It had me at full aluminum exterior.

[Shaqo_Wyn]

 

Just saw the video of the latest case from Phanteks in their aggressive campaign to establish a firm base in our aesthetics and functionality obsessed hearts.  

 

Contrary to other opinions I've seen, I think it looks amazing. Anyone else agree?

 

Like with all case manufacturers Phanteks was bound to start making a few little slip ups. The unnecessary rear optical drive bay and inconvenient placement of the power, reset and USB 3.0 ports being the main gripes with the case. It also doesn't look as water cooling friendly, a trend I expected Phanteks to maintain even in a small form factor case like this. Could be wrong on that though.

[Rhizix]

I love it, too bad It's too small for a 360mm rad ;p

[Jobbe03]

[XTankSlayerX]

As someone with an ATX System.

 

DAMNIT.

 

Looks like a H440 in Carbon Fiber wrap is going to have to do...

[Phllips]

Why do people hate this. its pretty nice IMO. the window needs some work though

[askmax]

White one looks nice, black is just ugly.

[daemonowner]

Oh, by the way, look how thick the side panels are. Aluminium. Thick. $140 seems a little more reasonable. You aren't paying for Corsair quality.

[cae]

I don't dig the side USB placement. I do dig the aesthetics and mod friendliness.

[KemoKa]

Why do people hate this. its pretty nice IMO. the window needs some work though

Part of it certainly is because of the whole Phanteks hype train. A lot of people are going after Phanteks cases because of looks rather than build quality or sensible design, and that's why (I at least) tend to stay away from them. They're nice cases, but there are nicer cases on the market for as much or less.

[Shaqo_Wyn]

Part of it certainly is because of the whole Phanteks hype train. A lot of people are going after Phanteks cases because of looks rather than build quality or sensible design, and that's why (I at least) tend to stay away from them. They're nice cases, but there are nicer cases on the market for as much or less.

 

I have to disagree. If anything Phanteks cases are getting high praise because of their exceptional build quality, extensive water cooling possibilities and sensible design at such good price points (obviously a sales- and marketing strategy).

 

It took a long time for the looks of the Enthoo Pro to grow on me and while I still think the other models check all the boxes one would expect for high quality case I'm still not sold on the exterior look of the Luxe and Primo. 

 

Are there other cases out there that one could want?, of course. However, it's hard to find a better deal than what you get with the current Phanteks line for the price.

[Syraz]

Its a nice looking case. Only dislike for me is the usb on the side. Well maybe the fact it is bigger than the S340 but only can do mATX

[spwath]

Oh, by the way, look how thick the side panels are. Aluminium. Thick. $140 seems a little more reasonable. You aren't paying for Corsair quality.

Yes, priced like a corsair, built like a SilverStone.

I want. Unfortunately, I can't get matx, I got OEM windows, so I wood need new mb, and new widows.

[Cronus97]

Just saw the video of the latest case from Phanteks in their aggressive campaign to establish a firm base in our aesthetics and functionality obsessed hearts.

Contrary to other opinions I've seen, I think it looks amazing. Anyone else agree?

Like with all case manufacturers Phanteks was bound to start making a few little slip ups. The unnecessary rear optical drive bay and inconvenient placement of the power, reset and USB 3.0 ports being the main gripes with the case. It also doesn't look as water cooling friendly, a trend I expected Phanteks to maintain even in a small form factor case like this. Could be wrong on that though.

It looks similar to the old Mac pro's

[mr.skyrim_pc]

I think with this case you either love it or hate it.

[Shaqo_Wyn]

It looks similar to the old Mac pro's

 

You and I have very different recollections of the Mac Pro.

 

If anything I think the Mac Pro's looked like taller, slimmer and better built Bitfenix Prodigy's. 

[Benbinbeen]

Not a fan of the front, but the functionality is there.

 

I would love if the next full tower from Phanteks was like the Enthoo Primo, with the lighting and extra room in the top as the Luxe. I would buy that in a heartbeat.