Masterful Trolling by Phanteks (new cases too!)

Masterful Trolling by Phanteks (new cases too!) - Computex 2024
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COMPUTEX 2024 PLAYLIST: • Computex 2024
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0:00 Welcome to Phanteks @ Computex 2024
0:29 Prototype Evolv X2 Case (in development)
4:24 Eclipse G400A ($100) and G400N ($130)
7:37 NexLinq RGB Ecosystem and Glacier One M25 G2 AIO
8:35 An Epic Troll - RGB PSU cables
9:07 NV5 MkII and NV9 MkII
10:02 Glacier EZ-Fit 360 D30 custom water-cooling kit
13:03 Enthoo Pro II Server XL
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[@Hagop64]

The 3 sided glass is one thing, but the way they also encased the floating motherboard is sooooo clean.

[@aliensounddigital8729]

The amount of time cleaning all that glass of dust. Windex will get richer.

[@devonmoreau]

Beautiful display piece if you'd like to show your pc off!

[@zerorig]

@@aliensounddigital8729 it helps if you keep the PC out of the dust zone (at least 12-18 inches off the floor)

[@GeorgeDaDragon]

@@aliensounddigital8729 I just use car microfiber cloths on my cases glass. No cleaner needed, the little microfiber fingers do wonders.

[@oswaldjh]

The gold case with all that glass looks more like an expensive expresso/cappuccino machine.

[@rustler08]

I have a high-end Jura. None of their models look like that. Same for Miele. Maybe some budget brand pretending it's high-end makes one?

[@Jay-uw2eb]

n e r d Forge built a coffee machine into a running working pc

[@thenamelesspoet]

Lol that was my 1st thought too!

[@NaptownClassic]

Haha, I was thinking exactly the same thing.

[@smashallpots1428]

you could totally make a wood veneer for the piece on the first case if they want to chase the wood trim craze

[@Tartarus144]

We using eco-friendly wood veneer with this one 🔥

[@AndrewTyler]

the Evolv X2 case would benefit a LOT from being able to invert the motherboard tray for placing your PC on either side of your desk.

[@jonRock]

Absolutely!

[@YuasBirds]

That evolv X2 is really cool looking, I'd love to see a gunmetal grey and maybe some more vibrant colors like purple.

[@aliensounddigital8729]

Could make for a wicked Doom 2016/Eternal modded build.

[@TigonIII]

I can see that water cooling kit being many peoples first entry into "custom" water cooling.

[@stuartthurstan]

That Evolve X2 is a very, very nice case indeed. I love how the rounded corners on the inside pieces kind of hide the sharp corners in the glass. Definitely will be looking forward to this to coming to market, hopefully fairly close to their target price.

[@masooncap9769]

Love that water cooling kit! The GPU and CPU blocks, as well as the pump/res combo, look really good! Will have to keep my eye out for that when I do my next build!

[@JamieStuff]

I am a fan of the Enthoo line, ever since building up a homelab server in an Enthoo Pro. 6 internal 3.5 drive bays, 2 SSD trays, and 3 external 5.25 drive bays that I used for a 4x 3.5 hot swap drive cage.

[@Gavrev]

Lovely stuff! The Glacier cooling solution is nice looking, and it's nice that they're looking to offer hard and soft tubing options. Cheers guys!

[@xsouldriverx]

Instead of the silver, black, and gold on the evolve, they should make it that sweet big brick pattern from the enthoo. It reminds me of something designed on a star wars imperial ship.

[@xliquidflames]

Those first two cases are absolutely incredible. I love the floating motherboard tray and wrap around glass. Color feedback: make an all black version. I would love to build a completely blacked out computer with no RGB and all black hardware if they made an all black version. If it isn't glass, make it black. Black, black, black, all black. I was about to order parts for a new build but I will wait just a little longer now and see what colors they come out with because I absolutely love those first two cases.

[@hi_tech_reptiles]

Could always put it in a cheap stand in case til the phanteks case or whatever else get released. Unless you are doing custom WCing or something

[@virtec]

I've had a Phanteks P600s for 5 years... fantastic case with great airflow

[@__-fi6xg]

you mean phantekstic hehe...hehehe

[@RCRobio]

Same. Great case!

