The BEST $199 You Can Spend on a Case! -- PHANTEKS EVOLV X

[@snazzy]

Holy smokes, what a stellar upgrade. That RGB implementation is on point! Tasteful and streamlined. 👌

[@bert8904]

Snazzy Labs time to replace that new iMac

[@iceicebabyil]

Snazzy Labs love you snazzy, your one of my fave channels

[@McJurrie]

Snazzy Labs could not agree more, love these cases

[@kidwithAnose]

Everything you said was on point except the part about the RGB..

[@Blaze6108]

The amount of stuff they fit in it while still making it look fabulous is unreal. At this point PC cases have become a hybrid between a car (the doors swing!) and a piece of sci-fi furniture.

[@HauntedAbysss]

When a company actually wants to innovate and risk money and time for a better product. They win. This case did that

[@XChristianNoirX]

The case is too big. In fact, it's gigantic. Hardly anyone needs a dual system in one case. They should have just fixed the smaller one. It also scratches very easily.

[@CoolGaMr-de7nz]

Christian Noir i like the big size its nice to have

[@TarekJellali]

Phanteks is stepping up the game way too high! That case is sick. Their attention to detail is striking.

[@havoc7646]

I currently have a enthoo luxe, and i want to change already.....

[@callin5566]

And for only $200

[@SamualWilliams]

Phanteks listened to EVERYTHING! Phanteks is hands down the best case manufacturer on the market! They improved upon the most popular case and then some! Also, why is this only 199? How is this only 199? I'm speechless... That P600 looks like a very promising case!

[@Andy-es2ew]

Samual Williams It's the same price as the original Evolv.

[@Andy-es2ew]

The Hoodie Guy It is, but I'm not sure if I'm willing to risk buying them again. I ordered two Evolv ATX cases in Canada, they both came with crooked USB ports in the front, and one came with the front panel dented. I would expect more of a $250 CAD case.

[@onTopOfYoMutha]

Holy shit, these are the cases we needed in 2017. August is too long to wait. I hope we see reviews soon. Such tasteful and elegant RBG lighting, so I might actually build a new rig in one of these cases with a little RGB or defused lighting thrown in. Also loving those new fans. Sorry Thermaltake and Coolermaster. You've both failed to deliver so my next case + fans will most likely be a Phantek.

[@skinlo01]

That's a pretty high price for a case btw.

[@onTopOfYoMutha]

Considering Failmaster is asking for the same price and higher for their newish crappy plastic cases, it's a deal. Phanteks have generally been a little pricier, but yeah the price is still high. I don't like the fact that it's TG or nothing.

[@lenardprinsloo5515]

This case is next level, it perfectly shows how maufacturers should be approaching the refinement of a design for a new iteration.

[@MahmoudMaguid]

Very impressed with these two cases. Finally an intelligent case maker.

[@IISocratesII]

+ Mahmoud Maguid Phanteks has been like this since day one in the case market, literally the first case they ever made was better than all else on offer and reasonably priced, in terms of feature set they've always been at the forefront doing things nobody else has, then the rest follow.

[@FrackaLacka]

IISocratesII i built my pc in October of 2014, right around the time Phanteks released the Enthoo Pro, so i picked one up and it’s been such a good case

[@BlazeFirereign]

Yes, choking off airflow to the extent that the system will be significantly louder and hotter than a case with actual airflow is very intelligent.

[@genestarwind928]

Blaze. I fixed the supposed airflow problem in my p400 in like 10 minutes with a dremel.

[@hobnails]

Irrelevant of anything, if you have to take a power-tool to your pc case to get it to work right, something is seriously wrong.

[@legoblockman3]

Phanteks, you win computex...already.

[@patrickstar6262]

This the best case I've ever seen. Please take my money

Patrick Star I think it's ugly and large but functionality seem good.

[@Oscar-vi4uf]

@ I think it's hot but too big. Still bought it tho.

[@bloodduality]

Still concerned a bit about air flow, but this moved to the top of my list now for my future build.

[@mdexterc2894]

bloodduality use Noctua NF-A12x25

[@ghomerhust]

phanteks is really stepping up the case game. these are both great looking cases, and have extremely smart designs throughout.

[@brianvickery4071]

Agree, but sadly on some designs air flow is an after thought.

[@jeneralgod]

Wow, this case is Phanteks-tic! Truly a winner for 2018 computex. You can take my vote!

