NV7 Buyer's Remorse - Phanteks NV5 & NV9 are COMING!

[@JagsP95]

1440p on a 5 inch screen is so overkill for something like that lmao

[@TominiOfficial]

So overkill :D I have 7" display with 1024 × 600 resolution and it looks crisp and I have it quite close.

[@saucyg6371]

Agreed, i have a small 4k 7in’ monitor for my camera setup and it Its kinda stupid tbh. In my situation it makes more sense so i could microadjust things beforehand as opposed to post. But for something like this, i could be fine with 720/900p

[@eddyh252]

Wtf hahahah 1080p would have been more than sufficient

[@RH-hz9ly]

Yeah my phone is more than 6"1440 still overkill for me

[@IanMustafa]

1080p OLED used on smartphones would be much preferred IMO

[@JayzBeerz]

That NV5 is going to sell well for sure.

[@Noodlepunk]

I am super tempted to get it.

[@anthrussell23]

i want one

[@ZVManning]

Nv9 is finally the upgrade to my ethu 719. Things badass, phanteks is my jam

[@Avenger2108]

Waited the the NV9 and I'm not disappointed 👏🏽

[@Max-oo1xw]

The NV9 is exactly what I have been looking for, unsuccessfully, for the past few weeks! Its awesome how much you can fit in there and the price also seems quite fair, compared to other cases of that size. Very smart move by Phanteks to release the middle case first, listen for feedback and demand and then release more variations.

[@ole633]

But still so much wasted space. Still can’t use a 40+mm radiator on the bottom while using vertical gpu bracket.

[@mkvalkyrie]

NV5 is exactly what I was looking for, I thought the NV7 looked fantastic but it was too big for my next build.

[@MHAAAAANZ]

Same and being cheaper I can get very good looking fans without pledge my house

[@mukkaar]

Honestly seems like case where rgb actually looks really nice.

[@_M....]

NV5 is a whole different (inferior) case. doesn't look there's vertical gpu support at all, the clean aesthetic and motherboard edge lighting and cable covers are gone... I just don't see it's appeal over existing cases that can mount more fans/rads in the segment. those LED kit accessory should just come with the case. also, there is some kind of cover similar to what comes in the NV7 that you completely didn't mention. I feel it should've kept the psu top mounted (obviously just horizontal) and retained the same styling as te NV7. NV9 is basically what the NV7 should've been.

[@VelcroSnake93]

Cripes, the thumbnail made me think the smallest case was actually reasonably small, but even it is enormous.

[@G-Unit1111]

I was thinking about buying a Fractal North to replace my aging S340, but now I might wait for the NV5 - that thing looks amazing.

[@obredaanps3]

NV7 is a beautiful case but its just too exepensive for my budget. NV5 looks promising.

[@olegshirkovets298]

How about to get G500A instead of NV7? 🤔

[@Mapantz1]

Computex has really made my life difficult in choosing my next case, but damn, that NV5 looked amazing with the aRGB led diffusion kit.

[@Drewkungfoo]

NV5 is worth my time

[@Drewkungfoo]

But I want to give Antec Cases some love first

[@frikkievuiltrens]

The NV5 looks perfect except for the RGB controls on the case that seem more limited than the NV7 - will keep my eye on this as I really like the speed control on the NV7.

[@Blissy1175]

100% going with the NV9. Really want to have a roomy case for an EATX mobo and the option to move to a custom loop down the road. The various GPU mounting options also seem pretty neat.

[@John-t5q4h]

What's the use you give for an eatx vs atx? Curious

[@Nodnarb69]

I decided to go for the 9 instead of the 7 simply for the 140mm fans lol

[@Nodnarb69]

⁠@@John-t5q4hfrom what I know is you want an eatx if you want more than one graphics card. I’m sure there’s other reasons as well.

[@John-t5q4h]

@@Nodnarb69 do 140mm fan improve that much the airflow, or even the temps? Curious

[@John-t5q4h]

@@Nodnarb69 140mm must bring same airflow with less rpm needed, the thing is my 120mm lian li or phanteks fans are extremely silent already and the airflow seems sufficient to keep both cpu and gou under 65c at heavy loads. Therefore I'm moving to nv7 to be able to add one more intake and one more exhaust, while having x3 fans aiming to the gpu directly

[@RongGuy]

NV5 seems promising, although rigid tubing run between a top and side radiator looks like it would be difficult.

