STUNNING but Limited - PHANTEKS EVOLV X2 Review

[@shinotabi]

That floating res was genious dude ❤ all the best for a hassle free move.

[@GGFEvents]

@@shinotabi thank you

[@Pslams119]

It's absolutely gorgeous. Well done sir.

[@whiskeredgundam7765]

Congratulations on the new place, man. Never realized you were in my area. And I have been waiting on this case. Time to start preparing for my new build.

[@GGFEvents]

@@whiskeredgundam7765 thank you! Good luck with the build

[@DanKamYouKnow]

Congrats on the new house! Absolutely incredible builds! I am always in awe of your filming and editing.

[@GGFEvents]

@@DanKamYouKnow thanks mate. It's gonna be a busy month ahead

[@jozefsufliarsky9332]

Your black build is perfect. And that M25 Gen2 looks solid. This is called an offer that cannot be refused.

[@GGFEvents]

@@jozefsufliarsky9332 definitely a sweet price

[@stewart9540]

Perfect as always, love the floating pump/res

[@GGFEvents]

@@stewart9540 thank you

[@PidgyPCs]

Fantastic work as always Stuart!! The case looks awesome! Thanks for the detailed review.

[@GGFEvents]

@@PidgyPCs thanks bro!

[@lostphotographs3936]

Cheers and congrats on the new house! Cant wait to see the new studio. Will be waiting for the next update!

[@GGFEvents]

@@lostphotographs3936 thank you! Can't wait

[@diogopadrao4118]

Happy to announce because of your videos I bought the Lian li DK07. Waiting on its arrival soon

[@HorstJt]

Two builds, we are getting spoiled :D Thank you for all the info in a well rounded video!

[@GGFEvents]

@@HorstJt haha thank you

[@JDD_Tech_MODS]

Another great video Stuart!!! Phanteks created a stunning case with the X2!! I love the subtle RGB accents on the X2.

[@GGFEvents]

@@JDD_Tech_MODS thank you!

[@TheRealHypervizor]

This is a great option for people looking to keep it simple and it's very aesthetically pleasing to look at. Great review!

[@GGFEvents]

@@TheRealHypervizor sure is and thank you

[@tacocatbellgaming]

The X2 looks absolutely amazing. I would definitely have fun doing a build in this case

[@lechf]

Good luck with the move. Great video cheers

[@GGFEvents]

@@lechf thank you

[@sweeleangloh]

Some great builds u have there❤

[@GGFEvents]

Thank you

[@hoyle038]

Going from warm weather to winter weather. Hope you love it in Colorado. Such a beautiful State. Hope your transition from State to State goes smooth.

[@GGFEvents]

@@hoyle038 thanks mate!

[@goranstewart4726]

Here in the UK Overclockers have three models on pre order. They are showing the black with brushed gold which is what I will be ordering. Good luck with your move. Look forward to seeing your videos upon your return.

[@GGFEvents]

@@goranstewart4726 thank you and yes looks like the black and gold model is coming

[@goranstewart4726]

@@GGFEventswould the Bitspower CPU Block Summit Revo AMD Edition work in this case ? I’m tempted to just cool the CPU’s with it and keep it clear of AiO tubes at the front. An ASUS btf AMD motherboard with one of their btf gpu’s would finish off the zero cables build.

[@GGFEvents]

@goranstewart4726 I'll have to measure you. It would be close

[@MatchaBobaFett]

Hey congrats on the move! Super excited to work with that case soon! Will be custom watercooling with an external radiator settup heh heh

[@GGFEvents]

@@MatchaBobaFett thank you and external rad would be sweet

[@biborulz]

A month without your sick builds is gonna be brutal!! Good luck with the move and I hope it all goes smooth as butter :)

[@GGFEvents]

Thank you

[@NomNomBasti]

that floating pump looks sick! :D

[@GGFEvents]

@@NomNomBasti thank you

[@hoyle038]

Phanteks is my favorite case company. Such great quality. This is truly a beautiful case.

[@abrahamcr5903]

Beautiful, superb!!

[@IbrahimTahaTaha]

great review as usual!

[@GGFEvents]

@@IbrahimTahaTaha cheers!

[@alexc5564]

I love the look of that case, I hope they make a Compact version of it !

[@GGFEvents]

@@alexc5564 never thought of a smaller version

[@wyliecoyote1696]

It's already compact; they need a watercooled version.

[@GGFEvents]

@wyliecoyote1696 yes!