[@svobodo2]

That's the case I'll probably get for my new build (within the next few months) since it seems to match my requirements well. Of course, my options are severely limited when it comes to both cases and other hardware by my opinion that the perfect amount of "RGB" is complete darkness. It even has a version with opaque side panel!

[@fireguy615]

I have a Phanteks Enthoo ATX that is god-knows how old, and this thing swallowed a 4090 like Jenna Jameson in her heyday

[@minniebunzz]

LOL 😂

[@mattmanyam]

Now that's a name I've not heard in a very long time...

[@Chill_Mode_JD]

Hey ohh! Excellent

[@bryann6712]

You sir have just aged yourself with that name drop.

[@kostiantynhlyz]

You're talking about Phanteks Enthoo ATX, right, ​@@bryann6712? 🤭

[@justarandomstranger6467]

I have an older phanteks white case and it frustrates me to no end that their older white cases still had black interiors. SO glad to see them finally make WHITE cases WHITE on the inside too!!!

[@hi_tech_reptiles]

White + flat or satin grey. Thats always a nice combo. And would be neat for the floating glass case thing. Pretty wild design, especially for under $200.

[@Chill_Mode_JD]

The contour fan mounting like that should really help case pressure 👌

[@TwstedTV]

6:08 I REALLY like the white case and the contoured fans and also love the fans with infinity mirror. So glad that they didn't ruin the fan with a center sticker. Would love to see the fan with rgb on the outer rim as well as the center rim along with the infinity mirror with each fan having 30+ LEDs. Love the included mesh filter for the fans 🥰👍 I also love the CPU AIO brick that has the mesh plate. Makes the CPU section look really nice. So glad they didn't ruin it with plastering a logo or sticker on the CPU plate. They kept their logo and name discrete and elegant. 🥰👍 Also love the cable routing channel. really nice Phateks, really nice. We need more of that please. 😋

[@Klatchan]

I always thought a brassy finish would look cool, rather than gold

[@Dan-Simms]

Love the look of the Evolv case

[@Dragoninja833]

For the Phanteks cases, I LOVE THOSE! I love the gold one! I NEED IT. I am hoping the mobo tray is hollow with a magnetic plastic cover on the rear, so I can tuck cables and them not be seen. I would like to see more of this case. It is GORGEOUS! I'm quite tired of the same old, same old cases. I would love to see a micro ATX or smaller form factor version!

[@Foxtrot_Foxtrot_Lima]

As a guy who has access to basically every paint color and a way to make very high-quality paint, a non painted, primed case would be nice. I would order a few at a time to customize and sell.

[@Artificial.Unintelligence]

That 24pin RGB shroud is a great idea. I don't want an extension, I just want the universal RGB option.. and it's technically usable everywhere and regardless of power cable.

[@MaheerKibria]

I really wish the Evolv x2 was a bit taller so that you could do a bottom radiator for full custom loop. I also can't help but wonder if it couldn't have been even better looking if they used chemically strengthened glass to create a curved single piece of glass rather than 3 panels of glass.

[@docbrody]

You asked for Input on the RGB power supply cables… hate them. Make the cables go away don’t highlight them.

[@stupiddog79]

I still love my Enthoo Elite. Yes, ridiculously expensive and over-the-top, but it is SO good. The feeling of _always_ having enough space whatever crazy stuff you are trying to build. It will be sorely missed.

[@galaxyrapid4234]

I have the evolv x and its one of my favorite case designs the x2 is just as striking but in a more modern way. I really like that brushed black metal look and it might make me think about upgrading my case again.

[@kikmi1900]

The watercooling kit looks very interesting. NV5 has some nice potential as well imo

[@freeroamer6962]

That Prototype case is really nice. Lots of glass without coming off looking like a fish tank. Have to keep an eye out for that to hit shelves...

