Phanteks Enthoo Primo Ultimate Chassis Review and Build
THE REVEAL
After loading with Mayhems Pastel White but diluted to only 3/4 strength so the front bayres lights would still show and leak testing we have a PHANTEKS Enthoo Primo Ultimate Chassis loaded. The tubing is not hardline, it’s premium PVC soft tube. If I had my choice in names I would call it The Enthoo Primo Luxury Water Cooling Chassis. What a pleasure it was to build in this. I took way more time than typically allowed for a build in reviews, but this was such a beauty I loved every moment. The more time I could spend with this baby the better. Back in the December 2013 Maximum PC issue, loaded with Corsair and Cooler Master ads pitted the Obsidian 900D against the Cosmos II praising these cases and the ultimate to build in cases. Same issue was a 1 page presentation of the Enthoo Primo which I could tell they spent no time building in. I’ve built in the COSMOS II and I would seat this Enthoo Primo right there in the same class. Matter of fact I would say 100% there is many more features, options and alternate configurations with the Phanteks Enthoo Primo that if I was pairing them off the Enthoo would win hands down. If your a modder one drawback is this case may be too pre-modded. I could go on another 10 pages with configurations and features. It’s almost like it’s has exponential possibilities.
Special Thank You to the Build Sponsors
CASE: PHANTEKS ~ Enthoo Primo Ultimate chassis (Luxury Water Cooling Case)
MOTHERBOARD: ECS GANK Machine Z87H3-AX L337 by ECS ELITEGROUP
CPU: Intel Core I5 4670K 1150 About Cats-N-Dogs
GPU: Sapphire Technology ~ HD 7970 Dual-X 3GB
MEMORY: Corsair Dominator® with DHX Pro Connector — 1.5V 16GB Dual/Quad
Channel DDR3 Memory Kit (CMP16GX3M4X1600C7)
SSD: 2 ADATA Technology 128Gb XPG SX900 Solid State Drives
PSU: Thermaltake Technology Inc SMART Series M1000W 80Plus Bronze
2 cooling set-ups;
AIR COOLING: Phanteks PH-TC14PE CPU Cooler
WATER COOLING: EKWB Water Blocks and Fittings
COOLANT: Mayhems XT-1 and Pastel White Additives
TUBE CONNECTORS: Monsoon Chain Gun Compression Fittings, 1/2″ x 3/4″ MONSOON Premium Water Cooling
BAY RES: Monsoon Series 2 Premium 5.25″ Dual Bay Reservoir MONSOON Premium Water Cooling
PUMP: Swiftech MCP655 Special Edition 12 VDC Pump With Speed Controller Performance-PCs
FANS: Phanteks PH-F140XP and PH-F140SP LED Phanteks
Good review Al – This case continues the trend of manufacturers one upping each other with user friendly features at a price points unheard of in this large of a case. These are good days indeed for builders!
Hello! Does the 5,25 bay door close with the nzxt hue? Im asking because the nzxt hue has knobs.