NZXT Phantom 530

[LinusTech]

NCIX: http://bit.ly/1AQnwlw

Amazon: http://georiot.co/2jHd

 

The Phantom 530 from NZXT is one of the best designed cases I've ever worked with. I'm not a huge fan of plastic exteriors, but the guts of this bad boy are just.... really well thought out.

 

[ericlee30]

I love this case but the H440 is my favorite NZXT case by far.

[Ryan Leech]

NZXT :wub:

[Shd0w2]

Was originally getting this but my local microcenter was out of stock.. D:<

[CCap]

I've never been a big fan of these cases. 

 

It just isn't 'my cup of tea' as the users across the pond would say. 

[Frankz]

Woot woot thx for doing this one Linus!

[aricleather]

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Yes. Twist Ties! I hope more case manufacturers begin implementing these. When cases come with so little zip ties, that when you need to upgrade and redo all the wires, you have to cut them all and suddenly you're out... I dread that. Good job, NZXT.

[DIV1D3]

Yeh lol, the 530 is a bit old, I'd no matter what get the H440 though, or something like the Enthoo Pro/Primo for a larger case. 

[Epitome]

I like the case however i prefer the phanteks enthoo pro

[Unhelpful]

Still dat plastic doe... Just my preference... But still dat plastic doe.

[Constantine]

You can still use 4 pin into the controller/splitter it came with. It just cuts your number of outputs by half since it takes up room

[ilikemacandpc]

the only thing i dislike is the fan mount on the side panel. it doesn't fit aesthetically. however, it seems to be less garish on the black model. 

[daemonowner]

Enthoo Pro, Mini XL and Evolv pls. HWCanucks has confirmed they're first in line for the latter two.

 

Again, it's nice to see more case reviews.

[iamthecpu]

i have the bigger 630 and i adore it, everything to me feels like they put stuff were it would help you and the biggest thing i love is they got rid of the stupid tubing pass through grommets on the back of the case 

[exyia]

Linus

 

next time a case says it "supports 240" on the bottom, check to see how much clearance you actually get when there is a power supply there. since some power supplies are longer than others, the bottom 240 support could easily be a lazily implemented bullet point on the features list or an actual design feature with some thought into it

 

I learned the hard way, so it came up to my mind in this review and I think it would be useful information

[SAV1OUR]

eh i'm regretting getting my one 

[destroyer8769]

hi linustechtips, this is my first post on this forum, thanks for all the amazing vids. i am just wondering, what is your opinion on the nzxt phantom 410. 

 

Thanks,

           destroyer8769

[Cam33]

I just got the H440 over this and am quite happy with my choice, the plastic exterior was the main reason why I didn't go with the 530.

[MagickalMan]

I kinda, sorta wished you'd done the Phantom 820 instead, because I'm looking at that one for a build, but was a good review, anyway.   B)

[DeViLzzz]

Case looks great.  Recommended NZXT today.

[iamthecpu]

I kinda, sorta wished you'd done the Phantom 820 instead, because I'm looking at that one for a build, but was a good review, anyway.   B)

i know OC3D did a review on one on a Phantom 820

[Cam33]

I kinda, sorta wished you'd done the Phantom 820 instead, because I'm looking at that one for a build, but was a good review, anyway.   B)

He did an unboxing of the 820 over a year ago but it wasn't a review.

[MagickalMan]

He did an unboxing of the 820 over a year ago but it wasn't a review.

Eeeeexcellent, that's exactly what I was looking for.    ​ 

[Imabigmac]

With the fan controller you are able to use FOUR, 4pin fans. Two of the fans can go on the top of the controller and two on the bottom. 

[iamthecpu]

With the fan controller you are able to use FOUR, 4pin fans. Two of the fans can go on the top of the controller and two on the bottom. 

no you are not able to i have the same controller on my NZXT 630 and it does not have room for 4 pin fan headers