[@levesquestech4649]

Love the floating motherboard tray. But definitely scared about temps with 3 glass sides. Maybe add some options for "floating" fans? And watercooling mounting options. With so much glass a watercooling loop would really stand out in it. Hoping to upgrade my case soonish and love the P600 Phanteks case I have now.

[@mattvice957]

Really looking forward to the Evolv X2 case. I'm curious to see how overall thermals will look like, but I'm thinking it'll be my next case. It would be my first from Phanteks. Would love to have a black and white version of it. Or the silver be brushed aluminum, but I'm sure the price would increase quite a bit.

[@tankerock]

3:11 - crooked usb ports

[@danhfvcsd1]

That shit hurt my head

[@mquirozz]

White is a must. I absolutely want more Black and Gold options

[@TheArchpharaoh]

Black and gold will always be my aesthetic choice. Love the gold in the Evolv X2

[@JohnDoe-hw8ge]

They should pair/match the evolv X2 case with a rtx4090 founders edition, that is what the wraparound shrouds immediately reminded me of.

[@Lenticular67]

That Evolve X2 looks good; I hope that it keeps temps in check

[@BeeWhere]

While I'm not a watercooling person I love the quick release shark bite style.

[@Endymion.]

Love the ways those first cases could be made to look. I like it white but would like to be able to remove the mono trai so I can switch the side to better fit on my desk

[@Ussie_A]

I had the Evolv, bought a modded top and front panel for them to rectify the restricted airflow. Currently I have the Evolv X which is the new version and fixes the airflow issue from the original and its BRILLIANT This Evolv X2 may have to be my next upgrade :O

[@Alexandra-Rex]

I really like the G400. Especially the white one. I wonder if that software can control things over network so one PC can control another PC's fans and stuff. Also like that RGB sleeve for the power cables! The colors on those 140mm fans looks great! Kind of industrial/concrete kind of thing.

[@Abcsam86]

if they wanted to get really cool with the bottom of that case they could make the base thinner and put the mount pilers in the middle so you cant see them and it would look like the case is floating. For color they need a wood finish.

[@LeupoldZ]

I love the idea of the brushed black metal or even a dark brushed copper

[@R1mez]

Evolve X2 case would look good with a bronze metal against the black. Also gunmetal. And a gold metal against white plastic/ interior would look pristine. Gold / black looks good as is too.

[@RidiculuzPrime]

12:20 Paul... those fans are the prototype 140mm versions of the T30 series (not D30). 140mm version of D30 series has been available for a while now.

[@miguelmc2289]

I would immediately buy an Evolve X2 but for ITX. Wood veneer instead of the black contour (could apply a wallpaper on it) and the silver brushed aluminum finish would look sick. A combination of Mac look and Fractal’s. Loving their design path.

[@YoutubeSupportServices]

9:19 Gotta say;... I really do love "trims" and "back to front compatability" !

[@devonmoreau]

I like that G400, I'll been saving that one to my shopping list :)

[@DrForbin001]

NIce case, I water build doesnt seem hard water build fiendly but I love the unique design, very fresh!

[@mikeoleksa]

Phanteks is KILLING it! NICE STUFF!!! Color really doesn't matter to me. If I like a case, but it doesn't come in the color I'd like, vinyl wrap has become my friend. I've been on a blue trend lately with different textures like carbon fiber and brushed aluminum.

[@jskop566]

I'll probably grab one of those Glacier kits. Extremely intriguing.

[@hardwire666too]

If I were making a case like those Phanteks 3 sided glass cases I would make the colored inserts easily removable and offer them in a slew of anodized colors. As well as some form of an RGB diffuser. Perhaps even a visible LED array that can programed like a display. All would definitely hike up the price but I think it would be worth it.

[@Artista_Frustrado]

the irony that NVidia deecided to paint their metal accents before this case came out, it would perfectly match a 30-series

[@Grihmmy]

Really nice new builds there, and these cleaner cases looks really good. Personally, im not a fan of cases with a massive logo on, but these looks both less " game gimmick " and more stealthy and clean. As for colors, natural as wood and stone are always beautiful, but for going a step further, perhaps a sort of " mix your own pattern or color " when ordering in some sort of app or website feature, and get a custom look? Pricing for the watercooling really nailed it. Very affordable and looks easy enough for someone like me to test it out that's never tried it before.

