NZXT Phantom Review

👤by David Mitchelson Comments 📅26-10-10
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Removing the prominent side panel reveals an enthusiasts playground. The depth inside is significantly more spacious than most of the cases I have reviewed at Vortez. NZXT state that graphics cards up to 350mm in length - so pretty much anything currently on the market. Checking the height of the expansion slots shows that the Phantom will also accommodate multiple graphics cards. SLI and Crossfire is no problem.

There is a large cut-out for the CPU backplate too, with plenty of cable management cut-outs with rubberised mounts to tuck cables behind the motherboard tray. On first glance it also seems that media drives will be tool-less in their installation.


Side panel off to reveal plenty of space within the Phantom


The underside of the side panel has 2 x 120mm fans, these two fans have 3-pin connectors that will slot into the motherboard fan headers. The large rose type shape has a filter behind it that can be cleaned, there is space for 200/230mm fan to be installed but be warned you may need a low-profile CPU cooler to accommodate this. The side panel seems to be of good quality.


The underside of the side panel showing fans


Behind the motherboard tray there is again lots of space and some great areas for feeding cables through. NZXT have actually already tidied up the cables that route through from the fan controller and front headers.


Behind the motherboard lots of space for cable management


At the very bottom of the case there is room provided to install the PSU. 4 soft rubber mounts have been positioned to give the PSU a nice comfortable fit but also reduce vibration. Underneath this section there is perforated holes that lead to a filter. This filter can be removed from the bottom of the case and cleaned.


PSU seating area with rubber mounts for soft fitting and anti-vibration


Each of the 7 expansion slot covers have ventilation holes to encourage airflow within the Phantom - each of these panels also has a thumbscrew which makes removing the cover and installing a device very easy.


Ventilation and thumbscrews on the expansion slot covers



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