap ATX case, only thing is i want it to have air filters
YoMomsPhatPoosee I was just tryimg to vacuum yo money, In terms of value cases, I do believe the phanteks pro is just 100 bucks, and the define r4 is like 80 dollars now. Look around to see what fits you best :3
Is this still the case to beat? How would you say it compares to the Core v71 and corsair 750D? More directly the NZXT phantom 530 or something similar
This videos fits as a glove to me. I was searching for a full tower with great features and windowed side panel. Thanks to show me this awesome case!! It's my next case btw!!
Just got mine. No flaws, excellent build quality and also the packaging is very solid with some thick foam protecting the actual case. Good job Phanteks!
Still the best case in 2024, Just built this case and can't think of anything Missing.. So Glad I ran across this case. Just what I needed for Video editing.
Great review dude, you explain things pretty well and the video is top notch quality. I just have a couple of questions on the case though: Firstly, can you fit an NZXT Kraken X60 in a push/pull configuration? And secondly, If you are liquid cooling and want to use the software with the liquid cooler to control the fans, can you plug the Enthoo pro fan controller into a PWM chassis fan header on the motherboard? So basically the idea would be to have the radiator fans controlled directly by CPU temps via the liquid cooler manufacturer's software, and the chassis fans controlled again by software but not directly linked to the CPU temps
Phanteks enthoo family case will surely dominate mid/full tower case with its competetive price and a very well thought design. Nice review HWC as always.
Great video and amazing case! I have two questions though. Firstly, does the fan hub have the PWM converter integrated like the Primo or is it a standard fan hub? Secondly, if you're allowed to answer this, when can we expect the launch of the Enthoo Luxe?
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Late-2019 and this is still an amazing case! I just bought it and it's an amazing deal for the price. Sure it's not super flashy but it's still attractive in its own way. I looked everywhere for a case with all of these features and I still can't find anything that compares while staying at this price point. Truly a case that has stood the test of time. I was floored when I learned that this thing is FIVE years old!
I just bought this by accident (no research)...came to look at some reviews and realised a struck gold for £60
@@res1492 you definatly got lucky, cant wait to build my system in this absolute beast
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2022, still a beast, looking at upgrading to this from my Cougar MX330.
I bought my 1st one in 2017, was so impressed (Old cases were Antec 900), over the next few years, I ended up buying 2 more of these cases for my upstairs computer and my wife's. I have bottom mounted fans and like this review states, the PSU shroud is a pain in the butt thus I don't use it. I love this case, everything about it, so easy to work on, so easy to configure for any particular build. The price not being out to lunch was a huge bonus also. No regrets of getting 3 of these cases. Not into the RGB thing since the case sits on the floor so I have to go out of my way to look into the glass panel, there are prettier cases but the functionality vs price point of this case is hard to beat! :)
It's 2018 and I'm barely finding out about this chassis!
I'm in awe with its features and its design. Torn between
the Enthoo Pro, or Enthoo Luxe (in white), and this will be
my first official build with liquid cooling. I'm fairly excited!
..and as always, awesome review! Liked and subscribed.
holy shieeeet, this company is totally gonna make it. Listen; rubber grommets everywere! full radiator support, dust filters all over the place, included fans, side windows, psu chamber, resevoir support, fan hub, sleek looking an I think very good cooling FOR FREAKING $99 ONLY?? holy fuckkkk!!! No case at that price point with so many features has ever been released I bet.
This case beats everything up to the enthoo primo. I hope the will do something cool for ITX with a small footprint!
yeah they would totally nail that too I hope! haha
BlaZe0Star Guess what. The Mini XL and Evolv have been announced.
Still a good case in 2021 lol.
I forget if I've already commented this in the past but here goes again. I love everything you guys do, this video literally inspired me to build my first custom desktop PC after years of buying laptops. The filming is amazing, the depth of the review, everything, wow. Hardware Canucks is definitely one of my favorite youtube channels out. Thank you for this video guys, it was life changing.