[@iAmCodeMonkey]

Soft tubing is best in tight spaces like that.

[@ColoradoDualSport]

I'm just now finishing up my Nv7 build. Took FOREVER to get all the fans I needed, but it looks absolutely beautiful. I would love to have those defused strips for the case edges on the Nv7, so yes, do it!

[@Noodlepunk]

I want them too. I really like the Nv5 but I like the Nv7 back cable management.

[@xXSuReaLXx]

yea man i started ordering all my shit back at end of march, and this week i was finishing my build finally

[@moldyshishkabob]

I can't wait for the NV9KS: big enough to be able to live in. I really do like the NC5, though! It looks really clean while still having the unique features of this series rather than being like the very many O11 clones. (A certain "Qube" comes to mind...). It's also looking like they're punching on the same lines as Lian Li with the mechanical complexity as well.

[@Frozoken]

Honestly considering its radiator and fan support and seeing it's a full tower it actually isn't really all that large. Compared to something like a haf 700 it's smaller all around and just slips out of obnoxiously large territory imo.

[@bt0049]

The NV9 looks cool but the NV5 is a huge letdown for me. All the cool features (in my opinion) from the NV7 are gone and the PSU area doesn't really look appealing, too. I'll probably stick to the NV7 or the new Lian Li O11 Vision which should come out in Q3 (even though idk about the inability to mount fans at the top)..

[@Blacksadify]

Agree, 100%. It appears it doesn't have the back cable management that the NV7 has, nor the nice lighting around the motherboard tray area. The PSU area also looks way worse overall.

[@joeymadden7456]

If you decide to go with the nv7 you will love it

[@Blacksadify]

@@joeymadden7456 It's a little too large for my needs, but it's a very nice case!

[@giovanni2910]

I thought the NV5 looked amazing for what it is, still having that fishtank asthetic while reducing the cost by alot. I always stuck with bottom PSU placements anyways and this still has enough space for most people. NV7 looks alil too big, I don't need all that space inside if im not gonna use it.

[@krolik_photo]

that nv9 build is beautiful, you should do a full vid on it

[@NickGuelker]

I don't normally care but, great editing job. Quality videos, even away from home.

[@Noodlepunk]

I would like the strips for the NV9 as well. I like the changes they made to the cable managment.

[@prestonchucktaylors]

Nv7 and 9 definitely need more led diffusion

[@HiCZoK]

nv5 is still too big. only 120 fans... no io in the fron on the bottom

[@CanadianBacon-fx2vc]

As someone who is currently looking for a low-profile wall-mounted build, my ideal scenario is the GPU bracket from the NV9 that allows its positioning where most modern O11 version cases have the intake fans coming from the rear, a case/layout similar to the Core P3 TG Pro, Mobo cabling similar to both Asus and MSI options displayed so far in Computex (which are from the back side of the mobo),.....but the final component I have yet to see is a 90deg rotation of the PCIe GPU slot so the extension can be routed much more successfully. Maybe one day soon.

[@someonesgoat]

NV9 looks amazing 🔥

I definitely would be the NV9 type if the layout could be inverted. Am I the only one that hates to have the PC on the side where the mouse is?

[@zombl337og]

if i was buying a new case, id be buying the NV9 hands down

[@mk45232]

I'll definitly buy the diffuser LED-strips for the N9 if they decide to make them

[@andresgallego5727]

When I was in the market for a case I was between the NV7 and the HYTE Y40, I went with the Y40 because the NV7 was more expensive and quite bigger, if the NV5 was available by then, I would probably bought this instead of the Y40.

[@crazyguywatchnu]

Nv7 would have been worth it. I have one and it's future proof for a long while

[@blaskotron]

480 radiator does fit in nv7 once you remove the fan holder. I did a post on reddit. But I guess they were really just holding it out to up sell the nv9

[@willemmeyer8749]

Yes led strips around the glass for nv7!! Yes!!

