NZXT Phantom 630 Gaming Case Unboxing & First Look Linus Tech Tips

[@mithilamadawa6867]

My childhood dream ATX case

[@Octoschizare]

A good reason why the drives mount from the back side panel instead of the typical front side panel is because of the fan on the front side panel. When that fan is plugged in and the cable is secured tightly, it is often cumbersome to open up the case when there's a fan cable attached to the door. There are no fan cables interfering with the other side panel so fiddling the hard drive installations is easier to do.

[@LinusTechTips]

We are always evolving and getting into a new rhythm with a new team and new procedures. Give us some time.

[@hundredandonenames]

the top natively supports 2x140mm set ups, so you would put it in the top of the case, this case is actually really neat for water cooling in general, you could put a triple rad in the top and dual in the front, and a single in the back if you needed it. and there area few 200mm rad's available, so you could totally get 4 radiators in this...

[@Traumglanz]

so incredible bad sound quality on this video

[@LinusTechTips]

I know. We know what the problem is but we can't fix it because we already filmed a batch of videos that day. Everything afterward should be fine now.

[@ADifficultQuest]

Makes sense, well the video is still very good even though the audio is corrupted. Keep up the good content!!

[@ezforsaken]

LOVE the colors and the removable disk cages!

[@venom29012]

I have the Switch 810 and I love it, there is so much space in the case for rads and components. The only thing I do not like about the 810 is that because it is a full tower it is quite the pain to move but that's expected. If you want to do serious water cooling, I would go with the Switch as you could easily fit a triple rad, two dual rads, and a single rad, but it's more which one you like the look of.

[@Galexlol]

Linus,please hear me out. The first time i saw your channel was because of an old video of i think the sennheiser HD 800 where you put them on in that really "storage-like" room (the old room that is) with stuff everywhere around you in your job outfit. You described perfectly what the product was,made everything feel really smooth and not weird and you actually put them on,which surprised me since lots of reviews just talk about them and don't do anything. I didn't subscribe that day. PART 2 ->

[@AgentZero88]

I think I've found my new case! :))

[@marshallyanda]

I'm so happy I found this channel. I love KZbin an stop man. Your rock man, keep on doing the asome job. Vissva, Malaysoa

[@HaliaeetusOsprey]

Good video as ever, but can you print out your audio settings (and.or the microphone itself) and do a ceremonial burning of them?

[@Georg1979]

This looks to be a pretty well thought out case. I like it.

[@Seanmmvi]

that fan header circuit board header is easily the coolest thing ive ever seen...!

[@Georg1979]

Linus, reversing the drive sleds, means you only have to take off one sidepanel, when changing an HDD. In a conventional case design, you have to pull off both sidepanels, to change an HDD.

[@saadabbassre]

Came here to look for a review of the Phantom 630 that I am planning to pick up second-hand... I have watched a lot of recent Linuc Tech Tips vids and love them, the (much) younger Linus looks so strange! I miss the goofiness. I want to install 3 x corsair hydro x 360 radiators in this case, so far seems like it will fit it all.

[@danktank62]

I just ordered this and it on the way!! I cant wait to start building my new PC!!!!! I'm gonna watch this every day until its here.

[@hellopants123]

Yes, you can put 2 rads and there is support for a 360mm RAD at the top

[@Bowen151]

If you build it they will come :). Like the cable management possibilty. Nice big space in the trench for cables. My fractal R3 falls down in that department, a modular PSU is deffs needed these days!

[@LinusTechTips]

ninja before part 3. I really do want to hear you out, but I'm running out of time :p

[@Galexlol]

but i was left with a really good memory of that guy that made these awesome reviews in that really professional yet "homey" ambient that made you relax while listening and not cringe because of the how much the guy talking acted,you were really natural (as you are now) and that's what i remembered. As i saw more reviews on other channels,i always remembered how you described perfectly that product and other channels felt really weird,fake and way too "homey",literally unboxing at home. PART 3

[@Huqo]

Very nice, this could be the case for my next build, easy acces and love that fan controller

[@TheFreakyGames]

You are fast... Linus, you always know hot to surprise us!