[@jonRock]

I'd like maybe a way to customize the color of those top and bottom pieces. They should just make them entirely diffuse RGB

[@kettusnuhveli341]

That gold accented one would look so good with some Asus ProArt parts! (And yes, I am aware of the current Asus drama...)

[@yc_030]

Wow I actually love that first phantek case

[@halcyondraconis7437]

Phanteks - Love the Evolv X2 but I'd want a version where the main chassis is white with the internal accent piece the colors you're already contemplating (but white on that would also be good).

[@kyledukes9788]

2 tone black and white would be soooo cool in that case

[@stephennagatoshi4419]

I do think that for the X2, a dark grey like gunmetal or space grey would be cool for like a nice blackout or galaxy looking build.

[@robertmajors1737]

A black with copper colored aluminum version would look sick in that evolve x2.

[@ericwinberg5302]

...Also Phanteks appreciate that "brick" mesh vs circle.

[@pikkon38]

yes the gold on that case looks sick! id buy that

[@ffenixrising]

I'd like to see curved glass for the Evolv X2, so there are no seams and it will help prevent dust from entering.

[@AsthmaQueen]

For the rbg power supply I'd hope it has better controllers than the Lian li one Right now for those your best bet is using Arduino to make it fully addressable

[@AtomskTheGreat]

would have loved to see a rackmount-version of the enthoo.

[@rvdeddrift]

NexLinq is a cool ecosystem I can dig that. And any type of competition is good for the industry. So go for it Phanteks! We need a cleaner lookin goption, with better granularity, or framerate... I dunno how to explain it, but that one looks far smoother than the other cats turds! Lol! sick video, Paul, great edit Joe... And EFF YEAH for computex! Have fun homies!

[@DJ-wh3mr]

Man I love that gold evolve 2

[@Neeb1337]

I agree on the black and white on the X2. =)

[@C76Caravan]

Red metal for the Evolv X2 if the rest is staying black... Red-Black is always a good combo

[@KeeperOLight]

looks like it would be negative pressure, so you'd want to close off the grates in the back to be safe, depends on the rad resistance Id say

[@annynmatheson5089]

I would really like the light bronze color with white instead of black.

[@BandidoDescalzo]

The first case looks like a kitchen mixer, I’m just wanting for someone to come lift the top up and put a big mixing bowl in

[@EdDale44135]

Surprised the prototype with the 3 sides glass does not have a wood option for the interior.

[@richardajoy79]

That glacier ez-fit is cool, it's about time we had more choice... I'm wondering if it's only clear soft tubing or can we choose black?

[@thenamelesspoet]

Oh, I like the glass case! Blue and red for a color! But I'd probably be the only one who wants it lol

[@Oceanborn712]

That 24pin RGB cable looks kinda neat at first but if they don't include a normal non-RGB 24pin cable along with this one there's gonna be issues once you want to use it in a less lit up build. So I can see myself buying that if there's the right options included, but not if it's the only one. I ditched my Lian Li Strimmer cables and RGB RAM when I moved my system to the Termaltake CTE C600 MX as that would have been too much RGB in the middle of the case and I wouldn't want to have to buy another PSU because of something like that.

[@zbigniewkrajewski7536]

Great cases from Phanteks! I would love ripe cherry colour metallic and turquise metallic! Be more brave with colours guys from Phanteks, thanks Paul for great vid :)

[@caffeinecreature]

With VR moving away from base stations to inside-out tracking I don't mind glass panels on cases too much anymore, but early on having a big glass cube on your desk was very detrimental to everything SteamVR-related.

[@Noodles1771]

White and black would be great for the phanteks case. I hope the scores with an air cooler on the cpu is viable for that case.

[@OlettaLiano]

I have to say, the Evolve X2 cases look rather handsome. But not enough to get me to switch from my Thermaltake CTE C750 Air.

