Why you might consider the new P600S over the Define R and S Series
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UPDATE: 4/30/19
Credits to @Firewrath9 for suggestions are corrections.
I was gonna do a status update but this started getting sorta long, so...
After watching Paul's review of the case which went into much more detail than other reviews I've seen so far, I drew a strikingly large amount of similarities between this and the Define R6/S2 cases from Fractal (some of my personal favorite cases) with some notable differences. The P600S is basically the Evolv X with (different (IMO better) exterior paneling. Some stats were taken from the Evolv X spec page since the P600S doesnt have an official one yet.
| Case Comparison | ||||
| Feature | Define R6 | Define S2 | Eclipse P600S | Notes |
| MSRP | $150 | $150 | $150 | Price in USD |
| Motherboard Max Size | E-ATX | E-ATX | E-ATX |
Note that EATX motherboard support is 285mm long for the R6/S2 and 280mm long for the P600S |
| 360mm rad support | Y(F,T) | Y(F,T) | Y(F,T) |
F is Front, T is Top 175/NAmm (F,T) clearance for R6/S2 90/65mm (F,T) Clearance for P600S |
| 420mm rad support | Y(T) | Y(T) | Y(F) |
F is Front, T is Top Same clearances as 120mm |
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140mm Rad Top Mount Motherboard/RAM Module Clearance |
35mm | 35mm | 50mm |
Max Height of RAM/Mobo heatsinks before interference with Top RAD occurs |
| Foam for Silence | Y | Y | Y | |
| Side ventilation For airflow | Y | Y | Y | |
| Front Openable for Best airflow | Y | N* | Y | Meshify S2 has front mesh to compete in airflow, No Sound Dampening. |
| 3.5" HDD Support | 6 (up to 11) [2] | 3 | 4 (10) |
(#) is max possible config, [R6 Open Layout max is 2] |
| Dedicated SSD Support | 2 (4) | 2 (4) | 3 | (#) is max possible config |
| Type A ports (3.0), (2.0) | 2, 2 | 2, 2 | 2, 0 | |
| 3.1 gen 2 Type C | Y* | Y | Y | *Define R6 series with specific SKU or addon |
| Black, Gray, White Color Options | Y | Y | Y | |
| 5.25" Legacy Bay | Y | N | N | |
| Hinged Side Doors | N | N | Y | |
| Fan Hub Incuded | Y | Y | Y | |
| Top panel Removable for Airflow | Y | Y | Y | |
| Vertical GPU Bracket Included | N | N | Y | |
| Vertical GPU Cable Included | N | N | N | |
| GPU Anti-Sag Bracket Included | N | N | Y* | *Mounts in rear PCI-E tabs |
| mITX dual config support | N | N | Y* | *Not included by default |
| Custom Watercool Fill Port | Y | Y | Y |
Located on top radiator bracket, removable |
| Custom Watercool Drain Port | N | N | Y* | *Access requires front panel removed |
| Good cable management | Y | Y | Y | |
| PSU bracket for easy install | Y | Y | Y | |
| Full length dust filter (front access) | Y | Y | N | |
| PSU Showoff Cutout | N | N | Y | Subjective Aesthetic |
| Dedicated Reservoir mount | N | Y | N | |
| Optional Pump Mount | Y | Y | Y | |
| 140mm Fans Included | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Top Panel Air Cover | Y | Y | Y | For unused air fan/RAD locations |
I could have easily gone in further like how both fan controllers can do 4 PWM and 3 DC voltage control, but at this point it's pretty clear that the cases trade blow for blow upon many of the categories. Many of the included accessories were welcome including the included Vertical GPU bracket (I'm not sure if only first party cables will work with this though) and Anti Sag Bracket. We have to praise Phanteks here from learning from their past mistake of making too much of the $200+ case "DLC" (Not including SSD trays? Vert GPU Bracket?)
RGB Not included. Not Sorry.
- Eschew and GTechGeorge
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