[@halomaster0007]

NZXT Phantom Full Tower has 150mm Clearance for CPU heatsink. NZXT Phantom 630 has 170mm. Doesn't seem like much, but the 'original' lacks the room for a side fan and an NH-D14 CPU cooler; however, the 630 has enough room. 630 has 2x usb 3.0, single switch all-fan control, modular 3.5 inch bays, rear I/O led, and a few other various things. If you want to know more head on over to Newegg and look at either the original or the 630; there is a chart of the differences on either item page.

[@matthewseery7969]

530* and nzxt has a teaser for a new case coming out soon!

[@huskarz]

9:45 love how linus just talks to himself sometimes

[@J3K4Y249]

But in the top front you can because there is the front i/o with the usb ports. And covering the fans doesn't mean to me with cloth or something similar especially when I let them spin with low rpm's. Also I wouldn't go with 2 x 200mm fans because I wanna have positive air pressure in my case --> 2 x 200mm fans as intakes and 1 x 200mm and the rear fan (120 or 140mm) as exhausts. Keeps most of the dust outside.

[@Jankiz007]

Linus, for the audio- use a separate recording device from the rig you currently use and that way you can have good quality audio to go with the video quality ;) To sync up the audio, just clap a few times infront of the cameras, and then align the audio spikes to match.... (also works for recording via two cameras and switching between them afterwards)

[@AnnHiroCh]

I think he took your advice

[@tyrazR]

Great unboxing, thanks ! I enjoyed the dual cam.

[@PrickityPrick]

I completely agree. An external one is so much more practical and having 1 or 2 5.25" bays would actually be a good. That way if the person doesn't use optical they could fill up the 2 spaces with a reservoir.

[@TheRegalRolston]

Linus the rear HDD mounting is so that you can still daisy chain your HDD power cords should you choose to stealth them!

[@IM00NIEI]

reversing the hard drive cage makes sense, always a pain to get the sata/power back in.

[@DK_Son]

Totally sold on it. I was gonna get gun metal grey.... but I'm really liking the white now!

[@pkinvincible1]

Fair enough. My HAF-X has a flat top, but like this case the top is populated by two 200mm fans. You shouldn't cover those up, so there's that too. I haven't had a case I could sit things on since I broke away from mid tower cases. Most full towers that I've seen come with dual **0mm mounts at the top these days.

[@Stuio505]

Love the review! Really thinking of using this case to build new water cooled rig. It seems to give you plenty of options and i like the built in fan controller. :)

[@Lucifronz]

"...and you know what? There's actually a lot of plastic wrap, so we're gonna do that off-camera." Ohhh Linus, you shameful amateur. The most satisfying part of getting something new, sleek and shiny is peeling off the plastic protective covering. I sure hope he learned his lesson.

[@slickplaid]

I would have loved to see that light you were talking about on the back of the case, on the IO ports.

[@PaulTheFox1988]

Great case and great video Linus as always, my only gripe with the Phantom is the side panel, why can't they give us the option of either a full size window panel, OR a mesh side panel? I hate the look of having both, and this case would be nearly perfect if it weren't for that. It'd be nice for you to give products a score though, your reviews feel kinda empty without it, and although I understand you may have reasons for not doing it, I just feel it would finish your videos off perfectly ^__^

[@grantblough1996]

thanks man i have been watching most of your videos as i am new to gaming PC's. so watching all of your videos has been a major help thank you some thing i wanted to ask do you guys sell your build some where and out of the Phantom cases which would you suggest for some one thats new to PC's cases but might up grade in the future and does not want to have to buy another case to fit some thing thank you and have a nice day by the way really enjoyed watching your whole room water cooling thanks again

[@ReaLzEdits]

This is the best looking thing ever got my one painted gunmetal grey with purple flakes mmmmm

[@migadepancito]

