The Almost Perfect Airflow case! The Phanteks G500a Ultimate Case Review

[@noremac9742]

Please never stop doing what you're doing Robey. You've inspired me so much to build PC's, and now its my part-time job! Thank you so much and I love you bro.

[@justusmatteson9855]

This is almost the exact build I just ordered all the parts for today. I went for a 7800 with a Arctic liquid freezer too cool it. It's my first build so I was definitely worried about over heating so I'm glad to hear this is such a good case for air flow. Ty for the info man. I subscribed for sure.

[@datdudeinred]

love how the fanless still has rgb strips. Simply lovely that they made fanless version too. also love that they added the 6 ssd locations on the cable cover wings last time you had to get the evolv x to get them.

[@revelate8385]

just used this case for my new pc i built recently. i liked the design, clean good looking mesh front panel, 3 good 140mm rgb fans nice looking led strips. the cable door thingies, i don't like them, but i don't mind too much. my biggest concern was the fact that you can see the power supply, but in the end, you don't really pay attention to that... probably since im having a black be quiet psu in a black case... other psu's might look bad. i also like the fact that you can open everything by hand. just open the side panels like a door gives the case a really premium feel and looks better without any screws in the glass panel. so yeah, almost perfect airflow case is a really accurate title, you can put almost any setup in here with the great radiator support, plenty of space and e-atx motherboard support. you can tell they really wanted to make a good case for anybody at a fair price and they did a really good job on that.

[@Christian_1605]

Does the mesh keep out the dust since i'm assuming that this front panel has no dust filter included?

[@Boogeymann]

You definitely are one of the best reviewers... subscribed!

[@DrR1pper]

I have a P500a build and will be building my next PC (old one going to friend) in the G500a. I am that happy with Phantek's cases. They are brilliant.

[@AndreiMuscala]

Hello, I have this cooling setup: NH-D15S (with extra 120 fan) 3 140 front intake 1 140 top max-front intake 1 140 top max-rear exhaust 1 140 rear exhaust (in-line with cpu cooler fans) Should I change anything? Thank you

[@FatHulkRideEbike]

All the mid tower cases I have bought will not fit 3 x 140mm fans in the front unless you overlap them (putting two fans further forward and one behind). This was frustrating. This mid-tower case is slightly larger than most mid tower cases and even ships with 3 x 140 in the front. I bought two of these for two new builds I'm working on. I have the version with the 4 x 140mm black (non-rgb) fans. Phanteks makes awesome cases and totally agree with what you said, they make it easy to build a system.

[@byFraze]

does it make a lot of noise? thats very important to put in a video like this

[@elros119]

How abou the noise level with those 3 M25 fans ?

[@runemathiassen1971]

Hey! Thanx for the review. Can't find a single video that really adress how good the chasis is when it comes to noise. Is it a quiet cabinet? Can it be controled? (Listed pwm fans) Can you manually turn off the fans with a button? Can it be controled via motherboard? I don't really care about rgb, just want a quiet cool case when my pc runs office, then max cooling for gaming. :)

[@lu8whatever]

does any one knows how quiet this case is? with so many little doors I wonder if it rattles. Great review btw! Love these!

[@Xs_UnKnOwN]

Bit late but there's no rattle in mine. It's a very solid case 👌

[@MydogsandI]

I’ve been running this for a week and I’m 🥰 love

[@StefanUrkel]

This or the Torrent yo?

[@JarJarsToes]

This sold it for me, thank you!

[@XerkoGames]

It's a good case with nice airflow. The only downside I can think of is the included fans has some mechanical/buzz sound when spinning. You can hear it on low RPM. But if you're annoyed with that you can always switch them or buy the fanless case.

[@Nekofan5]

This is or lian Li lancool 3?

[@bon3s994]

Will my asus prime z790-A wifi mb fit in this case?

[@sabergaming9552]

the back covers are for cable management to make it easier to put on the back panel without snagging a cable or it bulging

[@donkeysunited]

You can also mount 6 SSDs on them.

[@denvernaicker8250]

is the live build video still available? i cant click the thumbnail in video and searching under channel videos doesn't pick up video.

[@FuLongX]

I don't get the cutout for the gpu cable. Why they don't just cut out a longer area at the bottom? The GPU Cable destroys the look of the whole build.

[@donkeysunited]

Should have used a black cable at least. The white cables look stupid in a black case with black components.