Bought the Special Edition of this case last year because I liked the white interior and I needed an internal optical disc drive. One of the best cases I've seen, and it's amazing. Can't wait to add an AIO to it.
Now this is a a REVIEW, man I think you are the only one on youtube who talks about every aspect of the product you are reviewing. I mean the measurements for graphic cards, PSU, radiators. This is perfect
I think this is gonna be the case for my first build. Loving all the newb-friendly options and that wanting to expand doesn't require much compromise, AND that it's very customizable.
This video is a few years old and yet, let me tell you I fell in love with this case! It may not be the highest quality out there, but it is just elegant in its simplicity. No RGB, no window in my case, lots of space for HDD/SSD, optical drives, swap drives and card readers. You want a practical case with 200mm fan and 420mm AIO support? Here it is. This is counter-culture as a PC case and I'm glad I got it in 2020. My previous cases were a Zalman with those ripples on top and the CM Storm Trooper. I just swapped the CM one for fun with this one and do not regret it one bit.
This case is brilliant!
I almost shed a tear for how beautiful this case is. This is it.
Well, I WAS about to start doing some heavy modding to my R4 to fit an excessive amount of watercooling.... But now it look's like I'm going to give the Fractal to my brother for his first build and just grab this!
Amazing, in depth video as always! You guys are freaking awesome!!
Just now hearing about this case. Phanteks designs are awesome. Maybe I could get one of these babies in the near future. Love your camera work and I also like how in-depth (You show every nook and cranny) and professional your reviews are compared to linustechtips.
Phanteks seems to have taken the best of some of the best chassis outthere. This is an awesome seeming case!
Am I crazy, or is this still the best case around?!
john handcock you aren't crazy, I'm building my first tower in one of these after a ton of recommendations.
WillToWin me too, I have this tower coming in today!
I just got done building in a Corsair Graphite 760T for a friend's build. Looking at replacing my junk Thermaltake case. As awesome as that Corsair case was, I think i'd still rather get the Enthoo Pro, regardless of the fact that its also $70 cheaper.
I just bought one 2 days ago.
Now in 2019 it's still one of the most value cases around. The only thing i could compare it to is the Meshify S2 but that's selling for $90 extra. Nothing else offers such great water cooling options at this price point. AND add on the fact it comes with 3 high quality fans that retail for $20 each separately. It's unbeatable
Dmitry, Your verbal descriptions are PURR-FECT -- not a single "uh"!! It's a joy just listening to your professional mastery of the English language. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! /s/ Paul
i wish phanteks would make a micro-atx case like this and i would buy it without thinking twice
***** If so, it would most likely be an extra $10 cheaper.
I'm sure it will come soon.
^^ And they look amazing.
Luke Jackson Did they really make a MATX case?
Isaac Garcia Yes. The Mini XL can take mATX motherboards, and the Evolv can take mITX motherboards. Just search Mini XL in youtube and you should come across Phanteks' channel where they recently uploaded these awesome rendered showcases of what the cases can support.
I dig your guys' reviews, artful cinematography. I pre-ordered this case, and am even more excited for it after watching this video. Good job.
Phanteks is killing the case market. Love the quality of their cases, and thus this will be my next one
I’ve been using this case since 2014 and it’s still going strong with 2 different builds in it. Recently going onto my 3rd build and it’s still chugging along. It was a wise investment then, still is now without a doubt.
I love the design of this case, well laid out, air or water cooling friendly and fully screwed together for max modding support.
Not normally into full tower cases, they always seem to be overcompensating for something and have lots of wasted space and\or have a mid tower equivalent that fits mostly the same gear. However in this case (pun intended) they have delivered everything you need for a clean system at a really good price (remember $99 is less than the define r4, NZXT H440 or any corsair case that's not a cheaper end carbide series, yet this is a fully featured full tower).
