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Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX Computer Case - Tempered Glass Edition, Galaxy Silver PH-ES515ETG_GS

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Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX Computer Case - Tempered Glass Edition, Galaxy Silver PH-ES515ETG_GS

Description:
Designed based on the EVOLV line, the Enthoo EVOLV ATX Tempered Glass Edition combines sandblasted aluminum with tempered glass panels. System builders and water-cooling enthusiasts can now present their build with a premium touch. The EVOLV ATX Tempered Glass Edition is equipped with innovative features, amazing (water)cooling potential, and RGB illumination.

Details:
DetailValue
BindingPersonal Computers
BrandPhanteks
EAN0886523300939
FeatureAluminum body (3mm thick). Clean interior-Hidden PSU and HDD's. RGB LED Lights-10 Colors with illumination effects (Breathing/Static/Color Cycle). Left and Right Tempered Glass Side Panels (4mm thick)
Direct airflow to CPU/GPU. Comes with 3 Phanteks premium fan: 2xPH-F140SP in front (140mm) and 1xPH-F140SP in rear (140mm). Phanteks' PWM hub included. 3 different installation areas for radiators.
Offset Radiator Bracket with no conflicts between radiator and memory (120mm or 140mm form factor). Reservoir mounting locations. Pump Bracket with vibration dampers
2x Drop-N-Lock SSD brackets included. Equipped with removable dust filters (1x front, 1x bottom, top integrated). Quick release panels for easy access to fans and dust filters.
3x Modular HDD Brackets. Removable HDD cage for installation of long PSU's (>180mm)/water-pump. Long GPU clearance, up to 420mm (modular bracket must be off).
LabelPhanteks
ManufacturerPhanteks
ModelPH-ES515ETG_GS
MPNPH-ES515ETG_GS
PublisherPhanteks
StudioPhanteks
TitlePhanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX Computer Case - Tempered Glass Edition, Galaxy Silver PH-ES515ETG_GS
UPC886523300939
ColorGalaxy Silver
CatalogNumberList - CatalogNumberListElement90651774
Item Height20.1 inches
Item Length19.5 inches
Item Width9.25 inches
Package Height14 inches
Package Length24 inches
Package Weight34.85 pounds
Package Width24 inches
PackageQuantity1
PartNumberPH-ES515ETG_GS
ProductGroupPersonal Computer
ProductTypeNameSYSTEM_CABINET
UPCList - UPCListElement886523300939
Item Weight29 pounds
 

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So good I broke a promise for it.

review by ayymd

Quote:
Designed based on the EVOLV line, the Enthoo EVOLV ATX Tempered Glass Edition combines sandblasted aluminum with tempered glass panels. System builders and watercooling enthusiasts can now present their build with a premium touch. The EVOLV ATX Tempered Glass Edition is equipped with innovative features, amazing (water)cooling potential, and RGB illumination.
Another case review while I wait for more coolers. This time we have my new case, the Enthoo EVOLV ATX with tempered glass. Here comes case review ????? ???.
Test System
  • CPU: AMD FX-8350 (overclock: 4.8GHz@1.45v)
  • CPU Cooler: CRYORIG R1 Ultimate
  • Motherboard: ASUS 970 PRO GAMING/AURA
  • Memory: Kingston HyperX FURY 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3L-1600
  • SSD: Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB
  • SSD: Crucial MX300 525GB
  • HDD: HGST Ultrastar 7K3000 2TB
  • GPU: Sapphire Radeon R9 Fury NITRO 4GB
  • Case: Rosewill FBM-01 I mean Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV ATX TG
  • PSU: Thermaltake Tough Power DPS Gold 750W + CableMod Sleeved Extensions
Installation

I bought this case for a few reasons. This is my friend's dream case, so I bought it to piss him off. I was also sick of not being able to fit either side on the S340 due to my cables and cooler. This case actually fits everything, my jungle of cables, all the coolers I can review, my many drives, and more!! It has a massive 35mm (~1.4 inches) just for cable management, so I barely have to fight the side on. Getting everything in was much, much easier than the S340 for certain, but then again, the S340 is pretty small compared to the EVOLV. Now, the cooler support is my favorite bit - it supports up to 194mm tall air coolers (tallest cooler is MasterAir Maker 8, standing in at 172mm), so that means I have room for every cooler ever. In the top and front, radiator support is up to 360mm/280mm, so that covers basically all the CLCs ever. I also install my coolers while my motherboard is still in the PC, and this case allows me to do that easier than most all cases. Another awesome thing is that I am able to fit both the rear 140mm fan and the rear fan on my old Macho. Phanteks has stolen my 10, heart, and money.

Noise Level

I love the fans Phanteks included with this case. Since I have a more recently made model, mine came with those awesome PH-F140MP fans and not the so-so PH-F140SP. These fans are comparable to my treasured Cougar Vortex, which I usually refuse to use anything but. They are really quiet like my Vortex, but I love how I got them with my case instead of aftermarket. I also can't really hear the TY-140 I have running at full blast while the case is closed, which is passable in my book. Sometimes I can hear my hard drive rumbling, but I do have a really noisy hard drive, so I'm not going to dock points for that. Nintendo.

Performance

This case is.. well, it's pretty restrictive in the top and in the front. I used to have my 140mm Cougar Vortex (1.38mm/H2O) at the top, and I seriously thought there was no air coming through until I double checked. I now have the PH-F140MP (1.62mm/H2O) at the top, still am unsure if air is getting through. I'm going to have to dock 1 point for the top, as it's nasty for anything that's not super high in static pressure, although I'm going to use the top for testing case fans one day. The front is significantly better than the top, but it's still pretty meh. I know air is getting through just by judging from the dust filters, but it's still a little less than what I'm used to, so minus 0.5 points for that. The back is actually really good for airflow, it's like swiss cheese back there. So many places for air to escape that prison. You get an 8.5 here Phanteks.

Aesthetics

OH MY GOD, THIS CASE IS SO PRETTY!!!!

Ehem, sorry. Seriously though, I love how this case looks. I got the silver model because it was the cheapest and it also looked the best. I would've been fine with a single tempered glass side panel so my cable management wasn't showing, but I can't really fix that. I used to think brushed aluminum was king of cases, but boy, was I wrong. I love sandblasted aluminum. Well, let's get on to what I love most.
  • Sandblasted aluminum
  • Even the fans look good.
  • No visible hard drive cages if I don't want them.
  • Tempered glass is really nice looking.
  • Amazing looking front, no visible buttons or ports too.
  • No visible dust filters.
  • Simple top panel, just has a power button.
  • PSU shroud looks really nice.
  • I missed grommets to be honest, they're great.
I'd say this pretty 'puter case deserves a 10, which is also how many wing wangs I saved by buying this model.







Closing

I love this case. It made me break a promise I made a few months or something before I bought this, and it was so worth it. It's so pretty, it's really fun to work with, it has enough space for my coolers and cables, and it cools decently. What's not to love here? If you want to spend a ton of money on a case (although I still suggest the Enthoo Pro M or the Define S to save your money), this is pretty much the best I can find for around $200.

Scoring

  • Installation (40% of the score): 10
  • Performance (30% of the score): 8.5
  • Aesthetics (20% of the score): 10
  • Noise Level (10% of the score): 10
  • Final Score: 9.55 / 10

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EVOLV's Product Page
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Also, I have a site up now, still a work in progress, but all my reviews are there.

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ProsCons
Enthusiast everything!Not enthusiast performance.

Ratings
Overall5
 
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