Phanteks Enthoo Pro II Review - 3960X/10700K TIMELAPSE build

[@hankmoody5514]

omg dual motherboards! I'm so happy I bought this case

[@evildeedz66]

Thanks for the swift review! I'm glad there's coverage as soon as it's out, also hoping to see more reviews from Dawson, they're good.

[@KitGuruJames]

Thanks. 👍

[@maxheadroom6833]

He is the daddy of cable management!! Best person Ive seen when it comes to cable management!

[@JTBivens]

Just ordered this case. Along with drive mounts. It is going to be my new media system.

[@bgtubber]

I can't help but point out the impeccable cable management. Excellent dual purpose build.

[@KitGuruJames]

Thanks. 👍

[@MichaelChan0308]

I have the Phanteks P600S and it is an excellent case. This case seems to be great, and your suggestion to add more room for the backside makes sense as it would potentially make the side radiator compatible with the front radiator as well. And the vertical GPU for dual system would have better clearance from the glass

[@isbestlizard]

Such neat cable management, and cute to see an AMD and intel system coexisting without fighting! :D

[@MickHollywood]

Never thought about running 2 pc's in the same case. Now you have got me thinking. This seems to be a very customizable case they have obviously spent a lot of time planning what we might want in our systems. I like the way they think and the quality looks amazing. Love the magnetic filters. Overall if I could afford 2 systems I think this would be the way to go. Love the video, its great to see how some one else does it and makes it look so good. Wish I had the skill you have James. Great review look forward to the next one.

[@KitGuruJames]

Thanks!

[@seyley2901]

Love the neat cabling, thanks for the review, thumbs up.

[@10th_Doctor]

A dual system is my goal by the end of the year with this case. First my main gaming system with it's own set of drives while using my current one for my iray render server, photoshop, and substance painter. Then once the new one is paid off, fit an itx in the bottom and toss my current system.

[@NoLuv4Hoz]

Awesome job! Thank you for demonstrating an actual dual system build with this case. May have to pick one or two of them up.

[@sulfuroxford4095]

Can I put just one system in this case .

[@anactualfennecfox1]

@@sulfuroxford4095 Yes, you can. You don't *have* to put more than one build in it; in fact, it seems like the general use case for that space is extra hard drive mounts.

[@knownas6217]

Probably my dream ideal system, if you add in a little more ram and a lot more storage.

[@captainworstpirateiveheard9842]

Thanks for the video (and the site review) KG! Ordered mine and can't wait! I wanted the dual vertical gpu setup for my xfire Vega 64s 😁

[@donkeysunited]

That is one professional looking build with incredibly neat cabling. Well done. A blower style GPU might suit the ITX space better.

[@KitGuruJames]

Thanks :)

[@jonathaneberlein5650]

Great stuff man. Dig the accent. Keep it up man.

[@ZanderLexx]

Look ! It's the Enthoo 719(Luxe 2) Meshify :) . People kinda asking when there will be a airflow version of the Luxe 2. PS : I own the Luxe 2 and it's a behemoth of a case on my desk :) I love it! But I don't think I'll change it for the Pro 2 now. But I could change it for a meshed/airflow version of the Evolv X. I have 4 120 mm fans intake in the front, 2 120 mm fans intake in the bottom, a kraken X 52 on the side for the GPU GTX 1080 TI and a kraken X 72 for the CPU in the top plus one 140 mm exaust fan . All fans are EK Vardar Evo .

[@surft]

The Pro is supposed to be quite a feature rich case for the money like the original Pro which only cost about $100. It's meant to be rather feature rich but still budget so there is plastic. If you are on the Luxe you are good with the more premium features. The Pro has always been about value( heh I have the original Pro and got the original Luxe too because I found them so good)

[@gmad4689]

But what are the differences between the 719 and the Pro 2? What accounts for the $40 price difference? Spec dimensions are slightly different, but the configurations appear identical except for the front panel, backside panel window, and front headset/microphone jack. Are the 719's materials on the front panel that much higher quality? Does the Pro 2 have significantly different air flow and thermals or is the mesh mostly for show and marketing? This review references the 719 and the prior extensive video reviews they've done on it, but could you please give us a comparison to the Pro 2?