[@gav1636]

I was hoping they’d make a smaller form factor version, but the NV5 isn’t what I had in mind. I’m hoping they have an NV3 and NV1 up their sleeve still, being matx and itx respectively.

[@patientzero291]

I want the NV5. I like the presentation of small, medium, and large.

[@KEWords]

NV7 very interesting. NV5 total fail. The perfect size for placing on the desktop, but the ports are on the top and the back cables are no longer covered. Its like a bad Htye copy. Tool all the good out of the NV7 and made it the right size the wrong way.

[@ma6netho]

have the nv7 but was dissapointed it have not a led showing harddisk activity, one of the most importen led, but focused on bling leds only

[@AbhimanyuSeth]

Would love the accessories for the larger cases as well

[@Noodlepunk]

Same I really hope they do it.

[@TheSd1cko]

I want an NV9 so much! Had my enthoo primo for years and it's the perfect replacement

[@HSHighScore]

so cool, looks like Star Wars thematic case :0

[@Tech-Tempest]

This case lineup looks amazing

[@EmoEmu]

Incredibly stylish while also being high end. I love it.

[@rikachiu]

As an early adopter of the NV7, Phanteks, give us the extra rgb and screen for the top!!!! I will throw my money at you.

[@EvanA.]

NV5 feels like it just wanted to avoid becoming a copy of the Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic Mini, and therefore skipped the bottom radiator support altogether. That's a shame.

[@D34doneTTV]

Damn trying to decide between the nv5 and nv7 will be a struggle for me. There are things I like about both, things i might be meh on about both, but ever since that NV7 video its been my favorite case design for sure.

[@D34doneTTV]

aaaand watching the rest of the video, OF COURSE the 9 is the one with the vert mount capabilities right in hand when that's what I've been thinking about doing for my next build lol

[@darcymatheson8410]

Pretty cool, hope we get 140mm D30s soon

[@FearTec]

I bought 2x nv7 after your review, id but diffusors for the nv7

[@CaptnCrunch30]

I hope Bobby has the team work on the NV7 light diffuser and screen for it.

[@whitexeno]

I would be interested in an NV3 ITX SFF version thats slightly larger than sff, if that makes sense.

[@hdwill]

OMG that NV5 seems like it's gonna be the one for me. Been looking for a new enclosure for a while now

[@inmypaants]

They ruined the NV5 with the bottom PSU, who wants to look at that massive hunk of metal in the base and it loses all the fresh air intake for the GPU. P A S S

[@WORLD-WF]

Wish theyd make an N3, same aesthetic - but with restricted features for true ITX format

[@Frozoken]

I wouldn't lose hope. Following their naming scheme there seems to be a large gap where an nv3 could fit. Just speculation but if the nv5 was their smallest planned model itd make more sense to call that an nv3 and the other two a nv5 and 7 respectively.

[@siretrasher1]

have the nv7 with the d30-120 fans...perfect combo! only aorus master rtx4090 doesnt fit on the gpu bracket, you have to adjust it a bit to make it work. Cleanest case i ever had, love it !!!

[@Helmutlozzi]

Is it only the Aorus rtx 4090 or will other 4090's fit fine? I'm considering this case as well and don't feel like having any trouble with it!!

[@hoofhearted4]

i was looking forward to the NV5 because i dont need the NV7 size, but the removal of the back door and the change of the layout is a big pass. I like some of the QoL upgrades they gave the NV9, but I think the NV7 is the case to get amongst these. by the time i build though, maybe theyll have a v2 of these.

[@ncbevlrnt]

Why not go for the h9 flow?

[@hoofhearted4]

@@ncbevlrnt does it have the back door cable management? That's the legit selling point for me. I was looking at Lian Li O11 until I found the NV7

[@twlsrovrdaar]

I am feeling the same way. This is a bit disappointing, personally. I liked the recessed motherboard, rgb around the motherboard, and the back design of the case. Those were the main selling points for me. I just wanted a smaller version, not a "budget" version. Idk if this case has the premium feel I am searching for that the NV7 got my hopes up on, and the NV7 is too tall. I'm not a huge fan of interior psu shrouds, so while I do really like the NV5 still, I'm now debating NV5 vs H9 Flow vs O11 Evo when I initially thought I'd throw my money at the NV5 as soon as it released.