[@FUZIQO]

Stunning build

[@GGFEvents]

@@FUZIQO thank you

[@zarovych5271]

Thank you for the video, congrats also on the new place. Can i ask what watch are you using?

[@GGFEvents]

Thank you. I'm using the Huawei watch GT4 stainless

[@zarovych5271]

@@GGFEvents thank you

[@CurlzGoneWild01]

I’m doing an all white build but that matte black from the intro looks great, very curious to see some builds in these cases

[@AlanGresham]

As an Evolve X and Evolve mATX owner, I was hoping for an evolution of the last Evolve X design. It’s not a bad looking case though, has some merits.

[@GGFEvents]

@@AlanGresham yes. Maybe it could have had a different name

[@RupertJenkins]

Hey Stuart, congrats on your move! What is the aio on the black build? Much prefer the cable routing

[@GGFEvents]

@@RupertJenkins thank you. It's the rog ryujin iii 360

[@RupertJenkins]

@ so are you moving to the USA?

[@SeanEXE3]

Big fan of this case! The Phanteks Glacier One M25G2 AIO radiator is 27mm tall. I prefer to use an AIO with a screen. If I use a different AIO with a radiator that is 30mm tall while using the M25 G2 fans, will the fans still have the flush look on the top panel or will they stick out a bit?

[@GGFEvents]

@@SeanEXE3 radiator in the top is separated to the fans as the bracket goes in between. So a slightly thicker rad only fills out the top section and does not change anything with the height of the fans

[@SeanEXE3]

@ Thanks for the quick response. So as far as fan width, the M25 G2 fans are 25mm. For fan choice for this case to keep the flush look, is 25mm the max width for fans?

[@GGFEvents]

@SeanEXE3 yes correct

[@the_prince_ice]

I’ve seen some reviews pointing out that top radiator tray limits the AIO water blocks direction. And you seem to not have any problem, do you also think only certain types would work?

[@GGFEvents]

I didn't have any issues. I guess it depends on the AIO. I think it's the new Phanteks AIO that can only go one way

[@ynnosredd3190]

all of reviews that I've seen about the case says you can't place your AIO tube on the front side of the case but how did you do it with the black case? yours looked really clean.

[@jinxPad]

I absolutely love the suspended pump reservoir combo it looks amazing! Are there any issues with stability from the vibrations that come from the pump I think that would be my only concern and I guess I'm surprised that the combo can be supported purely by the tubing but it looks incredible!!

[@GGFEvents]

@@jinxPad thank you. Actually no vibrations at all and it's very solid

[@user-jm4we9gl1o]

Oh my this case looks nice! Would you be able to screw off the bottom plate? Kind of ruins it for me to be honest.

[@GGFEvents]

Well that's the feet. Would have no bottom intake then

[@user-jm4we9gl1o]

@@GGFEvents Haha I understand, I would replace them with some with a little bit more height. Thank you for answering!

[@kittleeagle]

Since you mention the NV7. I have the NV9 and I'm trying to run 3 radiators. Two P360M and One S360M. I want to use up the back space of the NV9 with a Pump / Reservoir. What would you recommend that could sit flush back there. Still the Alphacool 240 Flat

[@GGFEvents]

Hmm. I think it would have to be an alphacool as there's are front facing pump

[@Sagars2506]

GGF Finally Brother i am watching r u video from day 1 today i feel to express. I love the way u explain everything. Your Videos quality are Mind-blowing. we love your content keep up the work your doing amazing i waited soo long for this review But i expected Silver and Black and Rose Gold and Black. thats look soo sexy. in my desk. Thank You so Much....... Love From India.

[@GGFEvents]

@@Sagars2506 thank you for the kind words

[@CaptNemo_]

i like the color of that liquid light blue

[@UncannyPally]

Could this fit a Lian Li Hydroshift AIO in the roof with the tubes routed above the CPU?

[@GGFEvents]

@@UncannyPally I don't think it would work as the tubes would not pass through

[@BeanieKing]

You tell us where you stand on the LTT/GN drama!!! Barring that, allow me to say that the case looks dope.

[@Haru_no_ki]

First case I see that can be used on the carpet without suffocating the bottom fans

[@GGFEvents]

@@Haru_no_ki haha yep

[@mightywoll3]

Unfortunately Cooler Master's NCore 600 wasnt at CES, which admittedly is quite a bit bigger and will probably be more expensive, but way less limited.

[@GGFEvents]

@@mightywoll3 don't forget you have the NV lineup as well.