[@ZanderLexx]

@@gmad4689 The 719 has metal panels for top and front, they are actually plastic and metal but in a good light the finish on the plastic is identical to the finish of the metal which is a rare feature, You don't see this quality very often. Also these panels are a bit complex in design and let a lot of air in and out because there are acting like air guides especially the top one. Also this add to the robust aspect of the case. Another difference is that on the 719 the glass panel is hinged. The LED design is a bit more elaborated on the 719 with a LED strip that goes along the top, front horizontal and vertical and inside as well. Another noticeable difference is in the bottom design of the 719 where the air is drawn only from one side , the right side bottom is closed actually , so if you have a radiator as an exhaust on the bottom all the air is going over your right hand. And on more thing , because of the top panel, I think 719 has better clearance for radiators in push-pull Overall the 719 looks more premium besides Pro 2 only because of the panels, although 719 is not actually considered a premium case like a Evolv X case. I own the 719 and in my opinion it looks a bit better the Pro 2 just because of the metal plating.

[@Planctomycetes]

What are the two songs in the timelapse build called?

[@BlobRob787]

You didn't connect the video card to the ITX motherboard. It would of been nice to see both video cards running at the same time.

[@sean-midwest]

Congrats on the 100k!

[@mikep1985]

Hello friend! I bought the same case, but I can't turn on the backlight of the case (horizontal line inside the case). My motherboard is MSI Carbon X670E. Help me if you can...

[@ithan1977]

Amazing cable managment !!!

[@DiscosDead]

Thanks for the very thorough review! I'm building in this case right now, and there's a SATA connector for an SSD with the bundle of cables from the front of the case - what am I supposed to do with it? Thanks again!

[@ME-dg5np]

Are uable to put an Artic liquid cooler 420 II on top of It ? Tks 👍

[@edwin4625]

This has to be one of the best cases to house two separate pcs in one! You can live stream with this baby easily instead of having separate PCs with their own cases. This for sure is best for live streamers who can use the bottom to house the mini itx with the second GPU to do the output part of your live stream all the while your main GPU is letting you game fully without any hiccups!

[@Vinterloft]

It's crap for *recording* and editing though. The original Phanteks MiniXL was much better because the ITX system was at the top so when you're rendering you're not dumping heat into the gaming PC. And it also had three 5.25" bays for hotswap backplanes so when you're done recording you just swap the drive over to the other system and start editing right away without using external crap or waiting for network transfer.

[@denesk2794]

My only concern with this is that lower GPU smashed against the side panel. Won't that not properly breathe like this? I am considering this case, but do a build without a GPU and run Linux on the bottom ITX space...

[@KeyJayHD]

Any idea how to power on one system instead of two? I figured that if power on stages happen for both systems, I can always just put the second system to sleep it I'm not using it.

[@KitGuruJames]

Each system can be powered on individually. The power button is used for the top system and the reset button can be used to power on the second system.

[@MisterKnobb]

They really are amazing cases.

[@NordicDronePilot]

Thank you for sharing

[@linimasakurniawan]

Thank's and Full Respect For All Information On This Video

[@MrFragManiac]

I'm thinking of getting this case for a i7-13700K, RTX 4090 system with ASRock Z790 Pro RS MB. I may want to get a Mini ITX MB to put my GTX 1080 in the 2nd build position though. It looks like you used the outer two vertical GPU IO slots for the secondary GPU. Is there not enough clearance to use the inner two slots?

[@davidg.250]

25:42 i always say that..when install RGB fans is a nightmare..because space.. nice review man

[@HytmanX]

There is any chance to connect two motherboards ar the same PSU? I have a ROG Strix 1000W PSU with one motheboard connector. If i use a splitter is allright?

[@donovanmacatee5501]

Does anyone know how to get that rgb line to work at the middle bottom of the case

[@samuelkilik8233]

wher to buy additional harddisk tray...

