the cover to the right of the motherboard is reversible! you get more room if you turn it the other way. thats why there are contact pads on both sides. at least thats how it is on my NV7. its for EATX support. the bottom bracket is also angled because they tested and the 13 or 15 degree angle is optimal for airflow to the gpu mounted in a traditional way. hope this helped :)
i have the NV7 it looks glorious, and so far no issues with cooling etc... also... soooooo much space, the side cover for the motherboard rotates for the nv7 to allow for extra clearance This is also shown in the manual
The two issues, bottom fan mount and motherboard tray rgb trim. Both can be flipped. The bottom has two ways to mount,flat or angled, by flipping it around there are screw holes in both ends to accommodate. The motherboard trim piece can do the same. The orientation Jay tried it in is for an ATX, if it is flipped the part contacting the motherboard connectors is smaller for EATX boards, either way it has screw holes for either orientation and the rgb strip works in either orientation.
That right side piece you cant fit back because of the motherboard, you can flip it and the other side gives you a bit more clearance. They made it that way so one fits ATX and flipping it gives you room for an EATX. At 20:15 you can see how the side facing the camera also has a gap and the sides are shorter. You can also see the 2 screw holes on top of it to also mount the GPU bracket when you flip it. Will it be enough to clear that Asus motherboard? Maybe? I have an NV7 that fits my EATX fine by flipping it. I assume it's the same with the NV9.
I have been working up to building my first system and watching you and others has help me. I finally got my first system build and it went perfect. everything worked first time. Thanks for making those mistakes so we can benefit from the info.
I put the reservoir/distro in the back where that 280 would go and i love how clean it makes the interior of the case, no pump/res floating anywhere etc
Jay, the RGB bracket to the right of the motherboard should be reversible to allow for more clearance. At least this is the case with the NV7 I don't see why they wouldn't incorporate the same design here. Flip the cover 180 degrees vertically.
I recently got this case, for my new pc upgrade/build. It is amazing! even the doors you can take out if you want! The cable management is perfect! I combined this case, with the phanteks D30 fans, which makes it so clean! The only issue i noticed, is when using an 360 AIO, (im using the Ryujin) is that the tubes are not long enough to have the hoses point towards the front (Rad top mounted). So i had to put the hoses on the back side, be careful that your exhaust fans are clear from the tubing.
I have been building PCs since the mid 90's, and the nv7 is the best water cooling case I've used. The design once you get building really starts to come to life and shows a lot of thought. That trim piece that was hitting your 24pin on that board is actually reversible so it does clear it. Read the instructions my friend 😊 The back door actually does more than hide cables, it blocks a surprising amount of dust as well. Build should go - air Intake through the bottom, 240/280 flat pump/res combo from EK on the rear exhaust location, and rads on the top and vertical rear spots. Flow works great
about the asus mobo not fitting: you can flip the vertical cover with the pogo pins upside down and turn it 90 degrees to fit into the case in a different orientation that accommodates eatx mobos like the asus one much more easily. Just as a side note, you can fit a 280 rad (and also a 240 rad even on the nv7) in the back between the mount and the back door, with only the fans inside the main area of the case itself (if the rad itself is slim enough 27 mm in the nv7, not sure of the clearance in the nv9). I put a 240 rad in my nv7 over there and it is a much cleaner look. if i were to put the rad itself in the main area and not between the mount and the door than the fans would cover the mobo. if you put it in back then you can perfecty fit 30mm thick fans in there without obstructing the mobo and it looks hella clean! i don't tend to upload YT videos but i did upload a short on my channel of my nv7 build to show my off to my friends. whoever wants can check it out! It is a full custom loop cooling the cpu and the gpu with a monoblock gpu block and a distro, 240 rad in back, 360 rad on the bottom and a thockboii 360 rad in push pull config on top to fill in the space there. 13900k 4090, with d30 fans (bottom intake the rest exhaust).
@@Dak1llah thanks a ton man! Truly appreciate it! It is the build I am most proud of. First ever shot at solid tubes and 2nd ever PC built. I wanted to go all out, so I saved up, researched and planned the build for months. I'm really happy on how it turned out :)
I have an NV7 liquid system. You can mount a 30mm rad on the back of the rear 240/280 location with the fans inside the case and still close that back door. It's the best case.
@@mightyakkylex it makes for some tight bends in your cables for sure. I have left the door off for my set up as you can't really see that part of the case.
@@mightyakkylex Yes. There is plenty of room for tubes and fittings at the top. The problem I had is that I used a thick boy rad (58mm) for the top 360 spot so I had to bend a pretty sharp S tube to connect them. I was worried it would affect my flow rate, but it hasn't.
@@grimzadi2480 that's nice. I have a thought of doing watercooling but with how much the parts cost in my country I might do it as a year 2 project after finishing the build
I love my Phanteks Eclipse P500A. I built in a P360A for a friend of mine, and was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to build in. It's a no-frills case that offers 90% of all the Phanteks conveniences. Very affordable price, too - $45 USD on Black Friday.
