Phanteks Enthoo Pro II

[HesCalledTheStig]

Has anyone used this case?  I’m planning a dual system build with it but I have a cpu cooling question.  For the time being ( until I can afford a couple AIO’s), I plan on air cooling both CPU’s. I know the cooler I have for my ATX board will fit but, I’m unsure what the clearance is for the second board (mini itx). I’m assuming I’ll will need a low profile cooler but looking for input from anyone that has built in this case. I’ve looked in the included manual and online and can’t find any specs for the clearance on the second board. Here’s a link to the case on Amazon. 
 

Phanteks (PH-ES620PTG-DBK01) Enthoo Pro 2 Full Tower – High-Performance Fabric mesh, Tempered Glass, Dual System/PSU Support, Massive Storage, Digital-RGB Lighting, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0894J31QS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_PKE1AJVBAVMYSKV3NJMM?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

 

[thrasher_565]

3 hours ago, HesCalledTheStig said:

Has anyone used this case?  I’m planning a dual system build with it but I have a cpu cooling question.  For the time being ( until I can afford a couple AIO’s), I plan on air cooling both CPU’s. I know the cooler I have for my ATX board will fit but, I’m unsure what the clearance is for the second board (mini itx). I’m assuming I’ll will need a low profile cooler but looking for input from anyone that has built in this case. I’ve looked in the included manual and online and can’t find any specs for the clearance on the second board. Here’s a link to the case on Amazon. 
 

Phanteks (PH-ES620PTG-DBK01) Enthoo Pro 2 Full Tower – High-Performance Fabric mesh, Tempered Glass, Dual System/PSU Support, Massive Storage, Digital-RGB Lighting, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0894J31QS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_PKE1AJVBAVMYSKV3NJMM?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

 

imo the itx looks half ass if its a low end system then should be fine but an hi end temp will suffer. not only that you need a psu the can do 2 systems. i dont no if you can still fit a 120mm fan under the itx posably a thin one but i dont no.

 

if you wanted a gpu for the itx it will have to be low power because putting up agents the glass themps will suffer greatly and have to use a pice extension.

 

you be limleted to an low pro file cooler as well witch may or may not work depends on the sytem. even if you fit some tower cooler on there theres not back fan to exhaust it.

 

temps for the mane system gpu might suffer to even there bottom mounted fans there a ways a way and not under the gpu but that depends on gpu like the 30xx. temps could be fine thow i dont no.

 

imo water cool the itx and gpu will solve the problems thow but add a lot to the cost. could do and aio for the itx thow

 

Edited October 13, 2021 by thrasher_565

[HesCalledTheStig]

8 minutes ago, thrasher_565 said:

imo the itx looks half ass if its a low end system then should be fine but an hi end temp will suffer. not only that you need a psu the can do 2 systems. i dont no if you can still fit a 120mm fan under the itx posably a thin one but i dont no.

How exactly does it look half ass?  The itx system will be running an Athlon 3000g for the time being and using just the igpu. As for the PSU, I ordered a Phantex Revolt X 1200w that is made to run dual systems. 

[thrasher_565]

4 minutes ago, HesCalledTheStig said:

How exactly does it look half ass?  The itx system will be running an Athlon 3000g for the time being and using just the igpu. As for the PSU, I ordered a Phantex Revolt X 1200w that is made to run dual systems. 

ok so it sound like you made you mined up  then?

[HesCalledTheStig]

2 minutes ago, thrasher_565 said:

ok so it sound like you made you mined up  then?

On the PSU, yes. But I’m still tryin to figure out a cooling option for the itx until I can get an AIO. 

[thrasher_565]

Just now, HesCalledTheStig said:

On the PSU, yes. But I’m still tryin to figure out a cooling option for the itx until I can get an AIO. 

well and aio will offer the best cooling if its needed thow i dont no i cant help there.

[HesCalledTheStig]

2 minutes ago, thrasher_565 said:

well and aio will offer the best cooling if its needed thow i dont no i cant help there.

I have an AIO but it has been running straight since 2018. IMO, it’s ready to be replaces. I don’t know much about the longevity of them. It still seemed to be cooling fine when I pulled it a few weeks ago but I’m not sure I trust it. 

[thrasher_565]

5 minutes ago, HesCalledTheStig said:

I have an AIO but it has been running straight since 2018. IMO, it’s ready to be replaces. I don’t know much about the longevity of them. It still seemed to be cooling fine when I pulled it a few weeks ago but I’m not sure I trust it. 

well that's up to you i guess  people have gotten 5+ years out of em so... and i would think if it did fail the system will just shutdown.

 

and aio on the front will be most ideal and mounting it on the bottom will reduce its life. so you will need an aio with long tubes.

 

https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/james-dawson/phanteks-enthoo-pro-ii-case-review/4/

Edited October 13, 2021 by thrasher_565

[HesCalledTheStig]

5 minutes ago, thrasher_565 said:

well that's up to you i guess  people have gotten 5+ years out of em so... and i would think if it did fail the system will just shutdown.

 

and aio on the front will be most ideal and mounting it on the bottom will reduce its life. so you will need an aio with long tubes.

 

https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/james-dawson/phanteks-enthoo-pro-ii-case-review/4/

Maybe I’ll give it a shot.  It’s only going on a 3000G. Nothing high power.  

[Jeppes]

35 minutes ago, HesCalledTheStig said:

Maybe I’ll give it a shot.  It’s only going on a 3000G. Nothing high power.  

Pretty much any of the 20$ towers should do fine with that cpu if you want something better than the stock one.

[HesCalledTheStig]

15 minutes ago, Jeppes said:

Pretty much any of the 20$ towers should do fine with that cpu if you want something better than the stock one.

Right. I’m just not sure how much clearance I have in this particular case. The spot for the itx motherboard is quite shallow. I think I might give the AIO I have a try. I was originally thinking against it because it has a lot of hours on it. But I’m sure the system would power down before it got hot enough to do harm if the AIO flew the coop. 

[Jeppes]

3 minutes ago, HesCalledTheStig said:

Right. I’m just not sure how much clearance I have in this particular case. The spot for the itx motherboard is quite shallow. I think I might give the AIO I have a try. I was originally thinking against it because it has a lot of hours on it. But I’m sure the system would power down before it got hot enough to do harm if the AIO flew the coop. 

Just pick top down cooler if you are afraid of those 92mm fan towers not fitting in. Vetroo L5 and Scythe Shuriken 2 are a lot cheaper than aios.