In my Phanteks is the next company to be going places in the PC market, now that corsairs plagued by quality issues and seems content with minor updates to there existing ranges I definitely see many builders and modders jumping ship to a newer company that's trying harder, and this looks to be it. I for one am sold and can't wait to see what other cases Phanteks make in future.
I did 7 client builds in Phanteks Cases now and all the builds went very smooth. Modding was very easy too since most parts are screwed together instead or ribbed together. Phanteks is by far one of the best case manufactures i have ever seen and i have very high hopes for Phanteks their future with cases. +1 for Phanteks :D
Your presentation is exceptional. Been thinking of building my 2nd puter. This case looks the part. Thanks for the review.
Gonna build yourself a puter eh?
Do you Have any Idea when the Enthoo Luxe is coming out need 2 know asap just about to finish my build
debooie3 No idea..sorry
all good man might just get the enthoo pro for now :) Thanks for replying and your videos are great !
HardwareCanucks Hehe, its what I have been saying for years now. My Aerocool Dead Silence 'puter' will be dedicated for flying simulators once I get this new build complete. Price here is £99 window version and a tenner less for windowless.
Amazing review. Content is superior. Great recording voice as well. The case blew me away with the versatility it has. I have a 600t white and I love it and if I had to get another one. This would be it. this case and the company speaks to a really affordable price point. Awesome. Just awesome.
I bought this case last year and after one year of using it, I can say I would buy it again.
Same.
ez1ollie what type of fan does it have and are they quiet is there a fan controller?
Best case reviewer ever. Always come to you whenever I don't know what case to get. Was going to get the EVOLV but this fits much better in my budget. Thank you Dimitri!
Wow! This is impressive. A _ton_ of features, including mounting options, and *no* rivets! All at a sub-$100 price? Shit.... I don't even need a case right now, but I think I'll buy one of these anyway, just to have for a future build. Oh and you could probably mod that PSU bracket fairly easily with a dremel. You might have to touch up the black finish (not sure if it's just paint, or some sort of coating), but it shouldn't be that difficult.
Im sure it's easy to mod!
HardwareCanucks hey guys can you link a place where I can buy this or did it not come out the the public yet?
HardwareCanucks Is that PSU cover/bracket thing just a painted piece of metal, or is it powder-coated, or some other type of finish? Thanks for the review, BTW, very well done! And I am also looking for a place to purchase one at, just like ***** - Phanteks website lists TigerDirect, Amazon, Newegg, and a few others, but I can't find any listings for it anywhere.
To clarify, there are rivets. The bottom ones. The ones you probably will never need to disassemble. Perfectly understandable.
I just bought the white version from Amazon. I waited for NCIX to get it in stock, but since Phanteks is selling directly through Amazon I took the plunge. Another great, well-edited and well-shot, detailed review HWC/Dmitry!
I finally took the white version out of the box. A few quick points: 1) The brushed plastic/aluminum looks better in glossy white than black 2) The "Phanteks" plate is not very well painted. The paint is a bit on the thin side and not as consistently well-applied as I would like, but I'm removing it for point 3) A 200mm Phobya 85mm thick radiator fits on the front fan and there is clearance when the hard disk cages and side plate are removed. I'm so happy. 4) The PSU plate is now held on by thumbscrews so I'm really happy about that too. Overall impression is one notch down from sheer perfection!
rip NCIX
Phanteks have outdone themselves with this one. Well done. The Enthoo Primo was fantastic, and this is even more impressive, especially because of the price! Wow
Dmitri this is great. Great intro, amazing camera angles, professional review, informative, and a unique Hardware Canucks style. Great review overall (:
The only thing I think you should improve is putting links in the description for us lazy ones out there.
Oh my god, that intro just made my day. You guys did a really awesome job!
Haha thanks! Wanted to do something around the office.
You should thank Phanteks for making a case this perfect for its price point :P
I think we ALL should!
