Phanteks PH EC500ATG_DBK01 Full Metal Mid Tower Digital RGB Review

First build so I can't compare it to other picks, but was very easy to assemble for a beginner. Most of the cables were marked, which made the job easier. The kit does not include a rear exhaust fan so I would suggest ordering one of those when ordering your case. The Revain was around $15 for one that fits the front fans. The stands came pre-installed for atx which was good but if you are using a smaller phone it can be difficult to move them around. The 360mm AIO fits perfectly into the…

I really like this case and it looks well made but a few issues make me dislike the case. First, one of my USB ports is bent. . The port is still working, but it is very difficult to connect. With the next two built-in fans, the fan cables are laid in such a way that the sliding covers are in contact with them and the cable could break if you are careless. It's an easy fix, but if you open the slot cover too quickly, there's a good chance you'll ruin the fan. My last major concern is that the…

I was looking for an affordable case with a front USB-C port, tempered glass and multiple RGB fans. It ticked all the boxes. The build quality is really good for the price. There is plenty of room for mounting and possible cable runs. The supplied Velcro control on the back is impressive. One of the coolest features is the minimal offset of the motherboard stand. This allows enough room at the top for the heatsinks without blocking or interfering with anything on the motherboard. Another thing…

Great case, big improvement in airflow and size compared to my NZXT H500. Simple and clean design and worth the price. BUT, there is actually a problem I have with this case. Fans are not PWM. I went through the entire manual and assumed they were SK140 DRGB fans since Phanteks doesn't sell non-PWM RGB fans on their website. I've searched all over the internet to find out which fans those were (because I was lazy and didn't want to look at the model number on the backs of real fans lol). It was

I chose this case based on glowing customer reviews. I've been building computers since 2010 and feel reasonably familiar with most of the major manufacturers. This is my first experience with this company. At first glance, this case looks very nice. Access is easy and convenient, and the components and layout are pretty slick. Upon examining the case out of the box, I discovered that one of the wires connected to one of the panel buttons was somehow crimped into something I suspect was in the…

While the P500A doesn't have the bells and whistles you'd expect from a modern gaming PC, the P500A impresses with its superior design and build. metal and plastic components. The tempered glass side panel is heavy duty and easy to remove and reinstall. No need to fiddle with thumbscrews here. Spacious cable management area with integrated attachment straps. Pretty much the entire bottom fifth of the case is open unless you're installing hard drives. The SDD mounting brackets provide good…