Phanteks Enthoo Evolv X, schwarz, Glasfenster

With the crazy pricing of anything from GPUs to DDR5 memory, along with current supply chain issues and container shipping costs, it is sometimes difficult to gauge if pricing for a product is generally attractive or not. In the case of the Phanteks Evolv X, we can draw a loose comparison to the Eclipse P500A ARGB variant. Back in the day, that enclosure launched with an MSRP of $129, which makes the Evolv X exactly $100 more expensive. It shares a lot of the same internal DNA and also ships with three 140 mm fans.

The Phanteks Evolv X is a really good chassis with great looks. No revolutionary changes have been made to the external appearance (as they were not necessarily needed), apart from the LEDs added in the front and on the PSU shroud. However, what has really changed is the interior, especially on the “dark side”. The silver version of the Evolv X feels really premium with its aluminium look.

This isn't a bad case. We're aware that people have very strong opinions about Phanteks, and if the design of this specific case is appealing, $200 isn't an astronomical price to pay for it. The thermal performance is adequate, better than the front panel might suggest. The base model includes three fans and most of the accessories that it should, although for the price we'd like to see a riser cable and a couple SSD bays included.