Yeah, that was a great intro--had to rewatch it a few times.
Just wanted to say that I love your videos. Beautiful cinematography to show off cases and lots of thoughtful insights about cases. Makes me want to do another case build! Keep up the great content! Cheers!
Good fucking god. This just shit on every case that I've looked at so far. AND THAT PRICE! Omg...case manufacturers must be shitting themselves. I'm getting this. 420 rad on top, 240 rad in push pull in the front, intakes on the bottom and back. Then some custom cut smoked tempered glass. ALL IN A $100 case, I am absolutely shocked.
This case just gave an extra $200 for my build. Nice.
I just recieved this case today and I have to say that "I'm in love! It is great case that has plenty of room. Cable management is fantastic. Your video was a huge help in deciding on it. Thanks!!
Hands down, the best case we've seen in a while. If only I waited just a little more for this one.. damn it..
same my dude. i'm using this case for my buddy's new build
Perfect case at the right price.If the cost was unknown for all the 2014 cases, this one would still be the best choice as far as looks and functionality.Custom options too mod the case as you see fit is just amazing.My personal pc is within this and i very happy to have found this review.Keep up the good work .
Phantek should pay you guys for this, definitely helped me make a decision in what case I should buy and outstanding review as always.
Haha..they should...they definitely should lol PHANTEKS
I have been planning a build for a long time but I'm saving until I can get it. My hardest choice of my build has been the case. I was first stuck with the Corsair Air 540 or Fractal Define R4. Later on I settled to get the Fractal Arc Midi R2.
now it seems I must get this one. It looks like it puts my other choices to shame. I wasn't expecting them to launch a case at this price after they launched the Primo. That case was already incredible but this, for the price point, it's my go to case now.
i think i just found the case for my next computer....
I loved the design of the primo, but was way out of price range. The only thing i miss from the primo that the pro doesn't have is the LED side part. I would be happy to pay an extra $20-30 for that, as it was a big part of the design for me. The slight drop with light on it.
Oh well. By far the best featured case i have seen of any cost short of the primo =D
If you miss the LED part wait for reviews on the Enthoo Luxe (HWC has a preview from CES) it has the LED part and MSRP was rumored at $139
Sounds Great. If they do the aluminium construction on that too it will be perfect.
I'm thinking about modding this to have a metal exterior anyway, regardless of what the thing ships with. =D
I just built my first full rig in four years using this case and must say that I am nothing but pleased. While it might not be the most beautiful looking case on the outside, it sure as heck is beautiful on the inside. This review is spot on with its pluses and minuses. The only real negative is the PSU cover kind of prevents the use of a fan at the bottom of the case. I might have one or two other little gripes but they're not worth mentioning. I paid $113 for the white version and it was money well spent. This is the best case I have ever owned. Yes it is huge, but what else would one expect with a full tower? I have mine jammed with more hard drives and cards than I ever thought possible. Simply put, this case rocks.
At that price this is a giant open palm bitch slap to pretty much every other company right now. Seriously they could have charged another 50 bucks too put it more in line with other full towers with this feature set and it would STILL be a top contender.
Also on a side note Phanteks fans are up there with noctua for silence and performance (the 140mm Phanteks are better IMO) without costing a fortune or locking users into that horrible brown/beige color scheme noctua won't let go of. Honestly haven't used or seen a product reviewed by them that hasn't been of the utmost quality. Glad these guys are around.
Thanks. This may be an old review, however recent revisions are still on sale utilising the main features discussed in your review. Thanks for your work in the past and may it be successful and continue in the future.
im actually glad the psu cover is very simple, i see it as a pro not a con as they do
Good job guys, you sold me on this.
I was looking at the Cooler Master Storm Trooper, but no. This one is better. Thanks!
How is this case not at a higher price tag
***** watch the video before you say stuff the case is $100 the other case they have is the 250 one
I can't believe its only at $100, I am definitely going to get this case, I only hope it stays at this price and does not go up as $100 is my new build's limit for a case
SHHHHHHHH!!!!....if people are willing to pay more, this might drive the prices up for their next releases..