[@NightHawk7870XT]

Case of the century

[@jerichojohannocampo2515]

For a $10 increase, that is a big upgrade. damn EDIT: OMG I'VE NEVER GOT THIS MANY LIKES BEFORE THANK YOU SO MUUUCH

[@AmdUlkoinen]

TheGuyWhoLikesCatGirls Person you can get the orginal plastic window version for 129$

[@caradegian]

Wtf with likes jajaja

[@its_Jeppu]

Phanteks always manages to surprise me on their quality of products. BIG fan of phanteks

[@OTechnology]

Phanteks won Computex

[@storm_rl]

I want one

[@Laughing_Individual]

O!Technology Nah bro, they may as well have won Case Of The Year.

[@androandersen]

Then you should call it Computeks

[@readcastor2977]

Andro Dominix LOL

[@seanpetersen8044]

@Andro Dominix LOL yes!

[@Imp642]

What I’ve been asking for!!! I can’t wait to put my first ever build in this! The improvements are exactly what was needed. The ability to have 2 systems in here is amazing for a $200 case!

[@NickG40]

We'll see about that "airflow" if Steve ever gets one.

[@musmuk5350]

Word! :-)

[@joshuak4553]

Heh. Heh. Heh. Get 'em, lord Steven.

[@xs3tsunax]

if only he test it correctly and not just thrown in random fan and call it a day

[@gianlucaangeli]

they said "more airflow" not "good airflow". So, do not expect top tier performance

[@sarmero8958]

I dont think his sponsors like phanteks

[@bothellkenmore]

I like that P600S removable front plate. I'd just leave it off but it's nice that you can switch easily from airflow for gaming and back to aesthetics if you want.

[@Szmer47]

Im speachless... what a geat job Phanteks! Cant wait evolv X will show up in stores. I will buy it definitely!

[@ParagonSuperNova]

I'm speechless on just how much they've improved and added to an already amazing case. Even if I don't see myself upgrading my Case from EVOLV to EVOLV X I can appreciate the craftsmanship of these cases and I know I will definitely continue to buy Phanteks products (from the case department at least) whenever I do decide to upgrade or start a new build.

[@lookoutim]

I want this case so bad...

[@iknowheatethecheese2229]

WELL TOO BAD

[@1K1NDR3D]

Nearly 2 years later, this case is still one of the best ones around in terms of design and features. I just got one for my next build

[@vcpolo5]

Time to upgrade from my Evolv TG it seems. Phanteks just knocked ruined any other case in the $200 price range

[@fatmama335]

You made me fall in love with Phanteks a couple of years ago , and I agree about the fact that this is the best case around that price range. Honestly I love it , it's just feels right and it definitely looks nice and neat, it has that clean high end look. Can't wait to get my hands on one of these.

[@pureblackfire511]

the thing i like most about these new products is Phanteks is the company that really started this RGB craze on mainstream cases with the Luxe, yet they still only use it as accents. everyone else is literally making products with RGB as the main feature or function.

[@crazyahhkmed]

PureBlackFire exactly. They're doing it right imo. RGB should not be the highlight or even a major feature. Functional aesthics is what it's all about. And not just in cases, or even PCs but all things!.

[@whereta3097]

PureBlackFire lian li

[@Salman.khan786]

Finished my PC last December and used the Phanteks Enthoo Pro. And it is just amazing. After seeing this, now I know what I'll upgrade to in the future. It looks breath taking. 😍😍😍😍

[@yvesheinrich5013]

Phanteks NEVER disappoints!

[@areksoo]

I've been rocking the Evolv ATX TG for the past 2 years and loved it! With some minor gripes... and every one of those gripes was answered... even the minor annoyances! Big things like airflow was addressed. I have a push/pull at the front to try and compensate, but not very effective. But also little things like the fan splitter placement could be better as my aio barely reached the hub. It's like they read my mind!

[@Caffeine.And.Carvings]

Sorry Fractal Design. If you keep me waiting for over 6 months for the white Define R6 TG, i might as well buy this one.

[@musmuk5350]

And anyway, the R6 doesn't support dual system configs.

[@Caffeine.And.Carvings]

Musmuk well fair point, but I'm not into the itx anyways. but I liked the evolv atx tg when it came out, and it only slightly got dethroned in my ranking by the overall looks and function of the r6. but phanteks really has done well here.

[@MidnightBanshi]

I saw it on Newegg just yesterday.

[@Caffeine.And.Carvings]

MidnightBanshi in white With tg Panel ? here in Germany i I couldn't find it nowhere

[@MidnightBanshi]

My apologies. I'm in the US, so maybe it only showing up here, but yes, it's the white with TG panel.

[@Tkourtog]

Very impressed!! I might say that this is the best cases you ever reviewed Dmitry. And 199$ isn't so much money for such a great implementation. Phanteks' cases are next level. Absolute dope udgrade!