[@DGgode]

I like the Evolv X2 and would consider upgrading from my Hyte Y60. I would love to see it in white, but then again I wonder, will they make the custom cooling (EZ-Fit) available in white as well?

[@majestynlm1206]

I would go for this case if they could manage to provide a second radiator placement.

[@SiRTazman1834]

The last case looks like it could be in Star Wars on the Death Star. 🙂

[@boss350z5]

Id buy that evolve case ASAP...

[@thseed7]

Always consider Motherboard, GPU, RAM and Cooler colors for cases that open. I would love something more interesting, but when you see everything inside, black, white and silver/grey are the most common options I think people will stick with.

[@JohnWilliams-gy5yc]

With this case, you can build invisible hard lines with zero RGB fans. Good job, Phantek.

[@tlv8555]

If you do that I'm swapping your fans out for RGB fans when you're asleep & you can't stop me

[@JohnWilliams-gy5yc]

@@tlv8555 In 2024 the rights to no RGB are unapologetically fully supported by large players like Apply and ASUS.

[@nevill1947]

​@@tlv8555full rainbow too

[@barn0wl]

I don't like the curve on the first case but otherwise its very nice looking. That tiny pump/res seems really nice though as an ITX user who watercools but looks like its a D5 and not DDC so not as thin as id like, I use a phanteks Glacier R160C in my build

[@bryndaldwyre3099]

The only issue I see with the Phanteks glass case is you need to keep up the housekeeping of it otherwise it'll just collect dust all through the inside of the glass much like vacuum cleaners with clear dust collectors. The sever case though, that thing looks awesome. Would make for a great case replacement to my old mid-tower case I have now.

[@californiaholtz]

Let's say those 'Shark Bite' style fittings have barbs, not 'grooves'. It's like a fishing hook barb. A groove indicates it's some sort of depression but this is a catching feature.

[@nobody-zc7um]

I reluctantly had to finally part with my mid-2000s Thermaltake Armor ATX full tower case last year because my PSU swap didn't fit in it for some reason. I'm a weirdo with a bunch of spinning hard disks and the Phanteks Enthoo Pro II was one of the few modern-ish cases that could actually take them all. It was worth it though because the airflow is a thousand times better and there's way more room for long GPUs.

[@eekos]

That first case is impressive

[@brianzjones]

I like both the silver and the pictured black trim on the Phanteks case. I do wish the glass was curved to match the innards - just the front piece, with 2 flat sides. $150 is not unreasonable. $120 would be nice; $150 w/the curved glass.... :^) My pennies, -bZj

[@BB-uj1jp]

The RGB cabel is Amazing. Singe it is not a cover. Hope it comes out!

[@TSRB87]

I like the first case. My only issue with bottom mounted fans is with big GPUs is it's harder to fit a sag brace and that poor gpu was holding on for dear life

[@KD-_-]

Still using enthoo elite on 7th Gen threadripper The crazy part is the 4090 doesn't even look small in there 😳

[@SVT_LIGHTNING]

Man that g400 is sweet!!! I use electric tape in the front of both of my g500a's for my 3 140 m25's for better air blow directing. When the front panel is off it looks ghetto but it works lol Phanteks actually has the right idea and I love it. Been using the electric tape idea since with my gen 1 enthoo evolv tempered case which is known for the worst air flow out of any phanteks case ever. And it cooks anything inside it. But it's a beautiful case and it's in my office now as an art piece on a shelf with all my old evga z170 ftw and 6700k and gtx 1070. And that Evolv x2 is cool but the graphics card is already at its limit there with space and the 50 series or 60 series will more than likely be longer and bigger. And wtf phanteks?!!! When is the damn 140 t30's coming out?!!! My m25's had just about had it.

[@donaldpetersen2382]

Yes the 140mm Phanteks are coming! * excited spinning up sounds *

[@TechedOff]

Strimer like product looks cool. Just hope it’s sold stand alone and not exclusive to a specific PSU

[@arniejonassen]

We're going from fish tank cases to coffee maker cases. What a time to be alive 😁

[@VanBurenPhilips]

Black & white! For the evolv x2. Tell them Paul