The BEST Case For Airflow On A Budget! - Phanteks Eclipse P300A Mesh Edition Review

[@68NEWGUY]

As many here, I was curious about the case, temps and airflow. Definitely thinking 2 intake 2 exhaust will handle my needs just fine. Thanks for the review.

[@TheTechTank]

Two in and two out would definitely be the ideal configuration.

[@68NEWGUY]

Appreciate the feed back

[@jackmcclymont3542]

Thanks, I was so curious about what this case would look like and how it would perform.

[@faux_gray]

Nice stuff Tank, These phanteks cases are great budget cases, I've built many, MANY systems with them from Wootware. As a note, many of the 2x 14cm / 3x 12cm front fan cases from Phanteks can take 2x 14cm AND 1x 12cm at the top front.

[@TheTechTank]

Thanks, man! As you know, we did a ton of Phanteks builds at UFD Tech and they were definitely some of the best and easiest ones. Super dope cases. I don't think that fan configuration is possible in this specific case without modification. The top and bottom areas of the front panel are completely closed off, and the basement area is also sealed off, leaving just enough room for two 140/120mm fans.

[@stevenwilliams6638]

Wow! I knew your channel would grow quickly! I've been away for a bit, nice vid man!

[@TheTechTank]

Welcome back, dude! And thanks!

[@matthewmesich1664]

Thanks for the great video, helped me make the decision to get a couple more intake fans for my build

[@TheTechTank]

Awesome, I think you're going to be super happy with the cooling performance with even just two extra fans acting as intake.

[@a.stick_]

thx for the video I've been struggling to find a good budget case and imma get this one now.

[@TSub96]

Great review. I'm thinking about switching over to this case from my Q300L. I have an mATX mobo, and I modded my case for better airflow, but it's still missing a lot of features that this has for around the same price. Not to mention that the P300A actually has a smaller footprint than the mATX case I currently have haha.

[@TheTechTank]

I was actually looking into reviewing the Q300L because it looks like it could be great with the right configuration, but I can tell just from looking at it airflow performance won't be nearly as good as on the P300A. There's just too much airflow obstruction going on in the front of the Q300L.

[@Vexerone]

Fantastic review!

[@TheTechTank]

Thanks, man!

[@noahmukiri9822]

thanks bro you're awesome. love your video. i just oredered mine, hope to build in 2 weeks!!!!!

[@TheTechTank]

That's awesome, man! Be sure to tweet me a pic when you finish the build!

[@new6617]

Thanks bro!

[@ryeguygaming4049]

Great video, no nonsense.

[@StunAteIcrew]

great video continues like this

[@skytwo225]

I opted to buy the Thermaltake S500 TG for a few extra more rands it looks like a more versatile case.

[@TheTechTank]

It definitely is thanks to the top radiator support, but I'm betting that closed front panel isn't doing temps any favors, lol.

[@skytwo225]

@@TheTechTank the S500 TG chassis is mainly designed for water-cooling. There is only so little you can achieve in cooling any pc case with just fans.

[@TheTechTank]

Sure, but radiators still rely on fans and fresh air for optimal cooling. Choking the front intake with a closed panel will still result in worse temperatures, even if it's not by much.

[@skyone4752]

@@TheTechTank I smell a comparison video between liquid cooling and only using fans in your case?

[@TheTechTank]

@@skyone4752 It might be on the list, lol.

[@larion2336]

I'm getting this case. It comes with 2x 120 mm front fans and 1x 120mm on the rear, so seems like a good deal for $79 aud.

[@lsdream420]

just got this case too!

[@cosmic9214]

Is this still good in 2025 or there is better alternative? I currently have deepcool matrexx 30, it is great ngl but I think it cant fit more fans and aio cooler. So im tryna find a budget fishtank like cases but can have aio cooler or more fans

[@klasssavage6581]

Telkom in the intro earned you a like before the video even began.