Phanteks is in my opinion is hands down the best pc case company just bought a NV5 for a Christmas gift build my personal build is in a Phanteks Enthoo Pro
@JayZTwoCents angled bottom might help with the airflow for vertically mounted GPU-s. Comment from Phanteks on their website: "Versatile GPU support bracket securely holds GPU to motherboard and prevents sag. Removable side and bottom fan bracket for easy installation. Bottom bracket can be reversed for angled or horizontal position."
The reason I think the back panel needs a screw driver to remove it is because the screw that hold it in place has to be flat and not a big knob like all the other toolless panel retainers, this also goes for the front glass panel. Also that cover at 18:05 can flip 180 which actually gives you a bigger gap to work with.
You need to flip that Motherboard cover around, ie have the short side to the motherboard, i have the x670 Extreme in an NV7 case, Its tight but it fits.
I'm sure someone else has stated it already in here, but Jay, you can rotate the side RGB cable cover to account for larger motherboards. not sure if that will work or not for you. but it's an option to try. I had to do it on my NV7. I'm sure the NV9 does the same thing.
I gotta say, I think your I-fixit ad is golden, but tonight I'm short on time before bed so I watched it at 2x, and I wouldn't recommend it to everyone, but it somehow made it that much better. Thanks for the review. When it comes to cases your opinion is one I listen to because you think in terms of liquid builds and you know your stuff
this rear panel is one of the reasons why I’ve ordered a NV7 instead of an Evo XL. On my normal Lian Li Evo, I had so often especially in summer a fly trapped in my case, flying against the rgb fans, because the holes are so big. Also my cases are always placed diagonally on my desk, so I always see those cables from multiple usb hubs (cam, mic, keyboard, mouse, controller, headset + 3 monitor setup displayports/usb connectors. Hope with the nv7 arriving tomorrow all those things won’t bother me anymore What I also like is that this is probably the best case for doing a white build, because of how hidden the mobo is, you won’t see those cables around the motherboard
I need a new case and I've been going back and forth between the NV5 and the H6 Flow. I'm leaning towards the NV5 but the H6 Flow looks pretty sweet too.
Thanks for all you continue to do! It feels like there needs to be an updated ifixit sponsor segment to bring us an interruption to the interrupted interruption...
The Phantek fans that launched with these cases are really nice too. And video cards that come with their own water cooling would be perfect for those rear vents.
HEY JAY THAT SIDE PEICE YOU TOOK OFF THAT YOU SAID YOU WOULD HAVE TO LEAVE OFF IS REVERSABLE. YOU CAN TURN IT THE OTHER WAY AROUND AND IT WILL BE A DIFFERENT SIZE. IT MAY WORK THE OTHER WAY.
I would like to watch the build. It would be awesome to see jay building in this case, I also feel the case is a comfort to see in these "innovative" times. I hope you have a great day and you are safe who ever reads this. 🖤
I have an all white high end build in the nv7 with the gigabyte aero oc 4090/ 7800x3d/ 64 gigs of ddr5. The pc looks good and is a beast. I will upgrade my white asiahorse cables to white lian li strimmer v2 cables and put a screen in the empty space above the motherboard.
Beautiful case, just: The cable management slit at the back should not only be at the bottom of the case but also up. Whether my cables go downwards or upwards depends whether the case is on or under the table. If under table I would want my cables going up for better cable management below the table.
I'm going to make my 2nd custom build with this case. Normally, I didn't really care about pc cases and what they looked like. My p400 is alright But when I saw this... I need it...
Dear Jay. You live in a very dry place and static is a real issue. Might I suggest a static mat? The issue is that they probably have plastic feet but just touch the case with a static strap before you touch it. I work in a high-performance avionics lab and we have all sorts of mandatory ESD training and rules we have to follow. As to the cover just 3d print one that works :)
Big fan of this series of cases. Easily the best looking of the current fishtank meta in my opinion. Also just prefer this form factor over the wider ones like the O11 and Y60
I don't and/or can't watercool, but I do love seeing a case with built-in fill and drain ports. I can't use them, but still look at them and think "Oh yeah, that'd be nice."
@@GrizzAxxemann Hardware that isn't really worth water cooling, price of the water cooling hardware, plus potential for leaks and the maintenance. Just not worth it to spend the money watercooling a RX6800 and a 5700x. Plus if it dies from a leak I'm SoL until I could save up for another part or parts.
@@TwistedD85 Says you. I'm watercooling a 5800X3d and 6800XT. Mind you, I wanted to do it because I can. I've also built my loop in a way that the only thing that I'll need to replace is the GPU block, and maybe my tubing; so long as AMD doesn't change the bolt pattern when AM6 rolls around.
