NZXT Phantom 630 Overview, Benchmarks and Installation Tutorial at HiTechLegion.com

[@progenitor_amborella]

Finally someone that shows how to take the top off without being unsure of breaking it, thank you!

[@totylow]

This is the most complete video/review/ fan benchmark I ever seen. This video make me sub, favorite, thumps ups and BUYING the case. Thx a lot! NZXT FTW!

[@EpicDnB]

I really like Videos like these. Showing off all the important functions needed in Reallife-environment. Keep going this. I appreciate.

[@robober7251]

Thank you very much! I have had this case for four years and learned quite a bit.

[@nk0surfer]

One of the best case reviews I've seen in youtube! Well done mate!

[@peter5331]

Solid no nonsense video presentation that moves right along. Totally like the chassis ,Thanks man !

[@lucky88shp]

Very very detailed and organized review! I am happy I made the choice of buying this case...it'll be fun to OC my components now without worrying about heat!

[@chillboy1996]

This was an absolutely fantastic review! Definitely going to be ordering this case in my new build now. I'm going for and SLI/crossfire atx build and this just looks perfect with all the space and cooling. Thankyou very much HTL!

[@HiTechLegion]

Very good point. I am going to install a dual bay res and play around with it a bit, as well as ask NZXT directly to see if there is a solution.

[@gng13]

An answer from me personally, as someone who has reviewed and owned basically every AiO and uses a Phantom 630 - The 630 has the room to drop an NZXT X60 right in, and is one of the few cases that has that ability. Take advantage of it. If you can drop in a much better performing and MUCH quieter cooler for the same price, why would you possibly use the inferior cooler?

[@NotLuciidity]

So for the fan hub you have all the connections on there but then what do you connect the hub to?

[@JD-USA]

Great video! One omission: I wish you had tried connecting the SATA power and data cables to the SSD's on the back of the motherboard. There is very little clearance, especially when using one of the SATA power connectors in the middle of a longer SATA power cable.

[@HiTechLegion]

The Phantom 530 is a slightly smaller version of this case. The build quality is identical, but the 630 has a little more flexibility in component options (especially cooling) simply because it is larger.

[@HiTechLegion]

That depends on the PSU you choose, and it's cable lengths. I had no issue with be quiet! DPP 10, Cooler Master V Series, Fractal Design Newton R3 or High Power Astro Series in this case.

[@HiTechLegion]

You have to unclip the optical drive/bay reservoir so it slides forward a couple of inches (or pulls out completely).

[@TheTeflon490]

Excellent and very detailed review, it helped me a lot. Thanks! I am going to order it, I just hope the gunmetal color looks as superb in reality as it does in the video.

[@HiTechLegion]

Thanks! It's a great case to work with, very easy to keep things clean. Good luck with your build!

[@jpthsd]

I have this case and I must admit ,,the case is AWESOME,,,the best case I purchased since the last computer I got 33mhz Intel (seriously yes it was 33mhz Intel cpu at that time) I prefer that side slide door like that, additional airflow better than the look :). NZXT was nice enough to send me that slide door with 200MM fan WITHOUT charge! I wonder if we can mount 280mm AIO push-pull config?

[@TheKenpachiBankai]

Really helpful, did not know how to remove the casing.

[@HiTechLegion]

It will fit, but I am not sure if the stock tubing is long enough.

[@WedgeBob]

I'm assuming that the NEW Phantom 630 Windowed Edition is this modular as well? If there are still those SSD mounts on the back of the mobo tray, I see myself putting maybe a 480GB SSD for Steam/gaming, and a 240GB SSD for booting Windows back there, then having the one hard drive cage for a 4TB HDD would be ideal, then the rest being airflow. Seems rather interesting. Might give this case a try for sure.

[@teeblack06]

i heard some people shave the little tabs off the sides but the only thing is you wont be able to put the 5.25 covers back on.

[@HiTechLegion]

I actually realized that several days after the video was done. I didn't go back to mention it simply because of how easy it is to remove the 5.25's, so it makes it pretty much a non-factor. Also, it isn't an unusual situation, and the necessity for pulling off the nose after the build is done will be very limited.

[@JMAFilmsUK]

How do you get manufactures to send you products? I really like reviewing tech!

[@roloskywalker_]

Love the review and installation videos, keep up the good work.

[@ethanfine9700]

I am having quite a hard time getting the front panel off... I have pulled as hard as I can, but all it does is lift/slide the case... Help?

[@justinfuller7418]

Just had a question with ram compatibility while having the phanteks cooler installed. What ram did you use in the video (if any)? And would I have to use low profile ram with this cooler/case combo? Thanks!

[@aleczhang9526]

Could there be any problems with cabling? Like the cable from the PSU is too short to reach the motherboard? Or does that all depend on what you choose.

[@daviesjack12]

I want to choose a computer case but I do not know what to choose coolermaster cosmos 2 , nzxt phantom 630 or the bitfinix shanobie XL...........please reply

[@HiTechLegion]

The case really plays no part in the RAM compatibility. I used ADATA XPG Xtreme in this video, but have used taller RAM than that with the TC14PE. Slightly taller than standard RAM will work - Mushkin Frostbyte style, Patriot Viper, etc. It is the larger RAM heatsinks that are an issue.

[@todox50cent]

What's the best place to mount a radiator temperature-wise?