[@magtral]

That back door cover it's the deal breaker for me to bought NV7, build a custom loop with it and really happy with the end result. NV9 also interesting but for display product showcase instead of personal use.

[@hoofhearted4]

@@magtral deal breaker as in you wanted it or didn't want it?

[@yukioadams9338]

The NV5 is what i wanted, but at this price with no fans makes me stay away, I bought my Corsair 4000D full tempered glass for the about the same price CAD and it was full of RGB Fans with the commander pro.

[@SmoodGraphics59]

Oh my God, my PC Will look so freaking beautiful with all the RGB

[@dundyshibby]

The missing back panel on the NV5 is disappointing

[@jamesbetrugo1744]

NV5 is a bit disappointing with the power supply in the bottom. I hoped that they will do it like the NV7 just in a compact version. 😞

[@bt0049]

Same. I love the NV7 but it seemed a little bit too big for me, so I wanted to wait for the NV5. But it seems like, I'll still have to get the NV7. Or maybe the new Lian Li O11 Vision..

[@TakeSoul7]

Same here,i was hoping for a NV5 with all the beauty of a NV7! Really disappointing!

[@arcantis8964]

can you or will you do a NV9 Review ? need to see the case :)

[@coochiecrook7120]

A full-time job keeping that thing clean!

[@mrmrgaming]

NV5, I would say smaller GPU or water-cooled. A 4090 in there on air is going to struggle unless you crank that bottom fan and side ones up...but that adds noise. The NV7 (not perfect) is the best all around for the average builder who normally has 120 fans. You have all you need for air and water, and it's not OMG big. The NV9 is nice, I like the back of it now for the cables. It's a bit bigger, but nothing that should be an issue unless you are space bound. The side GPU looks naff for GPU temps, and it is more focused on 140s, so that's a costly jump from 120s (if that's what you use), and if you deck it out in new 140s, your next case after the NV9 will need to be able to take 140s. The vertical GPU mount looks very nice.

[@triox-_4705]

What Fans is he using in the NV5 Build?

[@Roofinqs]

Can the nv9 support a 480mm on bottom and top?

[@aaronmcneal1698]

I NEED that NV9. That's absolutely beautiful

[@tan.tan1234]

Im gonna wait for the NV3

[@ericvalentine1497]

so they do have 140mm fans?

[@itsdeonlol]

The NV9 is a dream case!

[@WiFeYBurGLeR1]

I knew it lol I was like idk man Lian Li is dropping the XL Evo Phanteks crazy if they don’t drop a bigger case. I’m happy I waited!

[@hyper8545]

Got to admit. Them cases do look pretty good 👍

[@wrextheblind3787]

Would love the RGB kit for the NV7, currently thinking of building in a NV7 soon. Either that or the o11

[@seriouscoderedmoon]

If they remove NV5 psu shroud that would be perfect It look out of place imo

[@2mo2time]

What was the price for nv9?

[@XLauncher]

NV7 Buyer's Remorse, really had to twist that knife right in the title huh?

[@CILINKY]

I'm glad at least one reviewer is calling it out. Feels shady that Phanteks announces a completely better version of the NV7 only 2 months after it came out

[@PaulArcand538]

Nv5 is perfect with the angled spot on bottem id slap an lcd screen there o wow its in vid i had to edit i posted comment b4 whole vid

[@syjsyj1021]

Do u have dimensions tor the NV5? Thx

[@rapatouille]

wow! NV9 has it all! the led strips would look good on it as well.

[@aaronjohnson2547]

Yes, Phanteks! keep up the good work. People who take pride in their PC builds and build as a hobby are looking for features and products like the ones in the video. I will be moving from a Lian Li O11 Dynamic to an NV7 or an NV9 I am not sure yet but I know I love the design, looks, features, and accessories you are offering for these new cases. I need to look at dimensions and distro plate options to plan out my upgrade build for the new case I'm excited to build in this case.