@@GrizzAxxemann Ultimately I just stick with air cooling because I can't afford waterblocks, radiators and the like. Plus I can't afford to replace components if something dies because of a water leak. I don't trust myself enough to make it completely leak tight. That and even if I did seal everything up tight I'd still have leak-anxiety. Constantly checking for leaks, water condition, etc. As much as I'd like to it's really just not for me.
@jayztwocents You can flip the RGB strip bit and it will be narrower giving mobo and cables more room. Did it with my NV7. Can easily fit a EATX mobo (I have Gigabyte X670E Aorus Master).
it nice, I got the nv7 after watching Jay and others video on the nv7 case. the nv9 is a bigger version of the nv7, please note if you have a psu with a really thick power cable and connector you might not be able to close the door on the rear. I got seasonic prime 1600 Watts psu but I'm OK with taking the rear door off as I have my at an angle and the rear hides behind my monitor
NEEDS A BUILD!!! NEEDS A BUILD!!! NEEDS A BUILD!!! NEEDS A BUILD!!! NEEDS A BUILD!!! NEEDS A BUILD!!! NEEDS A BUILD!!! NEEDS A BUILD!!! NEEDS A BUILD!!! NEEDS A BUILD!!!
The side bracket should have multiple mounting options be stupid to not carry it over from the nv7. I have a x670e extreme in my build only thing I needed to make it work was a 90 for the usb 3.0 and braided cables for 24 pin. Fits perfectly besides those 2 and have the side bar, wouldn’t of known unless I RTFM
jay you were trying to put the side cover on the wrong way the slot tabs are the opposite way theres a short and long side for either atx or eatx clearance
Glad you've put in the Extreme. Owning one i`m used to the issue of cable management in my O11 Dynamic Evo. Had the NV9 in mind as an alternative - but that's now a thing of the past. Keep up your good work!
The right removable LED cover with Pogo Pin should have 2 mounting options to solve this problem. My NV7 case has this. Would think this case should as well.
@ 10:33 - about why the bottom plate is angled - pretty simple (and actually a bit ingenious) : when you have a 420mm radiator + the 3 fans on top of it, and with the motherboard being as low as it is, there's a big chance they're gonna interfere with each other. That's where mounting the rad+fans at an angle is supposed to help:steer clear of the motherboard. Especially the wires you have to connect to the bottom of the mobo (USB's, front panel, audio front panel, ARGB, fans etc etc), even a 30mm tall 420mm wide rad + 25mm thick fans may interfere. You should test that out when you're building in it, it'll make an interesting subject to include in the next video about this case. EDIT: I've encountered this "bottom rad height VS. mobo position" idea when I prepared my current build, in the Lian Li O11 Dynamic Evo XL case - because I went for a 45mm high 420mm wide radiator on the bottom + 3x25mm thick Lian Li Infinity fans, I was forced to keep the mobo in the middle of the case, there was no way to lower it because of interference with the rad+fans. Now I was lucky 'cause the O11D Evo XL has options... other cases don't... a lot of other cases don't. It's would be good idea to point this issue out, for others to be aware of, as it's not exactly an obvious problem... and when you encounter it in practice, it has the potential to ruin or radically change the build.
I seriously hate when manufacturers call 4 holes as driver support. I have evolv x, i bought 10 3.5 cages additionally, the cable cover holds 6 more 2.5 hdds and there are 3 caddies ive bought for more 2.5 hdds. The cable managements is a nightmare, i wouldnt call it driver support, it is just 4 holes to throw around, nothing more thought through. Noone goes for 19 disks in those cases so noone will call them out but some people actually do, any they hate this trend of random 4 holes.
I can see the need for a college course on how to build your next computer/home operating system. You know, play games, do your taxes (A.I. of course) control your home environment (Tv, Kichcan, A/C, Robots). This build I believe could handle that. Nice work!
Thank you for doing an unboxing and walkthrough of this huge case. I've currently got a triple rad Enthoo 719 and this seems like the logical step up from there so it's nice to see a hands on.
I just finished my new high end build with a O11D Evo XL that I originally really wanted to use the NV7 on it. I had no idea Phanteks was releasing a NV9 or I would have likely gone with it!
Contemplating building a new AM5 rig and discovered the AM7 and 9 earlier. These cases look sooooo nice and clean and thank god they're not the O11 style
Been waiting for this to come out. The NV7 was awesome but I really wanted something with support for 420mm rads for once. Definitely planning on doing my upcoming build in this case.
@@robbievengence don’t forget they have the podcast/live show that is fun to watch can’t think of the name of it😂🤪💀 much love for the guys tho they do a great job. Everyone can be oblivious at times just great when it’s on video because we can troll and feel smart hahahaha
I've seen some incredible WC builds in this case. GGF did sick one with either 3 or 4 rads and I'm sure Bro Cooling did one with 4 rads. I've seen a few with 4 rads and 3rads + 2 x 120 fans exhaust.
