Phanteks is a popular fan and cooler manufacturer that recently expanded into the case market, and they have done so successfully with the Enthoo Pro and Enthusiast Primo. Most recently, Phanteks unveiled their newest “Enthoo Evolv” case to the media. Phanteks’ Evolv is sticking to the precedent its older brothers established with minimalist design, high-quality features, and primarily aluminum and steel construction.
Before anything else though, let’s jump into the Enthoo Evolv gaming case specs:
Phanteks Enthoo Evolv Case Specs
| Form Factor | Micro Tower |
| Dimensions | 230mm x 450mm x 400mm (WHD) |
| Materials | Aluminum exterior, steel chassis |
| Motherboard FF | micro-ATX, mini-ITX |
| I/O | 2xUSB3.0, 2x3.5mm |
| Expansion | 4x Expansion Slots 1x 5.25" modular (top) 3x 3.5" 5x 2.5" |
| Cooling | Included 1x200mm front 1x140mm rear Optional 2x140mm top 2x140mm front (remove 200mm) |
| Radiator Support | Front: 120mm, 140mm, 240mm Top: 120mm, 240mm, 140mm, 280mm Rear: 120mm, 140mm |
| Clearance | GPU: 318mm CPU Cooler: 192mm PSU: 216mm (remove midplate) Cables: 24mm Rad (top): 68mm to board |
| MSRP | $130 / $140 |
The Enthoo Evolv is minimalistic in design, using brushed aluminum and a simple power LED (changeable to 4 different colors) strip on the bottom of the case. The case also lacks front-mounted 5.25” bays, contributing to its clean design and increasing airflow by allowing more intake fans. Removable dust filters are installed in the front, top, and under the PSU.
Notably, the Enthoo Evolv features a PSU shroud like its larger predecessors, the Enthoo Luxe and Pro. WIth the Enthoo (Enthusiast) line, similar to NZXT’s H440, we’re starting to see included PSU shrouds become more common -- definitely an turn in the industry. The PSU shroud in the Evolv is unique in that there is a hole on the side where the brand sticker usually is -- gotta show off the amperage on that 12v rail. It also supports PSUs up to 216mm long (removal of midplate required for PSUs >180mm). On the topic of clearance, the Enthoo Evolv also supports graphics cards up to 318mm long and CPU coolers up to 192mm tall.
The Phanteks Enthoo Evolv hosts standard cable management features, including the usual rubber grommets, ample space behind the motherboard for cables, and reusable ties.
Phanteks’ new case has a windowed side panel, using a swing-open toolless mount.
The Evolv’s MSRP rests at $130 for the black version and $140 for the white.
The Phanteks Enthoo Evolv should be available very soon, if not almost immediately. We will have a review online once Phanteks sends out samples to press.
- Michael "The Bear" Kerns.