Phanteks Evolv X, User Manual

Page 1: ...U S E R M A N U A L V 1 0 ...

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Page 3: ...Thank you f o r c h o o s i n g ...

Page 4: ...d 10 Installing power supply 11 Installing fans Connecting the Fan Hub 12 Installing drives 14 Installing water cooling Radiator installation Pump Reservoir installation 17 Installing GPU Anti Sag Bracket 20 TABLE OF CONTENTS Connecting front I O 21 D RGB lighting Sync lighting with D RGB motherboard 22 Cable Management 24 Optional Upgrades 25 Installing vertical GPU 27 Installing Dual System 28 ...

Page 5: ...l hardware Built from premium materials that are engineered with utmost care and attention to detail A design based on continuous product improvement and innovation throughout the Evolv Series Discover the ultimate building experience Phanteks believes that meaningful designs are created through the fusion of form and function The Phanteks team ...

Page 6: ...ars CASE SPECIFICATIONS Dimension 240 mm x 520 mm x 510 mm WxHxD 94 5 in x 20 5 in x 20 1 in Form Factor Mid Tower Materials Anodized aluminum panels Powder coated steel chassis Tempered glass side panels MB Support E ATX ATX Micro ATX Mini ITX Front I O Power button 2x USB 3 0 Microphone Headphone D RGB Mode button D RGB Color button USB 3 1 GEN 2 Type C Side Window Yes Tempered glass both sides ...

Page 7: ...XPLODED VIEW 1 Chassis 2 Front Panel 3 Top Panel 4 Side Panels 5 Radiator Bracket 6 PSU Bracket 7 Dual System Cover 8 SSD Covers 9 Airflow Cover 10 Front Dust Filter 11 PSU Filter 1 2 8 7 5 6 3 10 4 11 4 9 ...

Page 8: ...iser Cable is sold separately ACCESSORY BAG AND TOOLBOX Fan screw AIRFLOW COVER Included in accessory box Magnetic M3x5 mm Motherboard SSD ODD screw 6 32x6 mm Hex screw Motherboard Standoff tool 6 32x6 mm Thumb screw 6 32x5 mm Case screw 6 32x9 mm HDD screw Riser Cable screw 12x 34x 12x 6x 16x 3x 7x 1x 1x Toolbox Accessory bag GPU Anti Sag Bracket 6x ZipTie 150mm Phanteks Logo Badge ACCESSORIES ...

Page 9: ...e most versatile chassis design With so many possibilities you can use this over view to choose and plan the best configuration for your build D UA L S YS T E M S T O R A G E W A T E R C O O L I N G PAGE 14 PAGE 17 PAGE 28 C O O L I N G PAGE 12 ...

Page 10: ...tatic electric charge by touching a grounded surface before performing any hardware procedure Make sure to consult the manuals of your hardware before installation If you do not feel comfortable with performing the installation procedure consult a qualified computer technician GET STARTED U N LO C K I N G S I D E PA N E L S 4 x R E M O V I N G F R O N T PA N E L R E M O V E 2 1 2 1 ...

Page 11: ...9 O P E N I N G S I D E P A N E L S 2 x R E Q U I R E L O O S E N 3 R E M O V I N G T O P P A N E L 4 Use the 4x thumb screws on the front to secure the Side Panels during transport or public events 2 3 ...

Page 12: ...herboards require installation repositioning of the standoffs Please consult your motherboard manual for the correct standoff positioning R E Q U I R E For repositioning standoffs INSTALLING MOTHERBOARD Use the motherboards screws from the toolbox to install your motherboard on the pre installed standoffs By loosening the thumb screws you can slide the Cable Covers left and right for optimal cable...

Page 13: ...OWER SUPPLY R E Q U I R E Connect all needed cables to the power supply before installing it in the case 4 x The power supply can be installed by removing the PSU bracket on the rear 2 x L O O S E N 1 PUSH 1 2 2 OPEN ...