I think when it comes down to functionality, most people are used to being forced into sacrificing things to get what they want. However, when it comes to sacrificing aesthetics, there's no quicker way to piss someone off, lol. Especially considering aesthetics are generally why purchases are made to begin with.
That case makes me excited aswell. Would love to do a custom waterloop build in the future, but for now, i am really really looking forward to the next vid. Thanks for being awesome you guys :D
If only this case wasn't so goddamn expensive, I'd have held out and bought this case, but damn that's a lot of money for a box, especially when I have to pay so much more for the vertical GPU bracket. I'm even sadder knowing that that exact 280 rad is what I would have put in there. I actually love that they add drain ports to their cases. The P500A had one hidden in the front behind the front filter. This having a fill port too is amazing, especially now that I'm thinking adding one on the CTE C750 that I have now. The only problem is that the drain port is definitely going to be higher than the bottom rad. So it's unusable unless you go with intake fans at the bottom with the rads set to exhaust. This case is also made to have the screen above the motherboard(even more than the other two NVs), unless you want to see that hideous forehead. Oh, and as usual, to hell with having the front header cables being a single block.
The reason why the bottom is tilted is so the air can go around the parts that are directly above it easier allowing more air flow volume around the entire case.
I am really looking forward to see Jay build in this case since I have have a NV7 and looking for inspiration for upcoming rework in the case. Also hearing Jays thoughts through his process is super interesting and helpful! Great video as always. :)
Phantek's website showed them using the back 240/280 as a distro-plate mount, and it looks kinda cool. Definitely a great looking case. Tempting, if I didn't have so much other stuff on my wish list, as well as debt, lol
Turn that cover the other way, it has 2 positions. 1 for Atx and 1 for Eatx
You can flip the motherboard cable cover to fit E-ATX
It can work only one way not to hit a graphic card.
You can rotate the right Mainboard Cover for ATX and e ATX Mainboards
the cover to the right of the motherboard is reversible! you get more room if you turn it the other way. thats why there are contact pads on both sides. at least thats how it is on my NV7. its for EATX support. the bottom bracket is also angled because they tested and the 13 or 15 degree angle is optimal for airflow to the gpu mounted in a traditional way. hope this helped :)
I wish you start to do builds inside those cases. these vids start to look more like just an unboxing.
He has adhd.. he will start a project, then forget about it for 8 months, then continue.
This is all he does anymore. It's all paid sponsorships
Build inside would be way better for sure.
True. This channel is like case review channel now. 🙄
Box unboxing, there is no actual review.
@@fixeuskeane
i have the NV7 it looks glorious, and so far no issues with cooling etc... also... soooooo much space, the side cover for the motherboard rotates for the nv7 to allow for extra clearance
This is also shown in the manual
For a channel that had a podcast called (read the freaking manual) Jay never does. He is "special" and its the main reason we love him 😄
The two issues, bottom fan mount and motherboard tray rgb trim. Both can be flipped. The bottom has two ways to mount,flat or angled, by flipping it around there are screw holes in both ends to accommodate. The motherboard trim piece can do the same. The orientation Jay tried it in is for an ATX, if it is flipped the part contacting the motherboard connectors is smaller for EATX boards, either way it has screw holes for either orientation and the rgb strip works in either orientation.
Exactly what I was thinking. Does the same on the 7
@@jaynorthwoods yep
That right side piece you cant fit back because of the motherboard, you can flip it and the other side gives you a bit more clearance. They made it that way so one fits ATX and flipping it gives you room for an EATX. At 20:15 you can see how the side facing the camera also has a gap and the sides are shorter. You can also see the 2 screw holes on top of it to also mount the GPU bracket when you flip it. Will it be enough to clear that Asus motherboard? Maybe? I have an NV7 that fits my EATX fine by flipping it. I assume it's the same with the NV9.
PLZ PLZ PLZ BUILD IN THIS!!! I'd love to see what your crazy brain can do to this case
I have been working up to building my first system and watching you and others has help me. I finally got my first system build and it went perfect. everything worked first time. Thanks for making those mistakes so we can benefit from the info.
I just built in the NV7, it was a dream and my build is the best looking i have ever had - cant imagine an even bigger case!
I put the reservoir/distro in the back where that 280 would go and i love how clean it makes the interior of the case, no pump/res floating anywhere etc
Jay, the RGB bracket to the right of the motherboard should be reversible to allow for more clearance. At least this is the case with the NV7 I don't see why they wouldn't incorporate the same design here. Flip the cover 180 degrees vertically.
The 24pin cover on the case can be flipped to increase room to allow increased room for EATX mobos
I recently got this case, for my new pc upgrade/build. It is amazing! even the doors you can take out if you want!
The cable management is perfect! I combined this case, with the phanteks D30 fans, which makes it so clean!
