[WIP] Frostbite’s Phanteks Evolv White-Out Version

[Lost2Frostbite]

Frostbite’s Phanteks Evolv White-Out Version

 

 

   Hello, I am Frostbite and this build is a case and mod update to my previous build which can be found here: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/82921-wip-frostbites-blood-prodigy-m-r9-280x/ . I plan on water-cooling in the future and further improve this build with small mods here and there (currently in college so it may take a while). When I first saw this case and its build quality I could not resist getting it but Phanteks did not make their White version white inside and out. This was the first thing I did upon receiving the case, strip it down, scuff it, and paint it white. This build follows the Red and White color scheme which in my opinion is more of a challenge than your typical Black and Red pc build.

 

For the currents mods I will explain them picture by picture.

 

(Yes I do have two Kingston SSD in Raid 0 and I bought them over a year and half ago by now so I apologize in advance, if I knew I would be boycotting them too)

 

The only editing done to these pictures is the addition of a cool filter due to the fact that every picture came out with a warm tint caused by the lighting in the room. I had a friend of mine take pictures with his DSLR which outright destroys my IPhone pictures so enjoy them and feel free to ask me questions.

 

Frosbite 

 

 

1 Front panel Off, filter On. The included filter is black but cannot be seen from the inside so there was no reason to replace or paint it. The lighting effect on the right is caused by the NZXT HUE RGB LEDs escaping the case by small hexagonal holes (A nice effect I decided to keep).

 

 

2 Front panel Off, filter Off. The guts, I had a hard time finding all white fans sold separately so I ended up buying these two fans that come included with the all-white Phanteks cooler (PH-TC12DX) on r/hardwareswap. The LED in the bottom right that lights up the light bar can be replaced; the case includes white, blue and green as well. 

 

 

3 Side Window. Here is the second major mod after painting the insides white. I extended the size of the window to display the rest of the components and used clear acrylic-glass instead of the included smoked window. I opted for screws to hold the window in place, used double sided tape in my previous build and would rather have a solid looking window. 

 

 

4 Dark here, this the same picture edited to show the EVGA logo on the PSU which was also painted. The LED strip ends in this corner and the intensity is higher here than anywhere else in the case. 

 

 

5 Full view! First and foremost I despise the USB 3 cable, it’s a bigger connector with thicker wires and I am considering just switching the front panel connectors to USB 2.0. I did not paint the GPU shroud or backplate as I may upgrade to a 300 series card and sell this one to a friend, also only universal GPU waterblocks fit this card and I am looking for a full cover one.  

 

 

6 Window Open. The back rim is the included padding for the side panel. The hole in the bottom right is to allow the screw that holds the window to keep the side panel closed. I may in the future paint over the rear panel screws that hold in place the fan hub, front audio and USB, straps and more. 

 

 

7 The little wire sticking out is a thermal probe for the Motherboard; I use it for ambient temperature.

 

 

8 Up close and personal. The screws for the PCI brackets will be replaced with most likely red ones. The extra wires at the bottom are barely noticeable but will be sleeved one day. YES the GPU only requires a six pin connector on the right but I plan on upgrading to a more power hungry card so I laced both sleeved cables with the extra two pins. 

 

 

9 Before even buying this case it never occurred to me that all my cooling was being handled by Phanteks Fan and Cooler. 

 

[Lost2Frostbite]

10 Silverstone extension sleeved cables which I laced with thick Para-cord for a strong contrast.

 

 

11 The results are better than I expected.

 

 

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13 These Phanteks fan tags are actually a small piece of metal with their emblem embossed.

 

 

 

14 A close up of the EVGA PSU. 

 

 

15 Standing strong. Light emitted from the window on the left and the LEDs on the right

 

 

16 At night. 

 

 

 

Thank You for reading, Frostbite. 

 

[Ceatra]

That font size tho!

 

Nice build BTW Love it!

[SoftenButterCream]

@Lost2Frostbite May I ask how many layers you sprayed the black parts? And is it an easy process?

[Lost2Frostbite]

@Lost2Frostbite May I ask how many layers you sprayed the black parts? And is it an easy process?

Perhaps 2 to 5 coats depending on the areas but everything WAS black (took 2 and half cans of paint). The process involves using a scuff pad (not sanding paper) and creating grooves for the paint to adhere. I do recommend letting it dry for more than 1 day to avoid easy scratches.

[mikeeginger]

WOW just wow this makes me want to buy phantek products 

This is a true master peace wow very very nice beast one I have seen for a while          :lol:

[Tobleh]

This is absolutely magnificent. Great work!

[4rtex]

Great work! Looks so much better in white. 

 

If I was ever going to buy a case, I would choose this one for sure.

[don]

Very nice mad props.

[X_Rated_Box]

 

10 Silverstone extension sleeved cables which I laced with thick Para-cord for a strong contrast.

 

 

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11 The results are better than I expected.

 

 

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13 These Phanteks fan tags are actually a small piece of metal with their emblem embossed.

 

 

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14 A close up of the EVGA PSU. 

 

 

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15 Standing strong. Light emitted from the window on the left and the LEDs on the right

 

 

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16 At night. 

 

 

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Thank You for reading, Frostbite. 

 

 

 

The custom cable mgnt things are looking fana stick

 

Could you make a tutorial on how to make those?

[flibberdipper]

That is pretty sweet.

[Lost2Frostbite]

The custom cable mgnt things are looking fana stick

 

Could you make a tutorial on how to make those?

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/30316-cable-lacing-tutorial-upd-2013-oct-05/

[Ceatra]

@Lost2Frostbite What's the side Panel? Can't find it

[Lost2Frostbite]

@Lost2Frostbite What's the side Panel? Can't find it

I made the original one bigger and changed the window to clear acrylic.  

[don]

Were you able to keep the drive cage with that psu?

[don]

Also if u can post a pic of the rear please?