HardwareCanucks i meant cmon phanteks this is so overpriced lower it down like $20 and ill think about it
I looked more deeply into it, and I can't believe the case is at 100!! Im probably grab the bifenix ronin while getting a stealth shield and save 10 bucks
holy shit you have the most cleanest, best edited videos i have ever seen for computer reviews, top notch mate.
Such an out standing, well build case for such a good price.
My NZXT H440 would be ashamed too, if i haven't dis assembly my H440 and powder coat it, i would return that case and get this awesome Phanteks Pro case.
Can this case fit a 360MM top radiator while maintaining the optical drive bays?
this is how cases shood be desiend
Wow, phanteks really know what we need ! I hoped to one day see a tower with the same quality as the enthoo primo but cheaper, phanteks did it * - *
Thank you for covering all of the features in such an interesting way. I'm impressed with the production value of this overview. Great Job!
i have this and it is an amazing case and great to build in
How is the plastic on the outside? Does it feel cheap or does it feel as good as it looks?
No the plastic looks like brushed aluminum even up close, but the plastic is good quality and is better with fingerprints than aluminum :)) i so recommend this case its awesome
Hey man good choice, this case is perfect..What do you think of build quality, is it flexy?
not at all the chassis is made of steel, doesnt move a bit
Thanks man this case is perfect for what it is amazing watercooling support. No compromise at all
This is a beautiful case. I've been breaking my back trying to find an NZXT Switch 810 in black, but this has everything I'm looking for. And with this price it is a no-brainer. Thanks for the review. You guys are awesome.
LMFAO! @ 0:37 - 0:39, wtf were you trying to say?
Good reviews as always though...
Yeah SeaJay got a good ear! lol...listening back, i am now ashamed! :OO
HardwareCanucks I wouldn't take it too hard coming from somebody who probably can't speak a second, non-native language. You already speak english better than most english speakers.
iceveiled Unfortunately for you "Attorney" English is my native language and I can speak two other fluently.
I'm a subscriber here and on the website,
I really don't believe he's taking it hard as you think. my comment was said on 5/8/2014 and here you're on 5/15/2014 seven days later.... you must be bored? or felt compelled to say something in his behalf? I watch all reviews by him and I'm very well satisfy with the reviews, I was smokin' some trees feelin' nice! and yes! that part was very funny! and guess what. life goes on......iceveiled......Relax we all make a few mistakes here and there, even if you're a professional, we are human after all.
i lol'd so hard i didn't even notice it before sorry Dimitri XD
I currently own a Fractal Design Define R4 and it is a wonderful case. This may very well be my next case though because it has so many features i would love to have and for the price it just crushes competitors. Phanteks is putting some real pressure on other companies with this case. Good stuff.
now I'm just waiting for them to come out with a affordable and amazing mid-tower :P
I wish i found your channel sooner. I have this case. I love it . My case prior was NZXT Air Flow King. They both have great airflow.the Enthoo pro has far better real estate. I had 7 fans in it lolol. Now just just 5. 200mm intake and exhaust are the same but i added 3 140 mm fans 1 in at bottom and 2 exit above cpu. Max cooler fan rpm is 1600.. but its rather loud. Your fan curve video allowed me to gain the confidence to reevalute the curves for a quiet and gain of performance of 8%
Kudos 👏 I admire your thorough fan review. Im going to get new fans 🤪 i wan some of those gentle typhoons
What is are the fan sizes that can go on the drive cage to help cool GPU's? 120mm and 140mm??
***** ty
Wow! I am really impressed! This is probably the best case ever! Thanks Dimitri!