Mark Smith Were you able to find the no window version of the 630? I WANT MAH INTAKES :C

[@alvarg]

Cool Blue only in black

[@FatGooseArts]

very good unboxing/first look. I think you just convinced me to get this case rather than the Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced :)

[@ArthurMandel]

I love this, Been waiting since the original showing of it at CES, BUT, it would be even better if I could buy it...How about that Linus? Ya gonna put it up for sale on NCIX or are we just showing cool things we can't buy? lol

[@MrPete1985]

I think he talked about it in a live stream, some they (NCIX) resell as open box, some he gets to keep, and I think he said sometimes the manufactures make him send it back.

[@ArchoGaming]

Hay can you do a big build in this case so we can see what it looks like in full gear?

[@vettexl]

If I'm not mistaken, did you miss showing us how to remove the top and front filters?

[@kman2745]

his already said, all of the distorted audio in the unboxing were all filmed on the same day, by the time they realized, it was too late. They fixed it now

[@DevilishGFX]

linus ur a beast keep it up. And when will the Antec GX700 be released?

[@julianomaxter]

i watch the videos becauso of linus, not looking for sound/video quality, yeh, it's better when it's better, but LINUS IS LINUS, he rules

[@samuelfeguer]

Love my original Phantom, building a new rig in this one would be sick.

[@J00cyT]

More than enough. And with a slight OC, You'll have a beast

[@lucky88shp]

The decision has been made! This is the case I am buying as I am getting it at an incredible price of $139.99 + $9.99 Rebate = $129.99! Nothing can beat this at that price!

[@Thiccolo]

for the love of god its fixed, he just recorded all of the videos with distorted audio on the same day. you should read the comments on previous videos instead of just commenting your complaints

[@teeblack06]

so you can put a 240/280mm radiator up top in push or pull and still keep the 200mm fans on top of that?

[@RedStyla]

I bought one yesterday on overclockers uk, should be arriving this week

[@HIMISOCOOL]

some of it is reviewers kits which get returned, other is off the shelf and is often sold on the big ass warehouse sales

[@FuryyyFX]

It's 2015 and i still want a Twinkie !! :D

[@earwigy1990]

Hey Linus, I am a videographer too, Why don't you shoot dual camera and then edit accordingly instead of live switching and editing and all that? It will keep you from having to worry so much about the switcher when unboxing and you won't have anymore "wrong camera switch" or cameras randomly out of focus and all the other technical issues you guys have often. You can also hire me on and show you the WAYYYYS!

[@J00cyT]

Linus I think all will agree, we loved your vids the most when it was all simple.. Slick with one cam... GR8 audio GR8 vid..

[@LifeWithoutBeats]

Its usually sold as an open box at ncix warehouse sales

[@LinusTechTips]

I'm ninja-ing you before you can post part 2.

[@hikid98]

By far my favorite case

[@simezra]

looks like my next case really liked this one

[@CreamOfWeber]

You might want different fan speeds to adjust the vacuum inside the case.

[@TEDdeMedici]

Passively cool your system in this

[@yo93yeah]

i guess the fan on the side can be removed and the fan mounting as well so that will leave the mesh alone and its pretty much the same as a window

[@Glathier]

I really loved the way you did your example with the fan speeds rofl

[@tylerhorsman]

Just bought a black one, picking it up tomorrow!

[@CheunAngTe]

Awesome case. Need to see a built made by Linus in this case :)

[@GeneralHawx]

they likely use this as the display model at the NCIX store

[@Galexlol]

So i went back to your channl and watched more and more reviews and loved every single one,even the ones i didn't care about because of how you were making jokes and not making it feel awkward at all,so i subscribed and can say that you're the best reviewer right now on youtube,no sweat. But something is changing. That feel that i got when watching your videos,that "professionalism yet homey" (i'm italian so please if you don't get what i'm talking about tell me) doesn't come to me anymore PART4

[@garrettmohr4301]

I want to see Linus do a crazy double rad build in this case

[@TriumphHacker]

when exactly will this case be available for purchase? im sorry if it was mentioned in the video, i was distracted by the sexy case and the twinkies lol

[@travismcshane5679]

Yep, the top supports three 120mm, two 140mm or two 200mm fans in the top. The Kraken X60 is two 140mm.