[@mightywoll3]

@@GGFEvents True, but im not 100% a fan of the PSU position at the top, but the NV7 is in my personal shortlist next to the Havn, which i think has the better layout overall, and the cte e550 and e660 due to their nice color options. I can see why people would want the X2, but at the same time even the restricted bottom intake is just questionable, though ofc Phanteks overall has done a great job over the recent years so a miss here and there is allowed, but i see it like you do that its "not an evolv".

[@Camell513]

Very pretty case, shame theres such limited radiator support; And they need to drop a Gold Edtion plsss

[@GGFEvents]

@@Camell513 apparently the gold version is coming

[@MaddJakd]

I've always liked the various Evolv cases. If they make a bigger version or if I ever build something "down to earth" perhaps I'll get to play with this. Pretty sure everything 3000 and up are EATX + lol

[@MaddJakd]

*threadripper 3000 and up lol

[@deviantbuilds]

Limited is the best way to describe this case. Good for aio builds with a certain aesthetic but not for me due to the lack of good custom loop support. Quality and communication with phantheks have been on the decline for a while now, which is a shame. Hope the quality of this case is good and doesn't feel cheap.

[@GGFEvents]

@@deviantbuilds guess that's why they have the NV lineup

[@robertg6019]

Would love a price to build this in your main comments. Bro does that for all his videos which I really appreciate, even if they seem totally over the top and inflated.

[@rashaadadam3359]

To confirm the fans on the white case build are d30s? … such a beautiful build 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@TheRealHypervizor]

Yes.

[@GGFEvents]

@@rashaadadam3359 yes

[@LeRob.1]

Will the 5090 FE fit in this case?

[@GGFEvents]

Yes

[@Noodles1771]

What happened to the black with silver metal band option they showed off at computex??! That is far better looking than this black on black white on white!

[@GGFEvents]

@@Noodles1771 think so far it's the 2 models I showed and the black and gold is being released

[@phillipfreehling4055]

Can this fit a 5090?

[@nfb4027]

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE CONTRAST??!! Phanteks put the SILVER on BLACK option back and more Contrast options for the White case.

[@reigovahtre8418]

Perfect for mo-ra i think

[@ccayco]

It's a cool looking case overall, but I think it doesn't really fit the Evolv family line at all.

[@GGFEvents]

@@ccayco same

[@bustaphajones8910]

Hello!

[@Silentheaven89]

those builds look so damn good. but i wish they had kept the original design.

[@hoyle038]

Curve glass would of been better...why wouldn't they make it long enough for at least a 360mm rad? Strange choice.

[@Johngamer42]

why do i feel like this isnt as good as the evolve x. in looks, performance, and features... sorry phanteks. dang was waiting for my next water cooling build but i guess ill just stick with my exolve x and some wrap to change up the looks

[@GGFEvents]

@@Johngamer42 they clearly stated at computex 6 months ago this case wasn't aimed at custom loops

[@Johngamer42]

@GGFEvents sigh. Ya, it's just disappointing.

[@HHX_H]

So funny how, aaa just a small custom loop!

[@nickcifarelli8887]

res just held up by pipes... you sir, are a genius.

[@thamjunyan6992]

I get claustrophobic just by looking at this case

[@GGFEvents]

@@thamjunyan6992 lol

[@neon8270]

This feels like a step down from the original.. the NV series walks all over the features and design of this case. Little bit disappointing for a refresh of they're "top of the line" case..

[@alexisjavier84]

Big mistake not offering the colors showed at computex, those were the best looking, the black looks cheap and ugly and the white with silver is a clash of colors that don't go well with each other.

[@GGFEvents]

@@alexisjavier84 they actually are offering the black and gold. We just weren't told about it. And the other colors don't look cheap nor clash.

[@alexisjavier84]

@GGFEvents i personally liked the black and silver and been waiting for them to officially announce a release date for it, so was super disappointed to see in their website the only 2 available are the black and white. So hopefully the black and silver is released soon.

[@judz567]

I'll stick to my Evolv X. I can see people that just use an AIO getting one of these though. Personally speaking, I am not a fan.

[@Johngamer42]

same

[@ogel3747]

I still have a Evolv ATX and I quite like this one. This one looks perfect for a Distro plate water cooled build

[@bumperxx1]

TRASH AIRFLOW and you know it i don't care what you put in it

[@GGFEvents]

@@bumperxx1 rough day? Nothing wrong with airflow in this case

[@bumperxx1]

@GGFEvents the power supply almost blocks 🚫 like 1 fan and the fans are like 5inches from the bottom causing less draw.

[@xxxddd5193]

is the installation of an artic freezer 3 above possible with the thicker radiator'