[@07wrxtr1]

Question for ya: Do I need any fan control hubs from Phanteks or does the case come with? I have one on the way now... my older phanteks case had the fan header on the back...

[@elenaburbulea5255]

Интересно и где-же вы поставите ssd sata 3 или жесткие диски ведь радиатор стоит у вас, у меня спереди тоже стоит 420мм радиатор а жесткие поставил в левую сторону.

[@de-todo-un-poco-argentina]

hola es la primera vez que veo algo asi montar 2 pc dentro de un gabinete y 1 fuente que puede alimentar 2 mother.

[@ever6]

Hey what 4x32 ram kit 128gb would you recommend for dark hero w amd 5950x? I want professionally in vfx so maya & motion Capture w motionbuilder adobe products are heavy usage. Blender will be added next w unreal 5 is 3600mhz the sweet spot. I'm not sure for cl & timings on newegg etc..

[@freddieclark]

Hard to find a decent case today that has an external 5.25 slot for DVD/Blu-ray burner, this case looks great, except for that omission.

[@TJ.85]

I used to have a enthoo primo but upgraded to a tower 900 I've liked it but been looking for something new with USB type c and support for 480mm rad since I still use one of those and a 360. This definitely interests me I just need to know the cost and when it will be available.

[@LucidJBizzY]

Love it!

[@iiiiiii4138]

very helpful

[@skillhsn]

Clean build

[@JOSH18041]

i had a quick question on the itx board at teh bottom is there enough room for a 2nd m.2ssd ont he back between teh itx baord and shroud?

[@josephcotter9464]

This build makes me all kinds of jelly.

[@echo2-128]

This case is great..its overkill for my single system but it holds my 480mm rad an was a decent price..so win!!

[@tonn8511]

Благодарю за отличный обзор! Хотелось бы такой блок, но где его взять не знаю.😢

[@miki476]

I want this case for 3 gpu setup.

[@rudihartono8848]

Can I install 2 PSU for each motherboard?

[@heyguyslolGAMING]

I'd be curious what the temps are if you run the main (top) system under load and have the bottom system off because at that point you have very little intake air flow for the top system. It appears that this case is designed as such that the top system is somewhat dependent on the bottom system also being on to supply full air flow. I think one way this potential problem could be avoided was to make the case slightly taller so the the cpu aio for the bottom system could be mounted on the floor and mount fans for the front of the chassis that could be system independent and turned on for when either system is active. This would insure that when either system is off the powered on system is getting the full air flow needed.

[@KitGuruJames]

You could potentially connect the fans to a power source directly from the PSU so that all system fans come on when either system is powered up. You may have to figure out a way to control fan speed independently though. I'm sure it could be done with a little more thought.

[@brianbecking1]

I would liek to buy one of these, becuase of the looks and the price, but how many fans does it comes with ?

[@KitGuruJames]

No fans are included.

[@surft]

I wish you could do a two system fully air cooled case, but it's not looking possible here, without sacrificing gpu for the itx.

[@KitGuruJames]

Maybe with a low profile cooler such as the Noctua NH-L9 you might squeeze a GPU in the bottom system.

[@moxhatuk]

Thanks!

[@NordicDronePilot]

Amazing

[@KitGuruTech]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@maribontus7866]

It's a well build case...Love It..

[@ohlasdohla2847]

Can you answer: can 140mm fans be mounted between the front mesh and the mounting bracket?

[@KitGuruJames]

No. There is not enough space between the outer front owner and the chassis frame unfortunately.

[@ohlasdohla2847]

@@KitGuruJames it's bad. That's mean can't mount HDD rack, 30mm 420 radiator & fans. Only HDD+fans or radiator+fans.

[@KitGuruJames]

@@ohlasdohla2847 you can mount the 3.5-inch HDD cages vertically on the right hand side compartment in place of the SSD covers. So you can still install a front radiator and fans.

[@ohlasdohla2847]

​@@KitGuruJames hm... maybe Noctua NF-A12X15 can help me. If I remove the front вгые filter then it can be mounted.