Page 14: ...R 140 FAN 120 FAN F R O N T Configure your air flow path with this over view All fan locations suppor t both 120mm and 140mm fans Install the magnetic Airflow Cover to prevent air from re circulating when you install 2x 120 mm or 2x 140 mm fans AIRFLOW COVER B A 2 x L O O S E N ...

Page 15: ... provides the most customization options in the motherboard settings You can choose a PWM or DC output in the motherboard settings The Fan Hub will automatically translate the signal to all connected 3 and 4 pin fans Check WWW PHANTEKS COM FAQ for more technical details 3 C O N N E C T T H E S ATA C A B L E T O T H E P O W E R S U P P LY WHITE 3 4 PIN UNIVERSAL BL ACK 4 PIN BL ACK 3 PIN T O P S U ...

Page 16: ... SSDs Each SSD is mounted with 4x screws R E Q U I R E 4 x C A B L E S 4 x O P T I O N A L S S D S T O R A G E Up to 3x additional SSDs can be installed using the Phanteks 2 5 SSD bracket PH SDBKT_01 SSD brackets are not included and sold separately PH SDBKT_01 required 4 x R E M O V E ...

Page 17: ...le 3 5 HDD Brackets are included Additional brackets are sold separately PH HDDKT_03 The HDD bracket can also house a 2 5 SSD instead of a 3 5 HDD 4 x Each HDD bracket can be stacked together to offer more flexibility HDD H D D I N S TA L L AT I O N S TA C K I N S TA L L R E M O V E 1 LIFT UP LATCH 2 PULL OUT 2 2 1 1 A C B 195mm PSU Clearance 250mm PSU Clearance POSITION A C POSITION B ...

Page 18: ... T H E C A B L E C O V E R S T O R E V E A L T H E H D D M O U N T S 3 2 S E C U R E W I T H 2 T H U M B S C R E W S 1 x R E M O V E 2 x M O U N T T H E S I N G L E S TAC K E D H D D B R AC K E T S I N P O S I T I O N A S T A C K S T A C K S T A C K B C D E F Stack the HDD brackets before mounting if you install more than 1x bracket ...

Page 19: ...FACTOR 140 FORM FACTOR 120 140 240 280 360 420 F R O N T R E A R 120 FORM FACTOR 140 FORM FACTOR 120 140 R E Q U I R E T O P 120 FORM FACTOR 140 FORM FACTOR 120 140 240 280 360 2 1 Use the Airflow Cover to prevent hot air from circulating ...

Page 20: ...ard and its components e g memory are 50mm or lower there is no limit in Radiator thickness T O P A A B C B C Installing a fill port in the top radiator bracket and or a drain port in the front of the case makes water cooling maintenance much easier The port diameters are 20 5mm Phanteks Passthrough fitting PH PTF_BK CR_G1 4 Phanteks Ball Valve fitting PH BVA_BK CR_G1 4 D R A I N P O R T F I L L P...

Page 21: ... A L P U M P B R A C K E T 4 x The universal Pump Bracket can be installed in the bottom compartment using 4 case screws Pump Bracket sold separately PH PUMBKT_01 2 6 m m Reser voir mounting points are accessed by removing the Cable Covers 1 x R E M O V E ...

Page 22: ... G B R A C K E T 1 2 I N S TA L L A L L G P U A N D P C I C A R D S P L A C E T H E G P U A N T I S A G B R A C K E T 3 4 I N S E R T T H E T H U M B S C R E W S W I T H O U T T I G H T E N I N G T H E M P R E S S D O W N A N D L O C K T H E T H U M B S C R E W S I N P O S I T I O N 3 Always loosen the 2 thumb screws before removing any GPU or PCI card 2 4 ...