[@jayruka2508]

Phanteks absolutely killing it..

[@rockyalwayswins1495]

I've just got this case today and I love it. All fully built now and a breeze to work with....

[@CashmereSky]

Wow, I generally never comment on videos like this, but this case is blowing my mind. ITX and ATX IN THE SAME CASE? WAT?! I was considering to upgrade my Fractal Design R3 to an R6.... but this stopped me in my tracks. What a dilemma. :D

[@Navigator416]

wow - the 2nd itx integration is so slick. I often run 2 pcs (itx + atx) and this case is EXACTLY what I want. This is miles ahead of any other offerings. I have never been so excited for a case release

[@martinkent_]

I LOVE PHANTEKS! THEY DO EVERYTHING PERFECTLY! I love the Original Phanteks Evolv ATX, but the main thing I was worried about was the airflow, but *whaddaya know!* They fixed that! I also wanted to vertically mount my GPU, but a bracket cost like $60, but *waddaya know!* They added that too! Those are just two examples. Its like Phanteks read my mind...

[@Miseryqt]

I was brainstorming on which case/bracket to mod so I can vertically mount my 3slot GPU (EVGA 1070 Ti FTW Ultra Silent, it actually has a 3slot I/O Bracket). But, waddaya know! Phanteks put a 3slot vertical mount in that case!

[@Wistbacka]

Evolv X: King of cases. No question about it. Good job, Phanteks!

[@cemawi]

Love this case!

[@CodySoape]

I'm a current user of an Evolv TG and wow is this an upgrade! I actually CNC machined some vents in the top panel of my case because it has a problem with trapping heat, but I might still consider buying this. I'm not crazy about the additional RGB as I prefer the minimalism of the TG, but everything else looks awesome.

[@caitlinV3]

Radiator bracket, omg yes

[@snoopingas2913]

When I built my pc, I went with the enthoo pro m. I originally wanted the evolv. After watching different videos and everyone who had one said the airflow was horrible, I decided against it. I'm definitely going to be moving to this one soon. So happy with all the changes.

[@theMikeB53]

As an Evolv TG owner, holy shit. Do they take trade ins? They pretty much took every mod people like us have done and pushed it into production. Awesome job.

[@rcradiator]

Michael Brennan I'd still have preferred if they took an approach like the P600 shown and made a front panel that could either be solid or mesh. The Evolv X does improve on front panel airflow, but slapping a thick rad with high fin density on the front without push pull configuration and or static pressure optimized fans is still a bit sketchy, especially as they spent so much time fixing the case for more flexibility with watercooling. Then again, it had to have have the Evolv look, so I don't really know.

[@GearSeekers]

Cannot wait to get this case! It is freaking gorgeous!

[@swedishbatman]

Just found my next case for my 2018 build. That thing is sexy as hell.

[@carlosrios7088]

i have a evolv TG. i did a few mods which basically is what they did here. i bought aftermarket (modmymods) top and front panels with built in cut outs for better airflow. i added the led kit with a strip behind the front panel so it glows out of the sides. but if i would have known, maybe i would have held off on those extras since each panel was like $80 bucks.

[@musmuk5350]

Lol they didn't even plug the ssds in not to show how too tight it would be for the PSU cables. I do love the dual system config though! I own an Enthoo Mini XL DS for this exact reason :)

[@shinks268]

I was thinking what motherboard has 15 sata ports

[@AvalonJoshua]

At least 6 are plugged in

[@Pado01]

The bottom ones were, so the side would follow suit. Be nice if they include some kind of adapted though to tidy it up.

[@mattsonzic]

The Quality and effort in these videos don't stop. Well done team

[@mathieumarlaire]

Holy shit. I'm selling my old enthoo evolv tg and I'm buying this one.

[@hanyoukimura]

I love the attention to detail Phanteks puts into their cases. I really want the Evolv X.

[@BlueKingNL]

A cutout for the Asus PSU! Thanks Phanteks!

[@currentlykent4593]

I’m late to this party, but just built in this case. What a dream. So easy and thoughtfully done. You do the best case reviews on planet earth.

[@strider5402]

Was About to buy a Tempered Evolve Thank god i did not cause i would be so salty this new version is amazing

[@95A1140]

OMG that P600 do want! I got the P400s last year, but don't know if I can resist the P600 - it's just so sexy and already looks very much improved over the P400

[@Kappa-G]

so good, 9 ssds truned me on.

[@Sparksman23]

Zhihang Liu Does having to cable manage eighteen cables turn you on too? I like sata base ssd’s for their price but hate that you need two cables to use it.

