Review: Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV ATX Tempered Glass Edition
EVOLV, Evolved
Ever since Phanteks first appeared on the market with their massive PH-TC14PE CPU cooler, Phanteks has always been a company known for making some of the most innovative products in both the PC case and cooling markets. Constantly pushing the envelope in terms of features, build quality and value, Phanteks has achieved great success in the chassis market following their debut of the Enthoo Primo back in 2013. This then led to Phanteks’ introducing several more models in the Enthoo lineup such as the more budget focused cases like the Enthoo Pro and Luxe, and the stylish Enthoo EVOLV line.
Today, we’re taking a look at the latest of the Enthoo EVOLV chassis, the Enthoo EVOLV ATX Tempered Glass, which is a variant of the previously released Enthoo EVOLV ATX. As the name suggests, this new variation replaces the aluminum side panels found on the EVOLV ATX with tempered glass panels on both sides, giving users a show-room like view of the internals of their system. The new chassis also features full RGB lighting for the front indicator and power buttons, as well as optional magnetic RGB lighting strips that plug directly into the chassis.
Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV ATX Tempered Glass Specifications
| Model | PH-ES515ETG_BK (black), PH-ES515ETG_AG (grey), PH-ES515ETG_GS (silver) |
|---|---|
| Colors Available | Satin Black, Anthracite Grey, Galaxy Silver |
| Material | Aluminum (3mm) Exterior, Steel Chassis, Tempered Glass (side panels) |
| Dimension | 235 mm x 495 mm x 510 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | 22 lbs. |
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX *(up to 264 mm wide), ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX |
| 5.25″ Drive Bay | n/a |
| 3.5″ Drive Bay | 8x (5x included) |
| 2.5″ Drive Bay | 3x (2x included) |
| Front I/O | 2x USB 3.0, Mic, Headphone, RGB Controls |
| Expansion Slots | 7 |
| Cooling System | Top: 3x 120 mm / 2x 140 mm fans (optional) or up to 360 mm or 280 mm radiators
Rear: 140 mm exhaust (installed) or 120 mm / 140 mm radiators Front: 2x 140 mm (installed), 3x 120 mm 120 mm or up to 360 mm or 280 mm radiators |
| PSU Support | PS2 up to 318 mm / 12.5 in long (including cables) |
| Maximum Compatibility | Graphics card: 420 mm / 16.54 in (without HDD brackets)
Graphics card: 300 mm / 11.8 in (with HDD brackets) CPU cooler: 194 mm / 7.6 in |
| Warranty | 5 years |
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