TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. WHAT’S INSIDE?
SHIFT 2
SHIFT 2
SHIFT 2 air
Introduction
Specications
Exploded View
Accessories
2. CHOOSE YOUR SETUP
Getting started
Installing the bottom fan
Installing the Power Supply
Installing cooling
Installing the Motherboard
Installing the GPU
Installing drives
Connecting Front I/O
Cable Management (internal ext)
Lighting Control
Dust Filters
Optional Upgrades
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3. SUPPORT
Contact us
Warranty
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INTRODUCTION
The Evolv Shift 2 (air) builds on the unique form factor of the original Evolv Shift and brings a compact chassis
that packs plenty of power and is extremely space ecient with its small footprint. The Evolv Shift 2 (air) will
look impressive anywhere with the tempered glass or mesh fabric panels on both sides.
Welcome to Phanteks!
Phanteks believes that meaningful designs are created through
the fusion of form and function.
The Phanteks team
SHIFT 2
SHIFT 2
SHIFT 2 air
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SPECIFICATIONS
SHIFT 2
SHIFT 2 air
CASE SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions
Shift 2 170x490x274mm (6.7x19.3x10.8 in)
Shift 2 air 186x490x274mm (7.3x19.3x10.8 in)
Form Factor Vertical SFF
Steel chassis, Aluminium panels,
Materials
MB Support Mini-ITX
Front I/O
Connectors
Tempered glass window*, Fabric Side
panels*
Power button, 2x USB 3.0, D-RGB Mode,
D-RGB Color
Power switch, USB 3.0, SATA, D-RGB
expansion, D-RGB third-party, D-RGB MB
PCI SLOTS & DRIVE BAYS
PCI slots 2x (2.9 slot)
Internal 3.5” 1x
Internal 2.5” 4x (2 included)
FAN 120 MM 140MM
Rear 2x 2x (1x included)
Bottom 1x 1x
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
140 mm SK D-RGB PWM Fan 1x
GPU bracket 1x
Riser Cable PCI-e 3.0 x 16 1x
Dual SSD bracket 1x
Toolbox 1x
Accessory Bag 1x
CLEARANCE
CPU cooler height 85 mm (3.3 in)
GPU length 335 mm (13.2 in)
GPU cooler thickness Up to 2.9 slots, 59mm
GPU width Up to 150mm (5.9 in)
Rear 120mm radiator Max 157x148mm
45mm thickness with SFX
30mm thickness with SFX-L
SUPPORT
Contact (International) support@phanteks.com
Contact (America) support@phanteksusa.com
Warranty 5 Years, see page 27
RADIATOR 120 MM
Rear 1x
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*Depends on model.
ACCESSORIES
SHIFT 2
SHIFT 2 air
DUAL 2.5” SSD BRACKET
- Pre-installed
- For 2x 2.5” SSD drives
SK (D-RGB*) PWM FAN 140 MM
- Pre-installed
- Hight static pressure
- Silent operation
* Shift 2 Air comes with non D-RGB version
D-RGB version
ACCESSORY BAG AND TOOLBOX
Accessory bag Toolbox
non D-RGB
version
GPU BRACKET WITH RISER CABLE
- Pre-installed
- PCI-e 3.0 x16 riser cable
- Reversable mounting options
Fan screw
M3x5 mm
Motherboard /
SSD screw
PSU screw
Silver Thumb
Screw
6x Zip Tie 150mm
8x
20x 1x
8x
Phanteks Logo Badge
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GETTING STARTED
RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION PROCESS
A unique chassis design like the Shift 2 (air) comes with a dierent approach to the installation process.
That is why we recommend to follow these installation tips:
- Follow the component installation order as shown in this manual.
- Pre-route the cables for each installed component as shown at each step.
- Wait with connecting cables until the end of the installation process.
Depending on hardware components such as power cable length the cable routing can be dierent.
SHIFT 2
SHIFT 2 air
1. INSTALL COMPONENT 2. PRE-ROUTE CABLES
TO THE OUTSIDE
3. CONNECT ALL CABLES AT THE END
OF THE INSTALLATION PROCESS
PREPARATIONS
• The Evolv Shift 2 case is designed to support installation in a standing position.
• Don’t turn on the power to your system until installation is complete.
• Discharge your body’s static electric charge by touching a grounded surface before performing any hardware procedure.
• Make sure to consult the manuals of your hardware before installation.
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