Page 23: ...ard manual before connecting your front I O 2 x U S B 3 0 U S B 3 1 G E N 2 T Y P E C M I C R O P H O N E H E A D P H O N E D R G B M O D E D R G B C O L O R P O W E R B U T T O N Please consult the motherboard manual for additional instructions There s no POWER LED cable For powering your Evolv X lighting please go to page 22 ...

Page 24: ...ainbow 2 sec Press Hold MODE Turn off Front LED s Press Hold MODE 2 sec again Turn off all LED s M O D E C O L O R SATA M O D E C O L O R The integrated D RGB lighting is plug and play and can be expanded with up to 8 more D RGB products from Phanteks D R G B C O N T R O L S T O T H I R D PA R T Y D RGB PRODUCTS Please connect the 12V SATA connector to your PSU to power the case lighting ...

Page 25: ...ng software and follow the instructions to set up your lighting 1 Connect the D RGB motherboard connector to the motherboard C O M P A T I B L E W I T H Only connect Phanteks D RGB products to a 3 pin 5V motherboard connector MOTHERBOARD D RGB HEADER To DIGITAL RGB Motherboard D R G B M O T H E R B O A R D A D A P T E R ...

Page 26: ...4 CABLE MANAGEMENT Use the velcro ties to route your cables before closing the SSD Covers Zip ties are included in the accessor y bag to manage any excess cables G P U C A B L E R O U T I N G Velcro Ties ...

Page 27: ...0 mm fans More fans can be installed in the Evolv X and connected to the Universal Fan Hub using splitter cables PAGE 15 PAGE 14 PAGE 12 PAGE 22 PAGE 22 DIGITAL RGB LED COMBO SET PH DRGBLED_CMBO HALOS LUX DIGITAL RGB FAN FRAMES PH FF120DRGBA PH FF120DRGBP PH FF140DRGBA PH FF140DRGBP High density Digital RGB LED strips with magnets The D RGB equipped Evolv X is ready to expand with more D RGB light...

Page 28: ...U vertically Vertical GPU installation for 2nd system Dual system configuration With the optional Riser Cable you can place any 2 or 3 slot GPU vertically for your 2nd ITX system Dual System installation With the optional Riser Cable you can place any 2 or 3 slot GPU vertically for your 2nd ITX system PAGE 27 PAGE 29 PAGE 28 Revolt X Power Supply PH P1000PS PH P1200PS Dual System installation The ...

Page 29: ... I N S T A L L R I S E R C A B L E 2 I N S TA L L V E R T I C A L G P U M O U N T W I T H 2 X S C R E W S Riser Cable sold separately PH CBRS_SL22 The GPU Mount has 2 mounting positions Position A allows for better air cooling and 3 slot GPU cards A B ...

Page 30: ...N G T H E I N C L U D E D M O T H E R B O A R D S C R E W S ITX Bracket sold separately PH ITXKT_02 4 x 2 CO N N E C T T H E P O W E R S W I TC H A N D L E D C A B L E 1 4 I N S TA L L T H E I T X B R AC K E T W I T H 4X I T X B R AC K E T S C R E W S The Revolt X power supply from Phanteks is required for this configuration 4 x 2 x R E M O V E 4 Motherboard screws and ITX bracket screws are inclu...

Page 31: ... 2 X S C R E W S Riser Cable sold separately PH CBRS_PR60 3 M O V E V E LC R O T I E The GPU Mount has mounting positions Position A allows for better air cooling and 3 slot GPU cards A B Depending on your needs it s not always necessary to install a GPU for your second system when your ITX motherboard is equipped with an onboard GPU 1 x 1 x 1 x R E M O V E 1 x ...

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Page 33: ... at its sole option repair or replace the product with same product or similar product The replacement product assumes the remaining warranty of the original product or 30 days whichever provides longer coverage for the customer Duration of warranty 1 Fans 5 years 2 I O Ports 2 years 3 Fan Hub 2 years 4 LED Lighting 2 years 5 Buttons 2 years 6 Chassis 5 years 7 Front and Top Panels 5 years Please ...

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