[@greghansford6000]

It is very much a downgrade in quality

[@aaronjohnson2547]

@@greghansford6000 compared to the O11 Dynamic? And how would you know that exactly? The NV7 hasn't even been released at retail yet at least my MicroCenter doesn't have them yet. People have been modding the O11 taking out the left metal corner and just connecting the glass to have the same look as the NV7 for awhile now. Structurally it's sound and works well as long as the rest of your case is pretty rigid.

[@iAmCodeMonkey]

@@greghansford6000 Meanwhile all new Lian-Li's are a downgrade compared to my 14 year old V-1000. lol

[@poorNOOB]

⁠@@aaronjohnson2547 People have been modding out that support corner in O11D, and subsequently, O11 Evo, out long before NV7 even existed, the first video I’ve seen with that kind of mod was from 2019. Also, Lian Li did showed a prototype of Lian Li XL Evo without a support corner almost a year before NV7 even announced.

[@aaronjohnson2547]

@@poorNOOB uhhhhhhh yeah I know that. I mentioned it in my comment to Greg Hansford earlier.

[@dmak6906]

beautiful case and the rgb kit is a must, really makes the case pop and stand out

[@AustnTok]

I was going to get the NV7, but now I'm extremely glad that I waited. I will be getting the NV9. I've been looking for a good case that fits a (top mounted) 420mm AIO. There are some out there but none that I liked as the NV7. I was going to settle with the NV7 but I'm just gonna wait until the 9 comes out. Such a beautiful case.

[@Frozoken]

Nv9 actually seems like a perfect case. All the support you could want and still not obnoxiously large like the haf 700. Also somehow has 280mm support on the back that's insane!

[@AustnTok]

@@Frozoken sounds like you're just as excited about it as I am. lol

[@tommaso7517]

You still waiting?

[@AustnTok]

@@tommaso7517 No. I went with the o11 Dynamic Evo and put the Phanteks D30 fans in it.

[@anuarlaguna1980]

9:22 bracket i cant find this accesory in the page, where i can get it?

[@cleetose]

As someone that finished a build in the NV7 less than a month ago, I would have loved to know they were going to announce a case that is better at everything so soon. Guess I should have seen that coming in the computer industry. I'd take NV7 sized LED edge strips as a consolation prize.

[@maltekretzschmar1844]

I would like to have more cases without a window. Ich am an watercooling enthausiast but i don`t need the view on my Hardware. When i look to the actual market i can`t find any cool custom watercool case without a window sidepanel. Would be cool to habe a Lian Li O11 evo XL without a window.

[@PowerPunch360]

Going to be difficult choosing between the O11D Evo XL and NV9.

[@HookerHeels]

O11D is so cliché, go against the crowd.

[@Leffi3]

Nv7 was perfect size for my setup so I don’t regret that purchase at all 👍🏻

[@crazyguywatchnu]

Me too. Are you air cooling?

[@Leffi3]

@@crazyguywatchnu 360 radiator at the top but the rest are air

[@JayzBeerz]

Phanteks take my money.

[@John-t5q4h]

The nv5 is in the category of the o11 or corsairs 5000d or 5000x, classic mid tower with awesome glass panels. The nv7 goes beyond for additional airflow, fitting up to X4 lateral fans and x2 exhausts. Just 6 cm above nv5, it's still a manageable size. The nv9 is a colossus, perhaps excessively large for amateur pc enthusiasts and more for users wanting to make water cooling circuits or eatx complex builds.

[@AdrianJReynolds]

Lol my NV7 just arrived last week, haven't even taken it out of the box yet. I guess it's going back to Amazon depending on when this is expected to hit the market. I'm not gonna wait months, but if it's going to be available in a few weeks...well. edit: oh this isn't even coming out until October. I'll just be happy with this NV7. Forget that.

[@johnmclain250]

Planning on using the NV5 for my next build this year for the release of Starfield. Sadly there seems to be ZERO info on when the NV5 will be available, so I may end up having to scrap the NV5 and use a different case if they make it available too late in the year.

[@giovanni2910]

In August, so you have plenty of time.