[@drwfrnndo]

I can't choose between this or the Lancool III mesh. Help me :)

[@PC_Boomer]

OK cooling is good, and what about the noise?

[@MrSparkefrostie]

For me, the white case is pure white instead that blend if black and white build I prefer. Need to find someone also wanting the same case. 1 gets black, one gets white and we swop a lot

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

The black and white combination is only available for the older P500. The newer G500 only has one color for either the black option or white option. The original case of this lineup (the P600) has the most amount of color options, and each option has better quality finishes compared to the newer p500 and g500.

[@MrSparkefrostie]

@@angrysocialjusticewarrior I know the p600 p500 and p400 well, I built a cousins machine in the p600, then a bit later a different cousins in the p500 and when I finally was in a position to get one they were already long gone and settled for the p400, I really would like to step up to the g500 or if and when a g600 comes out, I also quite like the nv7 I think it was but would rather look at an nv6 if ever available. But likely seeing as phanteks seems to be going pure white or pure black I am gonna need to buy the same as someone else and try and convince them to swap quite a few parts back and forth to get the same feel. The biggest issue is likely no ability to do any warranty claims, then again not really much one could claim for (I know about that Nzxt)

[@dfinagin]

Hello. is it possible to install ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II-420 under upper mesh?

[@iamskypunk6797]

This case allows up to a 420 radiator in the front or up to a 360 radiator in the top.

[@herald2966]

What I'm trying to figure out

[@MWKRider]

I am going to assume since a 4080 can fit and 4090 can pretty much fit just as comfortably since they use the same cooler dimensions correct?

[@J-J-TL]

420mm AiO front mount. Damn, I'd preferred top.

[@chonco74]

Hey Robey, I saw on the Phanteks website and it says that you can only do rainbow with an MSI motherboard, is this true? I don’t wanna be stuck with rainbow puke but would like to change to the colours I want rather than the preset with the controller, thanks in advance, awesome vids!

[@chonco74]

Never mind it doesn’t stick to rainbow puke

[@unimportant1800]

Is it true that it's fans are loud? Do you know how many dbs?

[@Giygasthekillermain]

im trying to decide on this case or the p500A, which one would make more sense to buy atm?

[@cbot375]

G500a is the "updated" version of the P500a. He stated the differences in the video. The G500a has the fans sit outside of the metal frame of the case where airflow is not restricted. The P500a sad inside and behind the front of the case where it some-what restricted airflow, although not a big deal since it's still one of the best aiflow cases in the market. same thing with the top of the case, they made it an open design where there is no structure of the case itself that gets in the way of airflow. I think the fans are also an upgrade apparently.

[@miikasuominen3845]

Nice video. I have to others too ;) Let's shoot a question. Bought water-cooled 6900XT and had to fit it to my old favourite case. The Raven RV02E. Bought 360 Eisbaer Aurora for it. That was a hassle. Now, I love Big cases and would want one, with much room and excellent watercooling space. Would LOVE HAF700 or EVO-model of it. But they are just too expensive in Finland. EVO is like 450e. Any hints?

[@downrangeace1532]

right now im planing on upgrading my case and im stuck between chosing the corsair 4000d airflow or this phanteks case. which one would u go for?. i also dont have enought money to upgrade anything else

[@ers-tj4to]

Wish Phanteks made a full tower version. This one doesn't seem to fit large EATX boards like the Godlike.

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

It can fit any size motherboard. Even if you have a custom server grade EATX that is extremely large, you can completely remove those sliding tabs and fit the motherboard in. But if you really insist on a big phanteks case, then phanteks actually does have extremely large cases. Here are a few examples: - Phanteks NV9 - Phanteks NV7 - Phanteks 719 - Phanteks Enthoo Elite

[@arturolgonzalezlezama3372]

DEBERIAS PROBAR LA GPU VERTICAL

[@phillyman36]

I'm trying to decide between this or the fractal Torrent. Any suggestions?

[@olegstarik8387]

this one with no doubt

[@DarthStewieboi]

I'd take this one because the Torrent has little cable management space behind the side panel, the top mounted PSU can cause problems with GPU power cables, and, this is a personal thing, I hate that both side panels are glass. Little cable management space + glass panel = ugly.

[@ryanbrowning5586]

Would I be able to fit the Godlike Z790 in it? Please let me know

[@Theholydooley45778]

can you do cpu thermals with the radiator mounted on the front?

[@flashhobbies]

Fantastic build!

[@0views372]

Which gets better gpu temps, this or the lancool 216?