The only issue i noticed, is when using an 360 AIO, (im using the Ryujin) is that the tubes are not long enough to have the hoses point towards the front (Rad top mounted). So i had to put the hoses on the back side, be careful that your exhaust fans are clear from the tubing.
I have been building PCs since the mid 90's, and the nv7 is the best water cooling case I've used. The design once you get building really starts to come to life and shows a lot of thought. That trim piece that was hitting your 24pin on that board is actually reversible so it does clear it. Read the instructions my friend 😊 The back door actually does more than hide cables, it blocks a surprising amount of dust as well. Build should go - air Intake through the bottom, 240/280 flat pump/res combo from EK on the rear exhaust location, and rads on the top and vertical rear spots. Flow works great
about the asus mobo not fitting:
you can flip the vertical cover with the pogo pins upside down and turn it 90 degrees to fit into the case in a different orientation that accommodates eatx mobos like the asus one much more easily.
Just as a side note, you can fit a 280 rad (and also a 240 rad even on the nv7) in the back between the mount and the back door, with only the fans inside the main area of the case itself (if the rad itself is slim enough 27 mm in the nv7, not sure of the clearance in the nv9). I put a 240 rad in my nv7 over there and it is a much cleaner look. if i were to put the rad itself in the main area and not between the mount and the door than the fans would cover the mobo. if you put it in back then you can perfecty fit 30mm thick fans in there without obstructing the mobo and it looks hella clean!
i don't tend to upload YT videos but i did upload a short on my channel of my nv7 build to show my off to my friends. whoever wants can check it out! It is a full custom loop cooling the cpu and the gpu with a monoblock gpu block and a distro, 240 rad in back, 360 rad on the bottom and a thockboii 360 rad in push pull config on top to fill in the space there. 13900k 4090, with d30 fans (bottom intake the rest exhaust).
I went to check your build out of the curiosity, and I am glad I did, its really nice & well thought-out build
@@Dak1llah thanks a ton man! Truly appreciate it! It is the build I am most proud of. First ever shot at solid tubes and 2nd ever PC built. I wanted to go all out, so I saved up, researched and planned the build for months. I'm really happy on how it turned out :)
Him not even trying to turn around that right piece made me so freaking angry :(
I have an NV7 liquid system. You can mount a 30mm rad on the back of the rear 240/280 location with the fans inside the case and still close that back door. It's the best case.
does it not interfere with the GPU ports? 🤔
@@mightyakkylex it makes for some tight bends in your cables for sure. I have left the door off for my set up as you can't really see that part of the case.
@@grimzadi2480 interesting. I'm assuming you had to put the tubes on the top for it to work?
@@mightyakkylex Yes. There is plenty of room for tubes and fittings at the top. The problem I had is that I used a thick boy rad (58mm) for the top 360 spot so I had to bend a pretty sharp S tube to connect them. I was worried it would affect my flow rate, but it hasn't.
@@grimzadi2480 that's nice. I have a thought of doing watercooling but with how much the parts cost in my country I might do it as a year 2 project after finishing the build
I love my Phanteks Eclipse P500A. I built in a P360A for a friend of mine, and was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to build in. It's a no-frills case that offers 90% of all the Phanteks conveniences. Very affordable price, too - $45 USD on Black Friday.
I used phanteks cases for both my personal rig, my wifes, and 2 of my friends. I absolutely love their products and are very nice to build in
Phanteks is in my opinion is hands down the best pc case company just bought a NV5 for a Christmas gift build my personal build is in a Phanteks Enthoo Pro
Just got a NV5 for myself a few weeks ago, had the Phanteks P600S for 3 years and wanted something new. Good cases
i'm inclined to agree... got my enthoo 719 a while ago and it's been incredible
@JayZTwoCents angled bottom might help with the airflow for vertically mounted GPU-s.
Comment from Phanteks on their website: "Versatile GPU support bracket securely holds GPU to motherboard and prevents sag. Removable side and bottom fan bracket for easy installation. Bottom bracket can be reversed for angled or horizontal position."
The reason I think the back panel needs a screw driver to remove it is because the screw that hold it in place has to be flat and not a big knob like all the other toolless panel retainers, this also goes for the front glass panel.
Also that cover at 18:05 can flip 180 which actually gives you a bigger gap to work with.
You need to flip that Motherboard cover around, ie have the short side to the motherboard, i have the x670 Extreme in an NV7 case, Its tight but it fits.
I'm sure someone else has stated it already in here, but Jay, you can rotate the side RGB cable cover to account for larger motherboards. not sure if that will work or not for you. but it's an option to try. I had to do it on my NV7. I'm sure the NV9 does the same thing.
yeah, can't imagine that it would be any different on the NV9
I'm so buying one of these just started getting ready for my new build and this case is gotta be the new one thanks Jay
Ever since I got the p500a, I've been a lover of Phanteks cases.
