Phanteks PH-ES314ETG_GS EVOLV MATX Tempered Glass Edition Aluminum Exterior RGB LED Illumination Micro Tower Case Silver Galaxy Silver Review

Appearance: one of the most beautiful cases: tempered glass door, brushed aluminum case, RGB lighting, hidden fan vents, everything screams "premium case". There's a good reason for that: it's a high-end PC enthusiast case. It also comes at a premium price. Build Quality: Everything is reliable. There are simply no untreated surfaces, neither outside nor inside. Everything is smooth, polished, polished. The case, despite being mATX, is quite heavy due to the metal and glass construction. I have

I have to say this case is amazing. I have never had a phanteks product and after seeing the extremely negative review I canceled my order. Then I ordered it again a few days later. Little did I know at first that there is a cutout on the back of the case to showcase SSDs. I'm not a fan of it. There is one panel that is harder to pull off the hinges, I was afraid to spray WD-40 on it because I don't want to spray the whole case. I have silicone grease that I have used on door hinges and it…

TLDR: You need this case for your mATX build. I'm impressed with this case! The build quality is phenomenal. The case is packaged with styrofoam end caps in a cardboard box which is then wrapped in another cardboard box for an extra layer of protection. Parts and parts are stored in a small accessory box attached to the inside of the case. Access to both sides of the case is very easy thanks to the suicide double glass doors that are held closed with powerful magnets. All components (including…

This is not my first Phanteks; I have an Evolv X ATX case. In truth, I probably would have bought this mainly because of the size, since I didn't need such a large and heavy case. The MATX looks really good, although there are some very small imperfections in the finish compared to the Model X, but I had to take a close look to make sure that's what I saw. Tiny marks and a few scratches, that's all. Turns out the LED backlight doesn't work either, but I'm far from being a hardcore fan of LEDs…

Most of my thoughts on this case are based on my experience with the Corsair 350D, my computer's former home (i7-7700k with Noctua NH-D15S and GTX 1060), and this consideration is the relevant one Comparison as they are both large MATX cases that prioritize form and build quality. From an aesthetic point of view, Evolv is a winner for me. The 350D has a nice design but is let down by the choice of materials (plastic for the front and body and acrylic for the window), which is to be expected…

Okay, first off, one problem with this case is that with glass on the sides and a front panel, it's not the best breathable case in the world. I put on two fans and upgraded the front fan to compensate. If something goes wrong I can hack the door, but I only did that during load testing. This is the only reason for 4 stars instead of 5. Ok, good thing. OK, that looks great. It's all aluminum and REALLY easy to work with. The doors come off easily after a while, I wish they had shifted the…

Wow! Had no idea! I had never used a Phanteks case before and just wasn't familiar with it. This case is amazing! The materials used are very high quality, the finish is tight and every little thing that makes assembly easier is appreciated. Things like Velcro, easy-to-remove side panels, top faceplates, and ease of use make it a win, a win for me. The only downside is that it's a tank, but that's to be expected when high quality materials are used. The added photos do not correspond to…