[@Execuor]

Why 2 each? For 3 ssds you only need one powercable. You could power more of one cable but usually the placement makes that impossible. So for 9 ssd in this case you need 12 cables 3 power- 9 datacables

[@rcole134]

Thank-you phanteks, I now have a valid option to upgrade my Enthoo Primo which I've had since it came out. Love you guys. Keep up the good work.

[@kaileeinatree]

I guess you could say that I'm a big PHAN of this case. No?

[@snazzy]

It TEKS more than a pun to get an upvote from me.

[@kaileeinatree]

Snazzy Labs pretty punny, no?

[@Daeronicus]

Those were some serious upgrades. I am impressed with their implementations. Best case ever.

[@marmor2602]

damn this case is amazing! So useful upgrades, especially love the ITX support besides an ATX System.... Still have a question though...does that ITX support also apply for EATX main systems?

[@musmuk5350]

Marmor2 Pretty sure it does.

[@samhuelsnitz1964]

It should. Eatx boards are wider but not taller so it won't interfere

[@jimishreds]

So you can have a EATX in the main system (How many GPUs?) plus a ITX system with one GPU?

[@samhuelsnitz1964]

Jimba86 The eatx system can have as many gpu's as any other system and the itx can have 1

[@Sarge9272]

As an owner of a Evolv ATX TG, these improvements are amazing! Gonna upgrade!

[@ceexbee]

time to throw my antec 1200 in the bin and get this!

[@orbitpro]

I use the Phanteks evolv and that's because of your original review of it. I've been thinking about upgrading to a smaller build. Hopefully this comes in a Micro Atx version!

[@riceman1080]

Is there an matx evolve x tho?

[@ixflqr]

Daniel Rice ditto

[@oicirbaFabricio]

Watching this I was thinking that "with all that driver space, it would be nice to be able to put another system inside that case", and then you present the mitx bracket. Brilliant! Looking forward to the full review.

[@RileyL32]

damn i wish i didnt buy the evolv tg because i want the evolv x rip

[@musmuk5350]

Riley Long Same for me with the Enthoo Mini XL Dual System!

[@PhilTheEar]

Just got my Evolv TG about 2 months ago .... i feel sad now

[@Jac0bM0sley]

Same boat here my Evolve TG feels very outclassed now..

[@DerMenschLp]

I own the original Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX and absolutely love it. Now they made it even better, really really awsome

[@YUSoDumb1]

What you pay is what you get.

[@Circaman8]

I have the evolv TG and was looking for a new case for a new build. I wanted to switch up the case design but this case just blows everything else out of the water. Phanteks is killing it.

[@XI1stIX]

phanteks OP plz nerf

[@Mayan-_]

Mind blown the first case manufacturer that even thought about airflow, looks, compatibility, and a lot more. This definitely made it to my list of things to buy

[@Slosten]

Phanteks is my favorite case manufacturer, and this is a perfect example of why. Every other $200 case I've seen has felt like a marginal upgrade from the plethora of ~$100 cases, but the Evolv X truly feels like a premium case. I don't even have a use for all of its premium features and I still found myself feeling a little tempted. I've had my eyes on the Enthoo Pro M for a pretty long while, but now I wonder if I should wait to see if it receives a refresh like these two cases.

[@NeoRazor]

Oh my GOD. It's like with every new thing you listed this case just kept getting more and more amazing! I'm so glad I decided to wait until Computex to decide on my new case!

[@lyndonmalan764]

You just knew Phanteks would not disapoint with the Evolv update. Brilliant! Competition blown out the water!

[@iiiEazyiii]

If your going for watercool yeah this is one of the best cases. However the minimal airflow which you can clearly see from the top and front will be an issue for users with a better than average component build. Let’s say running 21:9 resolution games maxout. If you run games on a 1080p resolution you probably won’t have issues with heat but it could still get hot.

[@Mutio86]

Ok this thing is bought, so many nice new additions and improvements! Great to see Phanteks listening to reviewers and customers!

[@Scawt]

The Evolv X is an absolutely incredible looking case! Wow!

[@JD-ef1jb]

Wow.... the Evolv was always my favorite case. This takes it a whole new level. I am definitely going to pick one of these up. Now if only they came with an inverted layout so that I didn't have to move my desk.....

[@2spooky]

Perfect! They've practically outdone themselves. This could be the last case I'll probably ever need for my workstation builds.

