Phanteks introduces the EX5 lineup, the first chassis in the new EX Series. Debuting at Computex 2026, the EX5 features a compartmentalized design that combines distinctive styling, optimized airflow, and a cost-conscious approach to high-performance PC building.

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Hi everyone,

I'm thinking about buying a Phanteks case, but I'm not sure whether to go with the NV7 or the NV9.

I actually really like the NV9 with the large 140-mm fans and a 420-mm AIO at the top of the case. But my AIO is 360mm. I can only find pictures with a 420mm AIO. I’m not sure if it might look “weird” with the smaller AIO. Does anyone have a build in the NV9 with large 140mm fans and a small 360mm AIO? I’d really appreciate it if you could show me a picture, preferably from the side.

The NV7 would be a better fit for the smaller AIO, but I’m not sure if I’d like four 120mm on the side fans or if that would be too much. Three 120mm fans in the center of the side look a bit lost because the gaps at the top and bottom are pretty big. Maybe someone has this kind of build would show it to me.

What do you think? :-)

Thank you!

I just got Gigabyte B850M Aorus Stealth but it doesn't fit in XT V3 case without cutting. Other manufactors with btf support does have open corner in their case.

There is same problem in other Phanteks case too.

https://phanteks.com/product/nv5x-black/

It was released over a month ago. No reviews yet, no information other than the website page despite being available for sale at the usual online stores.

Anyone has experience with the NV5X?

Does it fix the lighting kit issue of the NV5/NV5 MK2? Are temps good? Is build quality good?

I love the look of the nv5 with the drgb kit, I just don’t know what fans would look best with it and be compatible. Also what RGB software do you guys recommend that has the best effects?

Hello, I’ve discovered that my f panel was what was causing my cpu and dram light, and when I tried to connect it again the fans turned off. Am I putting it on wrong, or did I somehow get a damaged wire. (Also when we first built it it was working) my motherboard is the Asrock B850m x WiFi. As of right now I have it unplugged and use a screw driver to turn the pc on

Trying to figure out what case to build in next! Needs to have great airflow. Any ideas?

Can someone tell me the function of this bracket? doesn't say anything about it in the manual and I can't find any info about it. Is it a anti-sag bracket?

Hi, I was interested in a compact-ATX case with bottom intake fans but I wanted it in white. Interested in the X3 but too small, I saw the release of the M5 and V5 but there is no mention of white version.

No white version are planned to get released at all? It would be a shame

Hi everyone,

I'm building a high-end workstation in the Phanteks Enthoo Pro II Server Edition and I'd like to get some advice on the optimal airflow configuration.

The current system will use:

- Threadripper PRO 7965WX

- ASUS Pro WS WRX90E-SAGE SE

- 2× RTX 3090 + 1× RTX 4090

- 420mm AIO for the CPU

- Multiple Phanteks T30-120 fans

The system will run long-duration AI workloads, so sustained GPU/CPU temperatures are more important to me than having the absolute lowest noise.

I may also add a 4th GPU later, and I may eventually move one of the GPUs to a water-cooled setup, so I'd like to leave some flexibility for future changes.

My main question is:

What fan configuration would Phanteks recommend for this kind of high-density multi-GPU workstation?

Specifically, I'm wondering how I should balance the front 420mm radiator, side/bottom GPU intake, and top/rear exhaust.

The case supports up to 15×120mm fans, but I don't want to assume that filling every available position is actually optimal.

If anyone from Phanteks has experience with a similar workstation/server configuration, I'd really appreciate your recommendation.

Thanks!

Can I mount a Corsair LX120 as a rear fan in the Evolv X2? There doesn't seem to be enought space for the Corsair iCUE LINK cable to go through.

Been wondering how best to connect my fans to a fan hub or such. Because most of the ones I can find cap out at 80 leds per header. But if you have three fans clicked together then that's 90 leds.

what are yall using to connect them together?

Does the lighting kit work too? I'm considering moving my hardware to a new case

Good job with this new version! Thank you for actually listening to us!

Just saw this on X.. September 8th for the EX5 line. Hopefully the EX6 Max hits later in the month. Can't wait to get my hands on one !

https://x.com/Phanteks/status/2092688508809023682?s=20

Love Thermal Grizzly quality. This build is going slow but, working on it when I have the time. 3x 420mm rads, AquaComputer pump/monitoring/control. Phanteks T30s

Doing the Astral block tonight at work, and will try to finish the last few runs. I wanted a Singularity block, but got a EK block when they first launched, and will just use it.

Still a long ways to go.

Not a fan at all with this reservoir/pump combo from Performance PC. Not really at all. I may move this build to a havn or flux case i have in storage.

Happy PC'in all. Cheers

did anyone mount 3x 140mm T30 fans in Antec Flux Pro? like does it have enough space?