Rated 4.9 out of 5 by 7
reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5 by DaveJM Stunning case, supreme build quality.
This case..
-Second to none build quality, rubber stand offs, washers, awesome!
-Looks sleek yet stands out. Led's can be toggled on/off
-awesome cooling out of the box with high quality fans.
-Has everything you'll ever need.
Cons
-My case only came with two side panel thumbscrews with rubber washers. One for each side. Which I though was odd, though there are more inside the accessory box, no-more rubber washers are provided.
10 October 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Brit128 Very good case.
This is my first Phantek case as before i only had Corsair cases and wow the build quality is just as good if better. I specifically bought this case to do water cooling down the line but it also works for air users very well, has very good airflow to cool components. The fans it comes with are pretty good and not too loud so i haven't replaced and probably never will just isn't worth the extra cost. The lighting it comes with is very good, not too bright but just right and you have a choice of a range of colors by a press of a button on the front of the case. Cable management is very good as well with plenty of space at the back to sort your cables out and also comes with two SSD mounts. All in all this case is just great and would recommend it without question.
29 September 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by DrunkMonk74 Amazing case
Don't need to add much apart from WOW! Best case I've owned. This was a serious step up in case for me, and the layout and build quality really show. Some might say it's pricey, but to be honest, the build quality is that good it actually is value for money.
Well thought out layout made this the easiest case I've worked with. The cable management is easy, and little things, like how the sides hinge into place (there isn't an actual hinge, but the motion is the same), rather than slide, makes a massive difference.
I've attached a couple photos. One is just how the case looked nice and clean once all my components were in place. The second is a little more in your face. You can buy the LED strip lighting separately, (Scan do sell it) in 1m and 2m lengths. I used 2m, but 1m should be enough. Literally plug and play, the connection is already there waiting for the lighting to be installed. And once it is, it's linked up and colours are changed the same way you change the colours for the outside of the case.
Very easy to increase air flow too. For example I removed the 2 3.5" drive bays, (very simple just remove 4 thumb screws and they slide out). I bought an extra SSD holder as there is space on the cable management side for two SSD's to be held in place, (the case comes with one SSD holder) and I installed my HDD into one of the 5.25" bays, (using brackets). Now that 200mm front fan has totally unrestricted flow into the main case!!
So chuffed with this case and can't see me moving on for quite some time. Simply put an excellent product.
21 September 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Christo Good case with only a few negatives.
I decided on the Phanteks Enthoo-Luxe because of the higher quality materials used and extras such as the included fan hub and full fan filtration.
Cooling wise it does a much better job as compared to my smaller CM Storm Scout v1. The GTX 670's I have in there run about 5c cooler and the CPU runs a few degrees cooler as well.
I like the monolithic look and the LED strips along the sides can look really nice when viewed from the front and top. This is not true when viewed from the side as each LED's light is individually visible which ruins the aesthetics a bit. I also got the 2m internal LED strip which I run around the window and this works well. I would have preferred 3 or 4 smaller strips though so that they could be placed more strategically. Working with one long piece requires more effort as now you have to deal with bends and perhaps LED's which you would not want in a specific area. I would also have liked some ability to dim the LED's. The LED's can be switched off and the case will remember your last setting.
The power button and white HDD activity light looks really nice. The front and top aluminium panels adds weight and substance to the case. One of the reasons I decided on the Phanteks enthoo luxe is because it looks more durable as compared to plastic cases like the 760T and 780T. The side panels are made of decent steel although not as nice as the Fractal ARC Midi. The window is slightly darkened and looks nice, although I have seen better quality acrylic. The Phanteks logo on the side looks really good when some LED's shine on it...nice touch!
There were a few negatives:
1. Only one SSD bracket included when manual states 2.
2. One of the 140mm fans vibrated a lot and had to be removed.
3. The internal cable which connects to the optional internal LED strip was damaged and I had to fix this with some solder. Looks like it was a poor crimp job which did not make proper contact inside the connector.
I have contacted Phanteks and they will ship me the missing SSD bracket.
Over all I am pleased with the case and plan on keeping it for a few years. I should add that it is quite heavy and difficult to carry. If you try to pick it up by grabbing the top back or bottom front... that is a BAD IDEA! Because this is exactly how those panels are removed. You would not want to remove those panels while carrying a full system...it would end in tragedy. I would have preferred it if these panels could be secured with the addition of a single thumb screw.
My pic don't really do it justice as some detail is not captured.
17 September 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Synovate Water cooling heaven.
This case is fantastic. To start with the overall build quality from Phanteks is outstanding. At this price, there is nothing quite like it. Even without a system in it this thing weighs a metric tonne! the lighting effect around the edges of the case are vibrant and select from 10 different colours.
The aesthetics of this case are excellent with a sand blasted effect paint job rather than brushed aluminium you see alot of these days. The split side window is tinted and shows off your internals very well, blocking out the hard drive cages
There are several mounting options when it comes to radiators including the option to mount a 360mm at the top. It also includes a pump bracket for where you can mount it on the bottom of the case. AND let's not forget the included reservoir bracket that can be mounted on the side of the hard drive cages. There is also an additional spot to mount a reservoir next to your graphics card.
Cable management in this case is a breeze with plenty of space at the back to hide it all. On top of this the side panel swing out rather than requiring you to stand on the case fitting your cables in and then sliding the panel across.
Other features include SSD brackets, PWM fan hub, 3 fans included.
Overall working in this case was no hassle whatsoever. The only thing I can see that people might not like is the fact it weighs so much, but this isn't an issue with most people anyway as it is not a portable case.
08 September 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Trevjones40 The Best Case I Have Bought!!
Quality , Design and Finish is excellent. The fitted fans are near silent. 10 out of 10 for a superb product.
08 September 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by SM100 Fantastic case.
This case was an absolute pleasure to build with: there's plenty of room and the cable-management options are superb. Phanteks have really made an effort for every little detail. There are velcro straps to keep cables tidy, the HDD cages are excellent and any part of the case can be removed easily with a screwdriver.
Construction quality is among the best I've seen at any price point: even the cover for the front I/O panel is metal instead of plastic and looks pretty much impossible to break. The wiring for the front I/O is also very neat. The side panels are very sturdy with no sharp edges and almost no flex. The only plastic components are the dust filters and brackets for HDDs and ODDs. Despite being a "full tower" with EATX support it is only slightly bigger than the larger mid cases. The cooling is a big improvement over my previous, similarly priced case: the noise dampening is fairly good but I've seen cheaper cases do it better.
My only concern with this case has been the included PWM fan hub. The fan hub is great for case fans but for some reason does not work well with a closed-loop cooler. It also requires fan cables to reach it behind the motherboard: although the included Phanteks fans have nice long wires other brands may be much shorter, requiring 3-4 pin extenders or some creative cable management.
Other than this the case looks fantastic and is a dream to build with. The LEDs look good: it's worth noting that you can turn them off by holding the colour switching button (this might not be mentioned in the manual).
Overall I am very impressed with this case and would happily buy from Phanteks again. If you are looking for a premium case that is big, but not too big, then I would certainly recommend the Luxe.
24 August 2014
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