[@justatim8143]

Like the NV5 but don't like the front I/O as when on desktop I/O is on top instead of front near bottom where then you can use it and Only has combo jack for mic audio. Would not buy as looking for desktop case with audio/mic JACKS.

[@SomeMadGuy]

280mm rad supported on the rear?

[@VoidOperator]

Hey Phantek, we'll talk when you show me an NV3. And if you have the nerve to make NV3 an mATX, then nevermind. We'll talk when you show me an NV1(?) ITX!!

[@ashleyjaytanna1953]

The NV5 is a real missed opportunity!! Should have been carrying the dual chamber aesthetic from the NV7 - instead this this is a poor design choice and was forced to go with NZXT H9 Flow

[@svetvn]

These builds are looking good!

[@bonanzabrandon6877]

I bought the nv7, no need for buyer's remorse, but I am interested in that vertical gpu mount and the rgb kit.

[@RideRedRacer]

I also built with the nv7. Its really big but looks amazing

[@Bentoxxer]

I Didnt know the NV Series, or any other Phanteks Cases. I had only Fractal Cases, but when i see the NV5, I knew this would be "the" Case for me. The other ones are too big for me.

[@TominiOfficial]

Looks cool, but the NV9 *looks* too big for me. Because it has that weird "forehead" above the motherboard. They should've filled that space with something. I guess you can buy one of those long displays - for example Waveshare makes them in 11.9", 8.8" and 7.9".

[@analogicparadox]

Honestly it could've been better to move everything up a bit. The point is to allow for thick rad compatibility for custom loops, but I feel it would still look weird.

[@LasTRoninN]

Totally agree. We are getting RGB SATA SSDs nowadays that we can showcase for extra visuals, it would be an amazing place for SSDs to showcase. Only if that plate had slots for it instead of being completely flat. Some may argue using double sided tape can be enough to hold it but idk if it can be reliable.

[@HotSizzleTV_]

For the Nv5 will it support ATX motherboards? and for the LED strips do you have a link where to buy them at for the case thanks.

[@musclecarmaniac6914]

Im gonna get an NV9 soon. I have a Merc 310 7900XT Black that would look beautiful in that.

[@jdnt3787]

I don't get why companies think we want bigger computers... SFF for the win

[@swizzler8053]

Because of those freaking huge gpus. And for the customer loopers.

[@TominiOfficial]

If there wasn't market for it they wouldn't sink their time and funds into making them. It's certainly niche market, but it does exist and money can be made there.

[@OscyJack-]

If I could get the desired power delivery on an itx board and if I could get sff 1kw psus, I'd go sff more often for sure

[@JagsP95]

I don't get why not, there's 3 sizes to choose from. Clearly theres a market for larger cases to accomodate multiple gpus, radiators and custom loops.

[@dragonsystems5973]

Some of us want a computer that isnt limited. I own 3 of the hottest super cases available. Corsair 1000D, Cooler master C700P and Cooler Master C700M. I also own 2 Phanteks Evolv Shift cases, as well as an NZXT H210... They all have their uses, its a shame you have small mind and can only imagine YOUR use case, pity.

[@bunchycarter8457]

Damn, I would've got the NV5 instead of the NV7... Oh well. I guess I do have slight buyer's remorse.

[@NoodlesTBograt]

Perfectly good case apart from that angle at the bottom it just looks unfinished & will trigger anybody with OCD

[@PCs454]

is there any one who has the corsair 220t RGB too? I have this case but its really small. i want something around £100 as NZXT h9 is too expensive but good size. is the NV5 a small compact ATX or its big? thanks anyone 🙏

[@fongvang935]

I love how u said the psu is moved to the bottom for a more "traditional" design. Bottom psu is actually a modern design lol... ahh these kids.

[@absoluteis]

if you use the angled GPU bracket to mount the video card, does this BLOCK the remaining PCIe slots and prevent you from plugging in other PCIe cards (eg- off mobo sound) ? It appears so? Also, @9:12 the optional GPU bracket, how do the connectors work for the monitor DVI ?

[@riba2233]

those filters look extremely restrictive...