[@TheTechTank]

Now that's the commiseration all South Africans know 🤣 Should've lumped Eskom in there too!

[@klasssavage6581]

@@TheTechTank Lol..

[@nzroots91]

Great video, very easy for me to understand as I only delved into the world of PC building yesterday! Question - I’m worried it could be a little bit of a small workspace for me to do my first ever build in, do you think?

[@TheTechTank]

Nice, glad to hear you decided to put together your own build! It is a little tougher to build in because of the limited room, but I wouldn't worry about it too much. All I would recommend is that you install your GPU last, then you shouldn't have too much trouble.

[@m.n.b-arcade1954]

the only thing that concerns me is the backside isnt being covered, it will get dusty inside the case from there?

[@TheTechTank]

Not from the back, no. It'll definitely get dusty from the front if you have intake fans there (all cases with mesh front panels have that problem), but the only way you'll get a lot of dust coming in from the rear is if you have all of the case fans blowing air out of the case. That creates negative pressure inside the case which will suck dust in.

[@m.n.b-arcade1954]

@@TheTechTank thanks for your response, but i think i will go with the corsair 4000d airflow edition, there is not that much price diference here. But still, your video is quite usefull, so congratulations!

[@andreaharsellmusic]

thank youuuuu

[@auradzrts691]

Can i take out the front HDD bracket and install the 120 mm fan instead?

[@TheTechTank]

The brackets are removable, but I'm pretty sure you can't add a third fan there. And honestly, you don't need to, two fans in the front is more than enough for such a small case.

[@auradzrts691]

@@TheTechTank Thank you, I've been thinking to buy this case over a month but hesitate because the P400A have 3 front fans, and I afraid that PSU is not having an airflow from front fan.

[@TheTechTank]

@@auradzrts691 If you can afford the P400A and like slightly bigger cases, then you should get it. It's a great case. That being said, you don't have to worry about your PSU getting air from the front of the case. The bottom of the case has a cutout for the PSU fan to intake fresh air, you just need to make sure the open part of your PSU is facing the bottom.

[@kumamakanui1514]

Im only using the stock fan for rear exhaust. Maybe i should get 2 more fans for the front?

[@TheTechTank]

Definitely get at least one more fan to put in the front as intake, your temperatures will thank you.

[@jimajima7323]

I’m getting really close to ordering my parts for my PC:)))) p300a is an absolute beast for airflow from what i know. What extra fan should I get for it tho? Thanks for the vid man, amazing timing for my research

[@TheTechTank]

I would personally grab two 140mm Noctua fans to go in the front. Great performers and super quiet. Might even toss an extra one in for the top mounting point, but that would be a little overkill. Or if I wanted some RGB flair, I'd grab a 3-pack of Corsairs LL series fans.

[@jimajima7323]

Just Tank ok thanks man 🙏🏻

[@Cyrusthegreat87]

ok so what happens if i add a 4th fan.I already have 2 intakes up front plus the exhaust on the back.If i were to add another on the top how would that set up be?intake or Exhaust for that extra fan?

[@TheTechTank]

I have the exact same setup going right now. I set the top rear fant to exhaust. So two in the front for intake, and the other two at the back for exhaust. If you set the top fan to intake your CPU might run very slightly cooler, but it'll suck in a lot of dust.

[@Cyrusthegreat87]

@@TheTechTank thanks for the reply.Kind of gives me an idea of the choices i want to make.Really appreciate it.

[@ravennicolas3535]

I have 1 x 140mm fan lying around somewhere. Will it fit on the front?

[@TheTechTank]

Yip, the case has room for two 140mm in the front.

[@PupperTiggle]

see the top left corner of that phantek eclipse p300 a i fell off my chair and hit that corner it cut decently and the corner dented i am sad cause it look ugly

[@TheTechTank]

Holy crap! That sounds friggin' painful! I hope you at least came out of it less damaged than the case 😂

[@TamimLB]

Oh damn that’s a surprise, you’re South African. Like me ✌🏻

[@TheTechTank]

Haha, nice! Weird how we South Africans rarely run into each other online, lol.