[@reubenvm]

I love the look of the Phantom series, but I think the Obsidian 900D looks awesome.

[@reubenvm]

I realized it, I have been looking at a 410 for a little while. I'm not 'sore' at all, but I fully agree that the 410 has a lot of options for the price point. However, the 820 is the better case. I'm not trying to argue with you, I agree that the 410 has better value.

[@Meredius]

Love your show even when the audio is bad...

[@SerDread]

newegg has them in stock at the moment if you are still searching

[@govindawicke]

nice case, i'm considering to get it. do you have any other nzxt cases that you would recommend?

[@Tristandacunha69]

You could also mount a dual 200mm fan in the top!

[@pkinvincible1]

4x 200mm filtered intakes, 1 120mm exhaust (GPU not withstanding). That's about as positive as it gets, lol. This case has an almost identical design from a cooling perspective. If you want a table you can always do some case modding. Weld 4 "arms" to the beams above the side panels and put a flat surface on the arms. That'd give you plenty of fan clearance. Warning: This may look ridiculous.

[@m-artiiii]

9:15 I think you got the hand measuring thing from the guy that showcased the 900D in CES ;p

[@DavidGreen1993]

You didn't show the accessories! Also to me it doesn't look like there is any grommit for the 8 pin cable in the top of the case to come out by the CPU?

[@bossmann1313]

great review and awesome case

[@neonraingaming6293]

Which Twinkie Graphics card would you recommend? Money isnt an issue

[@Thendlessilence]

Phobya extreme 400 in the top, phobya extreme 200 up front, and a dual 120/140 at the bottom with low fpi and slow fans, ssd's on the back, and maybe some 5.25 to 3.5 adapters if you need mechanical, and viola, silent WC system, BAM

[@Lukeschedel]

No all the reviewers are given "samples" for free. They can keep them or sell them or do whatever they want for them. It cost like $50 for a company to send the product to linus but in return they get thousands of dollars of sales.

[@PhantomVedvrat]

Between Phantom 820 and this one, which one would you recommend? I'm planning to buy and this one has more room but yet its cheaper than the 820.

[@AlfaPro1337]

The price is nice, and have features that I need from the Swtich 810, but sadly, I hate the front cover for the bays.

[@bassa69]

iam planning on buying this case soon so thanks for a great video

[@JYCrazy1]

Woah woah, are you saying the Phantom 820 won't fit Noctua 140mm fans? :O I just ordered both of those! I think the Noctua NF-A15, which is a 140mm fan, actually mounts as if it were 120mm...

[@Willie6785]

Hey Linus, you should film normally from all the angles and edit the right camera angles afterwards instead of manually switching them, just an opinion!

[@brandonrayce7741]

Can you remove the fan mount on the hdd/ssd mount and place it on the single or double? i only run a ssd and hdd and would like to take advantage of that without having 2 extra bays. If not, its fine though. Can't wait to get this case!

[@Sharp_3yE]

Very nice case. Lots of options. Major water cooling rig can def be put in that. I personally dont need all that stuff n I dont like the doors in the fronts cuz when I want to open the cd drive I dont want some door getting in my way.

[@Ruiso7]

the force of the air flow of the 4 x 200mm fans will make the rear fan spin with out plugin the fan XD

[@thestalker]

Really wanted a corsair 600t but now I want this one so much more.

[@LTfuzzyboots]

its decided then!! switch 810 :) im buying a new case to try my hand at watercooling, thanks for the input :)

[@rene13cross]

Linus, why do you put so much value on the "flex" of the side panels?

[@adelonic1]

awesome case linus

[@TheJ666C]

i have the first phantom in black/orange and im see its geting better and better