[@KitGuruJames]

@@ohlasdohla2847 quite possibly but I wouldnt like to say for sure.

[@DiegoGAMEtv]

VERY NICE!

[@SimGamerNerd]

I have been thinking of getting a case for my two systems. This would have been an ideal case, unfortunately my streaming PC is a MicroATX. As for the PSU, is 1000w enough to drive both systems if I end up upgrading my GPU to Nvidia 3xxx series cards?

[@Saworai]

you need psu meant for dual system

[@MrSteveESQ]

So the 2nd ITX board goes in the same place the 2nd PSU goes?

[@KitGuruJames]

Yes, either a second system or a second PSU, but not both together.

[@Fishbait075]

You missed covering the GPU Sag bracket.

[@KitGuruJames]

Yes sorry about that. There really isn't much to it. It simply screws to the case and levers the GPU up from behind the right hand panel, very similar to the screw method.

[@kongbapes7312]

Enthoo pro 2 or 719?

[@2xghostx2]

must admit I personally bit the bullet and ordered one of these for myself! I'm a streamer so my bottom system is gonna be my encoding/storage PC :D EDIT: does it come with a vertical PCI-e cable in the box or not?

[@KitGuruJames]

No, you have to order the cable seperately. It does come with one vertical GPU bracket.

[@2xghostx2]

James Dawson thank god I ordered a cable when I bought it then :D

[@adityapandey7798]

A bit expensive for streaming but definitely a creaters heaven, the ability to switch off and on both systems separately either from a single power supply or 2 small one will be nice and handy to have. This case is meant to utilise AMD CPUs.

[@00wheelie00]

I could use this to move my compute server into the same case as my main workstation. With the 1200W PSU I should be able to power a mini ITX desktop system with integrated graphics and the server with 4 Tesla cards.

[@CarolusBuchwurm]

I like the case and its airflow focus however it looks like a fingerprint magnet and it's way too big for my use case.

[@purple-edge]

So if you have a dual system in this case you can only use one power supply ??

[@KitGuruJames]

Correct.

[@purple-edge]

@@KitGuruJames Man... You're gonna need a lot of connections on your power supply then.. ( 0o)

[@KitGuruJames]

@@purple-edge we used the Phanteks Revolt X power supply that is built for this purpose. www.phanteks.com/Revolt-X.html

[@dynogix]

How on earth you have one psu and two systems? With a spliter?

[@silmupelaa6349]

Some psu's support dual systems.

[@KitGuruJames]

It is a Phanteks Revolt X power supply, built by Seasonic for dual systems. www.phanteks.com/Revolt-X.html

[@tsargaming4740]

Can i fit 4 gpus on the top pc?

[@nathanhamman418]

8 PCI cutouts in the back for the top system, plus the 4 for vertical mounts.

[@Hakeem597]

CAse has a major flaw... bottom vertical mount does not fit a strix 2080 to...the fist fan rests against the case🙁🙁🙁😔

[@dougkomonkeyboy8020]

how did he run two systems off one power supply rofl ?

[@Cruz0e]

what is a 418 millimeter radiator? you mention it multiple times... .. I am guessing its 4 times 180 mm ... please slow down and keep break some between words :) [edit] and then 320 and 340 milliLITER fans too :D, even automatic caption say that :D

[@АлександрПольщиков-ч4щ]

Rip bottom waterblock

[@Colt.239]

the front rad is Mounted WRONG

[@n0body-z2g]

Midlands man saying enthoo pro 2 is hilarious

[@antoniorsoftware]

So much empty space, the front third is a complete waste of space and material.

[@impdor272]

Hi

[@picklewiickle.1583]

any case with a window is a fail in my book. thats where fans need to go,

[@KitGuruJames]

I'm not sure i agree with fans on the side panel if you have good airflow across the system. However, this case would benefit from some kind of vent in the side panel for the vertical GPU at the bottom of the case.

[@daletur5328]

Thats one ugly case.