[@jackmcclymont3542]

Also, they are selling that case with 2 more additional for 30$ AUD which is a killer deal.

[@TheTechTank]

I wouldn't know about AUD pricing, but I suspect that that would put it in a tougher price class to be competitive in...

[@toshiya4979]

This is the most practical budget case atm imo. The only flaw I see is the lack of fans.

[@TheTechTank]

100% agreed. I wouldn't have minded paying a tiny bit more for at least one extra fan to pop in the front.

[@bloomberg6380]

Hi, i have badly speak eng, this case have nise airflow?

[@TheTechTank]

Hi, no problem. The case has amazing airflow, but you will have to buy two extra case fans for the best performance.

[@bloomberg6380]

@@TheTechTank ok, thx.

[@miguelzazueta3926]

@@TheTechTank what case fans would u recommend?

[@TheTechTank]

@@miguelzazueta3926 Depends, are you looking for performance or looks? And what's your budget? For looks Corsair's LL120 fans look great, for performance Noctua would be perfect. If you don't have a big budget almost any 120mm fans from companies like Corsair, Cooler Master etc. will do the job just fine.

[@ZR_40]

Is 62° C average bad for my pc? (When I’m playing fortnite)

[@TheTechTank]

Not at all. You should only start worrying around 75 degrees.

[@felipe2986]

would anyone know if my b550-f motherbored would fit in this cases

[@TheTechTank]

Yes, that's an ATX motherboard and the case supports up to ATX.

[@felipe2986]

@@TheTechTank thank you

[@scavyboi]

Performs amazing however, for me this case was an absolute nightmare to build in with an ATX form factor mobo.

[@TheTechTank]

I can definitely understand that. It takes a fair bit of pre-planning routes to make the build go smoothly, and if you don't do any planning there's like no margin for error at all after the (ATX) board's already installed.

[@Tryant3000]

3:52 It's not a reset button the small button is to change rgb colours! EDIT: Wait I have the P300 did they change it with the P300A??

[@TheTechTank]

Lol, they did indeed. I have the P300 as well and the button was for lighting control, but on the P300A they changed it to the reset button. Probably because the case doesn't have any RGB built in.

[@Tryant3000]

@@TheTechTank damn why in the hell would they do that.. I was thinking about buying the p300a for the front panel but then I would have to switch them out to keep the RGB. Guess I'll just mod my p300 panel.

[@saltacious380]

Just so happens I’ve got 3 2000rpm pwm Noctua fans to use and my case is a hotbox rn so uh. H m m

[@TheTechTank]

Sounds like the case was made for you, lol.

[@SSPear66]

🤣,Btw bro ,Must be awesome riding 2000rpm fan fr

[@NarutoMinecraft007]

If you are searching for a case now go get the P360a much better right now

[@TheTechTank]

Yip, but a bit more expensive too. But then again, adding an extra fan to the P300A would probably bring the pricing much closer together.

[@lewissharman9400]

uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/WFvHQD could you tell me if this build would fit in the case?

[@TheTechTank]

Yip, the motherboard and graphics card are tiny, so they'll fit in the case with lots of room to spare. The cooler should fit just fine too.

[@lewissharman9400]

@@TheTechTank thanks 😊

[@tyronenathanielpillay7217]

Telkom shaming, I get that reference.

[@TheTechTank]

Then you are a man who has suffered as well. I respect you, brother.

[@realduox]

i think they designed this case assuming ppl would put an aio in the front

[@TheTechTank]

Hmm, not too sure about that. It's a budget-oriented case, and people on a tight budget wouldn't get a 240mm AIO IMO.

[@Mahmoud-rp6xu]

P360a is better tho you have alot more space for everything for little more price

[@TheTechTank]

It's better for sure, but remember that the small size is one of the P300A's biggest selling points.