[@mushy19921]

I've been looking at phantom 580 case but this ticks everything I'm after clean not overboard with rgb. Gun metal Grey, glass side window. Water cool support and I plan on setting up a raid set up as a Nas and this has the cradles for them continue the good work Def sold me

[@marinb_yt]

Just wow! I love my Evolv ATX TG, but this has so many improvements. The cable routing is my favourite 👍👍

[@FlandraLabs]

Holy shit! So proud to be a phanteks case owner. Their engineering is unmatched! Well worth the premium cost!

[@blakeparthenay3049]

As a current owner of the first gen, a evolv atx, i've got to say that this is a TON of upgrades and improvements on design. Much more than a facelift, and for only 10 dollars..

[@alexandredellis]

The Phanteks Enthoo Evolv was my dream case. Forever ( at least I thought so.. ) . Thank you so much Phanteks for this legend of a case. Reborn.

[@mohander4945]

Now we need an MATX and ITX version of this Evolv X and the dream come true!

[@dgheinen]

Great video! Tons and tons of information with awesome visuals to see what new features are present in the new lineup of cases. Thanks for the quality work and explanations

[@springloll7906]

I am just completely amazed by the new Evolve X... I really hope the final version really does keep all the updates announced here, and if somehow they still include more, phanteks can be sure that my next pc will be in this case!

[@themightyquinn1343]

HOLY HAND GRENADE I WANT THIS THING. It has _almost_ everything that I look for in a case. The *only* thing I would have liked to also have is an HDMI passthrough to the front, but I know that's not a feature most people look for. Anyway, they did a fantastic job on this case, and it will probably be my next upgrade (after a new chair, which I desperately need). It will definitely be a major upgrade from my ~$20 case I've had since my first budget build.

[@MrBeringela001]

Cant wait to upgrade the Evolv Atx into this baby. Awesome Awesome work by Phanteks on listening to the community!!!

[@Brian.M]

Wow, that's impressive. The people at Phanteks always do a great job.

[@faisalamir1928]

Perfect balance of form and function. Well done Phanteks!

[@drewpickard554]

Just wow. The Evole part there the features just kept on going and going. Thats a really sick case with alot of cool stuff, Just wish there were more than 2 USB's on the front

[@ioblings]

Now this is how a company should work!! I really loved the evolv but due to its known problems I went for a dark base pro. I'm happy to see that they've listen to the users and improve this beautiful case!! Still waiting for an appropriate thermal testing though

[@maple_fields]

I've been looking for the perfect computer case, and I had only three requirements: 1. USB C on the front. It's 2018, this isn't optional. 2. Mid-tower. I don't have a room for a huge computer case on my desk, I need something that's reasonably sized. I'm not looking for a tiny computer, but I don't want a Cosmos II either. 3. E-ATX Support. I'm trying to run a Threadripper workstation, with an E-ATX motherboard, so I have basically all the options. The Evolv X is finally, FINALLY the case I need. Thank you Phanteks.

[@Shichiaikan]

Wow, this is monumentally better... I was really considering the pc011D as my go-to, but now seeing this, I think I may re-evaluate... the cable management alone on this seems like a total win.

[@marcingawlicki]

Awesome case!!! I've "be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900" it's superb (but I changed all fans for Noctua and using their NH D14 cooler) and I'm so glad I have it but if/or when I change my set to new one I'm pretty sure I chose this Evolv X, it's just wow. Big thanks for your info about this case. greetings

[@RevenantXD]

That ITX upgrade is amazing. This case is just a showcase of brilliant design.

[@__dudewitagun__4607]

I cannot wait for this case! Definitley my pick for my next build.

[@420BulletSponge]

Now that's a work of art as I have come to expect from Phanteks. I'll be sticking with my Evolv ATX for the time being though. I'm looking into getting some custom waterjet work done on the top and front panels at the moment. Going for some good airflow and a look that say's, "this one is mine and there are no others like it".

[@katsukino]

This literally sent chills down my spine. Easily one of the best; if not the best case on the market right now.

[@BRBearUSA]

DEFINITELY the best case overall out there. There are others that do excel at specific details, but this one just encompasses the best of all worlds, without much compromise. (I keep reminding myself that I am happily tied to the Apple ecosystem and that I do not want to go through the pains of building a Hackintosh,.. (My main gig is a 27" iMac with an i7 3.4GHz with 32GB DDR3 RAM and 1 TB fusion drive+3.0 SSDs.) But boy, that case is tempting...)!

[@treelonmusk5723]

Wow that's actually insane , 2 systems in one pc with godlike cable management!

[@Eriond1]

Quite clear that Phanteks listens to their customers. Most of the things I dislike in the evolv atx is improved 😊 All in all it might be the best medium atx case in a while. Waiting for full review and temperature performance results. Thanks for a great summary of this case!