And I thought the H440 was a good case. This thing is amazing
Building a video editing pc in this case because the storage capabilities of this case is just insane. 6 3.5" HDD cage. 4 2.5" HDD brackets. And 3 5.25" optical drive bays that can be changed into 5.25" to 3.5" adapters for more HDD storage. And my video editing pc will have over 200tb of storage for video editing. Great video man. Well done. From Ethen.
I hope I'm not the only person to buy it in 2023
Just bought it for my home server and awaiting delivery.
I'm considering it for a friend's surprise build I'm considering doing.
Got it in 2024.. Nice case..
@@camaromodschannelgetting it soon or at least thinking about it 2024
Me to@@TraumaER
Panteks Enthoo Luxe just got released, can not wait for the review! Keep it up Hardware Canucks!
Keep pressing 0:38 for a lolz.
Give you a lerlblebleble refresh!
Carl Johnson Pooyan Manoochehry Asger LOL! Give you a [insert keyboard rage here] refresh!
HardwareCanucks So.... You were reading from a script. :)
Script? What script...there's no script! :pp
ive watched this 3 times so far....your videos and the attention to detail in them are fantastic
will this case fit the 4090?
Yes if you remove hdd cage.
Ordered this case w/window in black yesterday. Can't wait to get it and the rest of my parts to start building!!
0:38 iwaralalurlurluv
😂😂
Wherever case, mouse, or keyboard reviews are concerned you guys are hands down the BEST reviewers. You cram so much, so elegantly into a small time slot.
wanted to buy an enthoo primo but it was abit out of my budget. Now with this only a 100 dollars ? Corsair can't even compete with its price
Wow, that is a lot of well thought out case real estate for less than $100. Props to the designers and engineers at Phanteks - you can tell that they want to be serious contenders.
Also nice cinematography in this video. Way to step it up!
Manufacturers should really start to offer 5.25" free versions of their cases.
Also, the top fans can be offset, right?
I almost sold this case after buying a Low end AMD build inside it. Damn, I never new how professional and high-end my case it! Had no idea you could place faces on the hard drive cages! Bro!! Excellent job!
Obsidian 450D killer
It smokes the entire obsidian line.
True
HardwareCanucks What about the R4?
darksage1850 This case is even better than Fractals R4/R2 and Midi/Mini's.... Phanteks just blew them all away with this one.
I've waited so long for a FULLY modular case. For 100 dollars only?? My dreams came true! I seriously don't know how other companies can compete with the functionality and innovation and even price that phanteks has to offer. This is their second ever attempt at making a case too. Well done phanteks, you just persuaded me to buy it :D
Corsair, Bitfenix, Silverstone, Coolermaster, NZXT, and especially Antec aint got nothing against Phanteks At this price point.
Excellent review there Dmitry. I picked one up recently after watching your video. Definitely love the case (hardware on the way).
How did Phanteks make that case that cheap?
Commenter So they can attract attention > dominate the competition > than jack up the prices!
There is a lot of plastic on the outside.
Apart from the exterior, the entirety of the case is mostly plastic. The choice to go with screws instead of rivets is another aspect of chassis design. You might even go so far as to call it lazy, but because the case is brushed aluminum, it makes for a sturdy build, and excellent design cue. No dust filters. Also, the case isn't as large as the standard full tower, but still supports up to E-ATX boards. The case is cheap because of materials used... not because of features.
***** I would buy it even if it was $150. I payed $159 (£99 or €123) for mine incl. shipping just a few days ago. It's international shipping and the case itself was priced at £88. Wich was the best option for me to get this case, all other retailers in my country had a long wait time till they got more stock again.
Jonathan Placido What are you talking about?
Is this still the go-to case in this price range in 2016? I have been looking around a lot but it seems for this price it is still the greatest.
Do you confirm or would you advise a newer one?
Thank you for these amazing videos.
I want this
I need this
I just bought the case a few day ago and moved all components out of my old case and into the Phanteks Enthoo Pro. I must say this is my favorite case by far, easy cable managment, elegant looking, and great options. If your looking for a good easy to use case, buy this!