I gotta say, I think your I-fixit ad is golden, but tonight I'm short on time before bed so I watched it at 2x, and I wouldn't recommend it to everyone, but it somehow made it that much better.
Thanks for the review. When it comes to cases your opinion is one I listen to because you think in terms of liquid builds and you know your stuff
the right cover can be flipped leaving a shorter end on the mobo side and making it fit that mobo, he just didn't bother to read the manual or try it
Jay! You need your 'Live Strong' anti-static wrist bracelet!
you can flip the cover 180 and allow for eatx and using the cover. theres even screw holes on the side to allow the gpu support still
I have the NV5 and I absolutely love it. Phanteks hit it out of the park with the NV Series.
Absolutely love my NV5. Build quality and design are great. I assume this would be the same, just larger.
this rear panel is one of the reasons why I’ve ordered a NV7 instead of an Evo XL.
On my normal Lian Li Evo, I had so often especially in summer a fly trapped in my case, flying against the rgb fans, because the holes are so big.
Also my cases are always placed diagonally on my desk, so I always see those cables from multiple usb hubs (cam, mic, keyboard, mouse, controller, headset + 3 monitor setup displayports/usb connectors.
Hope with the nv7 arriving tomorrow all those things won’t bother me anymore
What I also like is that this is probably the best case for doing a white build, because of how hidden the mobo is, you won’t see those cables around the motherboard
I need a new case and I've been going back and forth between the NV5 and the H6 Flow. I'm leaning towards the NV5 but the H6 Flow looks pretty sweet too.
Thanks for all you continue to do!
It feels like there needs to be an updated ifixit sponsor segment to bring us an interruption to the interrupted interruption...
The Phantek fans that launched with these cases are really nice too. And video cards that come with their own water cooling would be perfect for those rear vents.
HEY JAY THAT SIDE PEICE YOU TOOK OFF THAT YOU SAID YOU WOULD HAVE TO LEAVE OFF IS REVERSABLE. YOU CAN TURN IT THE OTHER WAY AROUND AND IT WILL BE A DIFFERENT SIZE. IT MAY WORK THE OTHER WAY.
it will 100% work, he just didn't bother to try or take 1 minute to search the manual and see if it said anything about it
I would like to watch the build. It would be awesome to see jay building in this case, I also feel the case is a comfort to see in these "innovative" times. I hope you have a great day and you are safe who ever reads this. 🖤
I just upgraded to the 011 evo xl and I love it. So much room for activities
I have an all white high end build in the nv7 with the gigabyte aero oc 4090/ 7800x3d/ 64 gigs of ddr5. The pc looks good and is a beast. I will upgrade my white asiahorse cables to white lian li strimmer v2 cables and put a screen in the empty space above the motherboard.
Beautiful case, just: The cable management slit at the back should not only be at the bottom of the case but also up. Whether my cables go downwards or upwards depends whether the case is on or under the table. If under table I would want my cables going up for better cable management below the table.
I'm going to make my 2nd custom build with this case. Normally, I didn't really care about pc cases and what they looked like. My p400 is alright
But when I saw this... I need it...
Dear Jay. You live in a very dry place and static is a real issue. Might I suggest a static mat? The issue is that they probably have plastic feet but just touch the case with a static strap before you touch it.
I work in a high-performance avionics lab and we have all sorts of mandatory ESD training and rules we have to follow.
As to the cover just 3d print one that works :)
You can flip that side piece for the lights around the motherboard to fit larger motherboards
Big fan of this series of cases. Easily the best looking of the current fishtank meta in my opinion. Also just prefer this form factor over the wider ones like the O11 and Y60
I don't and/or can't watercool, but I do love seeing a case with built-in fill and drain ports. I can't use them, but still look at them and think "Oh yeah, that'd be nice."
What's holding you back?
@@GrizzAxxemann Hardware that isn't really worth water cooling, price of the water cooling hardware, plus potential for leaks and the maintenance. Just not worth it to spend the money watercooling a RX6800 and a 5700x. Plus if it dies from a leak I'm SoL until I could save up for another part or parts.
@@TwistedD85 Says you. I'm watercooling a 5800X3d and 6800XT. Mind you, I wanted to do it because I can. I've also built my loop in a way that the only thing that I'll need to replace is the GPU block, and maybe my tubing; so long as AMD doesn't change the bolt pattern when AM6 rolls around.
@@GrizzAxxemann Ultimately I just stick with air cooling because I can't afford waterblocks, radiators and the like. Plus I can't afford to replace components if something dies because of a water leak. I don't trust myself enough to make it completely leak tight. That and even if I did seal everything up tight I'd still have leak-anxiety. Constantly checking for leaks, water condition, etc. As much as I'd like to it's really just not for me.
The bottom fan mount is angled to direct airflow towards the glass and aim it at the gpu if it's air cooled.