[@lupiyorro]

Do you recommend to me buy the NZXT Phantom 630 now a days 2019??? Thanks...

[@prikameric3463]

NEGRO

[@shinori8232]

Is it possible to mount 1 x 240mm Rad in the bottom and another 240mm Rad on the Front at the same time ?

[@SkylarMelo]

Depends on if Corsair sends them it. Unless they get their own, which I highly doubt.

[@Mattcamel51]

Will a Kraken X60 fit on the bottom (tubing closest to the rear of the case) with an AX1200i PSU installed? Also will the tubing reach the CPU from the bottom with the fans mounted below the radiator?

[@fausto412]

so how do you get the dust filter off when you want to clean it?

[@teeblack06]

i have this in matte black. only thing i dont like is that you cant pull of the front bezel with the 5.25 bays occupied.

[@RenGaming]

Great review and a great case. I've owned one since release but now its water cooling time. I've read its possible to fit a 360 rad in the top, do you know if this is correct?

[@gng13]

That is correct. The top is all set for it.

[@RenGaming]

Many thanks George.. and with Christmas just the corner :)

[@HiTechLegion]

First, let me answer representing HTL - the question is answered more times than I can count in the video, the review, and in NZXT's product page.

[@PAXthe4Th]

great video got one case but the high piiieeep stimulated my own tinitus

[@teeblack06]

it can be an issue if you have bay reservoir.

[@AezothPlays]

Well, mine did not come with standoffs pre-installed.

[@HiTechLegion]

Personally, I would call the looks even. It is the functionality of the 630 that really blows away the original.

[@gng13]

The answer from me personally, as one who reviewed the case as well as just about every CPU cooler around - "Who cares? The NZXT Kraken X60 bolts right into the Phantom 630. It is a MUCH better performer, much quieter and costs almost exactly the same." Basically what I am saying...would you buy a new Bentley and ask if you could install cloth Honda Accord seats?

[@gunngin3586]

so.. how many fans are included? and what type

[@ZenichAlt]

3 x 200mm (top, front, side), 1 x 140mm (rear).

[@VSoulLesS]

I cannot figure out how to get the fans to work, connect them to where on the motherboard or the power supply?!

[@HiTechLegion]

Samer Youssef fans get plugged into the fan headers on the motherboard or to a fan controller which is on the back of the case and should have a board

[@gng13]

Samer Youssef The fans come already connected to the fan controller. The fan controller has a 4-pin molex that plus into the PSU.

[@VSoulLesS]

HiTechLegion Thanks for your reply but I just cannot see it. imgur.com/JQRVkBx which of these connect to where?

[@VSoulLesS]

George Cella imgur.com/JQRVkBx are you talking about this? It doesn't fit into anything on the PSU.

[@gng13]

Samer Youssef yes, the large one on the left in your hand.

[@darkwarrior585]

I want more western digital thingy slots

[@soxi_]

Please reply. how do i get the front panel off?? I am pulling as hard as i can and it is not even moving. im trying to install a h100i please help

[@gng13]

I have had a couple of these cases, and never had any issues getting the nose off. Just a simple tug on the bottom as I did here at 10:50 got it off. However, i did have one that had issues with the pressure fit in the top. I had to squeeze the pressure fit together from behind the mounting area. You may need to try that. As much as I am curious as to why you would be putting an H100i in a case that can take a Kraken X60 bolted right in....I am even more curious as to why you would need to take the nose off to do it.

[@soxi_]

I heard that h100i is a good choice for water cooler. but from what it seems i need to take off the top panel to put some screws on the top to place the rad. to open the top dont you have to open the front?

[@gng13]

You should take the front off to take the top off, but the top will come off if you pull out the top of the front a little bit. As far as the H100i....middling performance, loud and expensive. The Kraken X60 is limited by the cases that it fits in, but offers significantly better performance and less noise at the same price point. I won't even go into the open loop options at only $20 more than an H100i....

[@soxi_]

Alright thanks for the response!

[@soxi_]

George Cella Do you know if you have to unscrew anything or anything like that. i have all my parts in except the water cooler. ive tried pushing those pin things together but its just not working it doesnt even move at all.

[@54carlje]

we never get to see how the power and sata cables connect to the SSD's.

[@gng13]

They plug in the same way they do on a mechanical drive.

[@54carlje]

George Cella I mean is there room for the sata power connector since the drive is right against the side.

[@gng13]

Carl Erickson Straight cables are no issue since they are not wider than the drive. 90 degree SATA cables can be used, but should be avoided in this type of mounting.

[@CoquiAudio]

nice metal color :)

[@tilkec23]

how do i remove the front panel?

[@SomeUrbanNinja]

+tilkec23 You have to lift it from the bottom. The Case came with instructions... did you not read it?

[@gng13]

+SomeUrbanNinja So, he asked a question about something clearly shown in the video. This would pretty well indicate that he didn't even bother watching that. What would you say the odds are that he read the manual?

[@SomeUrbanNinja]

At least I answered the question for him.

[@1953globetrotter]

the camera was aimed at the speakers neck...smile

[@HiTechLegion]

Yes.

[@tilkec23]

oh thanks i see it now

[@cristiansoave5752]

Que buen gabo.....

[@WerthersOriginal131]

ohei

[@darkwarrior585]

Jk

[@Lolimaster]

Too many fans for my taste.

[@HiTechLegion]

Yes.