Wow -- At $99 they're giving it away.
Agreed, this is a good case to take apart and paint, and to put a custom water cooler into, almost makes me want to ditch my aio, and get a custom loop.
can I fit gigabyte g1 970, two of them in SLI in this case?
Yes, that's what I've got :)
EasyPCUK does a 750 watt Psu work with this gpus overclocked??
TKobes tyler I'm running mine on a 600W just fine. Make sure you have a good quality power supply from Corsair, EVGA, XFX or Seasonic though :)
EasyPCUK what psu do u have?
TKobes tyler make sure that you have tier one PSUs as per tom's hardware website, here is the list of all PSU reviewed tier wise www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html
just incredibly confused how there's no comments at 270,000 views!
+SAM FOSTR ....You....Probably.....had......internet problems........Yeahhhhhhh
In 2023 I have the tempered glass updated version and Ive been using it for years now, it's silent, cool and while kinda dated looking, especially with all the unused disc drive slots, it really is built like a tank and feels high quality.
lel only 9 dislikes
Nice :D
HardwareCanucks should I instead of buying 2 extra 140mm fans for the Enthoo Pro take the Enthoo Luxe without any extra fans? help me! every one else who is specialized try to vacuum the money out of me.
YoMomsPhatPoosee Get the caselabs mercury s5 plus pedestal, great value.
Cool Blue, i have changed my build so i cant take an expensive case like these ones anymore, so i am looking for a reasonable cheap ATX case, only thing is i want it to have air filters
YoMomsPhatPoosee I was just tryimg to vacuum yo money, In terms of value cases, I do believe the phanteks pro is just 100 bucks, and the define r4 is like 80 dollars now. Look around to see what fits you best :3
Is this still the case to beat? How would you say it compares to the Core v71 and corsair 750D?
More directly the NZXT phantom 530 or something similar
Easily the best case review I've ever seen. Great work HardwareCanucks!
Your Case reviews in my opinion are the best I've ever seen
This videos fits as a glove to me. I was searching for a full tower with great features and windowed side panel. Thanks to show me this awesome case!! It's my next case btw!!
I don't watch all your videos but hardware canucks is *THE* channel for case reviews.
Just got mine. No flaws, excellent build quality and also the packaging is very solid with some thick foam protecting the actual case. Good job Phanteks!
Still the best case in 2024, Just built this case and can't think of anything Missing.. So Glad I ran across this case. Just what I needed for Video editing.
Almost 5 years later, I STILL have this case and refuse to replace it. Thank you Phanteks.
Thanks for the video. I bought this case last month. I am old school. So I think this is still the best case on the market
Great review dude, you explain things pretty well and the video is top notch quality. I just have a couple of questions on the case though: Firstly, can you fit an NZXT Kraken X60 in a push/pull configuration? And secondly, If you are liquid cooling and want to use the software with the liquid cooler to control the fans, can you plug the Enthoo pro fan controller into a PWM chassis fan header on the motherboard? So basically the idea would be to have the radiator fans controlled directly by CPU temps via the liquid cooler manufacturer's software, and the chassis fans controlled again by software but not directly linked to the CPU temps
HWC is my favorite for case reviews, really great work.
This is an amazing case, will definitely buy it for my build this summer!!
I watched roughly 100 cases... this is the one i chose for my 1800x Ryzen Build. Fit perfectly under my desk!
I just bought this case... Wow! I'm so impressed! Really happy that I bought this one! Phanteks knocked this out of the park.
Phanteks enthoo family case will surely dominate mid/full tower case with its competetive price and a very well thought design. Nice review HWC as always.
Great video and amazing case! I have two questions though. Firstly, does the fan hub have the PWM converter integrated like the Primo or is it a standard fan hub? Secondly, if you're allowed to answer this, when can we expect the launch of the Enthoo Luxe?
This case is amazing!!! I'm blown away by the quality, features and the price!