I bought the NV5 and it's a really nice case
@jayztwocents You can flip the RGB strip bit and it will be narrower giving mobo and cables more room. Did it with my NV7. Can easily fit a EATX mobo (I have Gigabyte X670E Aorus Master).
I second this. Have done it on my nv7 too!
WE NEED JAY TO BUILD IN THIS CASE
it nice, I got the nv7 after watching Jay and others video on the nv7 case. the nv9 is a bigger version of the nv7, please note if you have a psu with a really thick power cable and connector you might not be able to close the door on the rear. I got seasonic prime 1600 Watts psu but I'm OK with taking the rear door off as I have my at an angle and the rear hides behind my monitor
NEEDS A BUILD!!! NEEDS A BUILD!!! NEEDS A BUILD!!! NEEDS A BUILD!!! NEEDS A BUILD!!! NEEDS A BUILD!!! NEEDS A BUILD!!! NEEDS A BUILD!!! NEEDS A BUILD!!! NEEDS A BUILD!!!
you can flip that side cover over and install it the other way around and it over laps less
@jayztwocents I second this comment you will be able to fit the 24 pin into that MB
The side bracket should have multiple mounting options be stupid to not carry it over from the nv7. I have a x670e extreme in my build only thing I needed to make it work was a 90 for the usb 3.0 and braided cables for 24 pin. Fits perfectly besides those 2 and have the side bar, wouldn’t of known unless I RTFM
jay you were trying to put the side cover on the wrong way the slot tabs are the opposite way theres a short and long side for either atx or eatx clearance
RTFM jay 🤣
IfixIT are the best commercials 😁
Glad you've put in the Extreme. Owning one i`m used to the issue of cable management in my O11 Dynamic Evo. Had the NV9 in mind as an alternative - but that's now a thing of the past.
Keep up your good work!
*Jay gets shocked*
Wooow what a shocking experience 🤣
Phanteks is my fav PC brand, just got the NV5 and I love it
Same here ! NV7 forever ❤
I bought the Antec performance 1 purely off your review of it. It was my first time building a pc and loved how easy the case made it for me.
The right removable LED cover with Pogo Pin should have 2 mounting options to solve this problem. My NV7 case has this. Would think this case should as well.
@ 10:33 - about why the bottom plate is angled - pretty simple (and actually a bit ingenious) : when you have a 420mm radiator + the 3 fans on top of it, and with the motherboard being as low as it is, there's a big chance they're gonna interfere with each other. That's where mounting the rad+fans at an angle is supposed to help:steer clear of the motherboard. Especially the wires you have to connect to the bottom of the mobo (USB's, front panel, audio front panel, ARGB, fans etc etc), even a 30mm tall 420mm wide rad + 25mm thick fans may interfere.
You should test that out when you're building in it, it'll make an interesting subject to include in the next video about this case.
EDIT: I've encountered this "bottom rad height VS. mobo position" idea when I prepared my current build, in the Lian Li O11 Dynamic Evo XL case - because I went for a 45mm high 420mm wide radiator on the bottom + 3x25mm thick Lian Li Infinity fans, I was forced to keep the mobo in the middle of the case, there was no way to lower it because of interference with the rad+fans.
Now I was lucky 'cause the O11D Evo XL has options... other cases don't... a lot of other cases don't.
It's would be good idea to point this issue out, for others to be aware of, as it's not exactly an obvious problem... and when you encounter it in practice, it has the potential to ruin or radically change the build.
I seriously hate when manufacturers call 4 holes as driver support. I have evolv x, i bought 10 3.5 cages additionally, the cable cover holds 6 more 2.5 hdds and there are 3 caddies ive bought for more 2.5 hdds. The cable managements is a nightmare, i wouldnt call it driver support, it is just 4 holes to throw around, nothing more thought through. Noone goes for 19 disks in those cases so noone will call them out but some people actually do, any they hate this trend of random 4 holes.
The side RGB is flippable to account for EATX boards, just like how the NV7 was
If you’re shopping for a big ass case, this is a perfect looky. Can’t wait to see the build videos. Thanks Jay! 😎
The Phantek label at 14:40 brings back memories!
This is one sexy looking case. bringing old and new together. A bit overengineered for simple AIO build with non-watercooled GPU but it's pretty nice.
I can see the need for a college course on how to build your next computer/home operating system. You know, play games, do your taxes (A.I. of course) control your home environment (Tv, Kichcan, A/C, Robots). This build I believe could handle that. Nice work!
Thank you for doing an unboxing and walkthrough of this huge case. I've currently got a triple rad Enthoo 719 and this seems like the logical step up from there so it's nice to see a hands on.
doesnt the 719 have more radiator support than this one? also damn 3 rads, i only got 1 in that case 😅
I just finished my new high end build with a O11D Evo XL that I originally really wanted to use the NV7 on it.
I had no idea Phanteks was releasing a NV9 or I would have likely gone with it!