[@tomsupf9265]

I just discovered the channel and it's really good. +1 sub.

[@HighSaiyanZ]

Great video! Thank you!

[@TheParachutingCat]

does someone know if the ECLIPSE G500A DRGB compatible with the Asus Prime B560m-a

[@Josh-em6ml]

This is my first time building a pc i got recommend a build list that has this with zotac gaming geforce rtx 4090, g skill trident z5 neo series, deep cool ak620 cpu air cooler, gigabyte b650 auros elite, samsung 980 pro ssd, and amd ryzen 7 7800x3d 8 core 16 thread processor im not sure if its gonna be a good build but i hope so i got it recommended whats your opinion

[@eriklarsson3188]

Nice build you happy with the case? I'm still debating between this case and the Pure Base 500DX.

[@Josh-em6ml]

@@eriklarsson3188 so far I ain't done building it yet still got a few things to buy and install some of the stuff I'm having to save for

[@panvrek8952]

Does anyone know if this case is compatible with these new psus that have the side connectors? Because of the door things at the back. Thanks

[@robeytech]

Yes it works with the shift PSUs from Corsair.

[@fireblast3339]

compare to p500a, which one should i get?

[@robeytech]

Tbh it comes down to which one you like the look of more, you really are good either way. If you don’t care about the look then I would go with this one

[@fireblast3339]

@@robeytech noted, thanks Robey

[@Rzn8B58]

they're not making the fanless model in white. sux for all us pure white builders that want to use our own fans. i'm still torn between this case or everyone's favorite case the 011d evo. I want to be different and use this case and it looks good but, I still want to walk into the room and have my breath taken away when I see the components in the 011. damnit I'm probably going to sell out and get the evo lol.

[@Poteba_]

Hardly a case can beat HAF-X, even if the RGB version of Phanteks G500a has an intriguing aesthetic. Thank you for your thoughtful reviews and nice videos

[@robeytech]

You are VERY welcome!

[@joseivanbeau]

I got it and I love it

[@jonajay]

That psu cut out. Whyyyyyyy

[@donkeysunited]

Standard for Phanteks cases unfortunately. They really need to get rid of the cutout along with the sliding cable covers.

[@JR7757]

All of the critiques about the case sound like pros to me

[@robeytech]

They are nitpicking but also open to if people like them or not.

[@jhonat888]

1:50 It is written: ‭Revelation 12:7-13 EASY‬ [7] Then a war started in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon. The dragon and his army of angels fought against Michael and his angels. [8] But the dragon and his army were not strong enough to win the battle. They no longer had a place for themselves in heaven. [9] Michael and his angels threw the great dragon out of heaven. The dragon is called the Devil or Satan. He is the snake who has been there since long ago. He tells lies to deceive the whole world. They threw him down to the earth, together with all his angels. [10] Then I heard a loud voice in heaven that said: ‘Now God has saved his people from Satan's power! God has shown his great power as King. His Messiah has authority to rule. Satan said bad things against our people. He never stopped telling our God that our brothers and sisters are guilty. But now God has thrown him out of heaven. [11] Our brothers and sisters fought against him and they won. They could do this because of the death of the Lamb as a sacrifice. They continued to speak God's true message. They were also ready to die as God's servants. That is why they were able to win against Satan. [12] So be happy, everyone who lives in heaven! But terrible trouble will happen to the earth and the sea. The Devil has come down to you now and he is very angry. He knows that he has only a short time to hurt people.’ [13] The dragon realized that they had thrown him down to the earth. So he chased after the woman who had given birth to the baby boy. He wanted to catch her. bible.com/bible/2079/rev.12.7-13.EASY

[@blu8762]

10 kilos ? lol thats lightweight

[@tigerbalm666]

$130 is "Cheap"???? You are so out of touch, buddy! I just got a CoolerMaster 530P with 3 Sickeflow argb fans for $65....a mid tier case!

[@robeytech]

For what you get in this case, yes that's cheap. You also know you can't top mount a 360mm AiO in the 530p and the fans in this case are significantly better. Again, not out of touch just considering the whole picture.

[@Galaxy-rj1kj]

130 is cheap get up to date with inflation

[@MultiNastyNate]

Premium cases are about $200 nowadays, buddy!

[@Fanofou82]

Complete hotbox of a case.

[@officialteaincorporated243]

Is that the case that doesn't even have a mesh front? Have fun with the oven buddy.