Contemplating building a new AM5 rig and discovered the AM7 and 9 earlier. These cases look sooooo nice and clean and thank god they're not the O11 style
Jay, I have a case with that board you can flip that light bar around that why there pins on both sides
Me too. I have NV7 case and I had to flip the bar around to fit my motherboard.
Just was going to say this, more height and set back futher to allow larger motherboard and cables.
@ThE_ImPoSsIbLe_GiRL same, love the NV7.
11:40 just put the rear fans as intake. It's the best.
those RGB pogo pin bars are reversible, at least the vertical one which allows more space in the x or z axis.
Jay : I hate asus
Also Jay : keeps using asus mobo for everything
Been waiting for this to come out. The NV7 was awesome but I really wanted something with support for 420mm rads for once. Definitely planning on doing my upcoming build in this case.
Oh look, *another giant fishtank case . . With no handles...* 😂
It can even leak like a fishtank!
I believe the part covering the 24 pin is reversible to accommodate eatx
I agree, I have the NV7 and it's reversible on mine
Yep same had to in mine. He should maybe RTFM 😂😂😂😂😂❤
The first thing they always tell you but then never do
@@robbievengence don’t forget they have the podcast/live show that is fun to watch can’t think of the name of it😂🤪💀 much love for the guys tho they do a great job. Everyone can be oblivious at times just great when it’s on video because we can troll and feel smart hahahaha
I've been using the nv7 since launch. I managed to stuff three 360 rads in there and it's great.
O shit thats huge
Honestly I love the ad lol it made me feel like a kid watching some late night TV back in the 90's 😂
I've seen some incredible WC builds in this case. GGF did sick one with either 3 or 4 rads and I'm sure Bro Cooling did one with 4 rads. I've seen a few with 4 rads and 3rads + 2 x 120 fans exhaust.
Watching Jay lose his breath in excitement over a new case is just awesome. Merry Christmas you guys!
Even though I'm the biggest fan of mini-itx PCs, I do appreciate how nice some large case are. I just really like cases that out of the norm.
Please never get rid of the iFixit ads.
I think when it comes down to functionality, most people are used to being forced into sacrificing things to get what they want. However, when it comes to sacrificing aesthetics, there's no quicker way to piss someone off, lol. Especially considering aesthetics are generally why purchases are made to begin with.
Its a fantastic case. I preordered it. And with the d30 fans its beautiful
That case makes me excited aswell.
Would love to do a custom waterloop build in the future, but for now, i am really really looking forward to the next vid.
Thanks for being awesome you guys :D
If only this case wasn't so goddamn expensive, I'd have held out and bought this case, but damn that's a lot of money for a box, especially when I have to pay so much more for the vertical GPU bracket. I'm even sadder knowing that that exact 280 rad is what I would have put in there.
I actually love that they add drain ports to their cases. The P500A had one hidden in the front behind the front filter. This having a fill port too is amazing, especially now that I'm thinking adding one on the CTE C750 that I have now.
The only problem is that the drain port is definitely going to be higher than the bottom rad. So it's unusable unless you go with intake fans at the bottom with the rads set to exhaust. This case is also made to have the screen above the motherboard(even more than the other two NVs), unless you want to see that hideous forehead. Oh, and as usual, to hell with having the front header cables being a single block.
Please do a detailed water cooled build in this case 🙏 🙏🙏
The rgb strip cover on the right of the mobo is reversable to accommodate EATX motherboards
The mobo side cover is reversible!!
Oh yeah! DO you think that would fix the issue in this video?
Yes, definitely, this is very useful for ATX & EATX cases
Cheers bro!@@Trippyrich33
Now build in it.
The reason why the bottom is tilted is so the air can go around the parts that are directly above it easier allowing more air flow volume around the entire case.
I wanna see a build with this case!
I am really looking forward to see Jay build in this case since I have have a NV7 and looking for inspiration for upcoming rework in the case. Also hearing Jays thoughts through his process is super interesting and helpful! Great video as always. :)
Yeah I’ve got one too it’s weird how TH-camrs were pretty meh on the NV7 but love smaller and bigger versions 🤷🏽
As a V3000+ owner myself, i would love to see what you would do in that chasis. There's not a lot of people building in that specific case
Its dated.
That’s the next case I will build in. Can’t wait for it !!
What are your specs for the build?
Nah, do the V3000+
I bought one by accident, but it was an absolute dream to build in. Possibly the best case I've ever had!
I fit a 240 rad on the back of the case behind the fans on the nv7 it’s a much cleaner look
Why not turn the side bar around? Wouldn’t that solve the problem? The NV7 the side bar could be turned around for E ATX boards.
Exactly. Just built the NV7
Phantek's website showed them using the back 240/280 as a distro-plate mount, and it looks kinda cool.
Definitely a great looking case. Tempting, if I didn't have so much other stuff on my wish list, as well as debt, lol