TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. What’s inside?
Introduction 3
Specications 4
Exploded view 5
Accessories 6
2. Choose your setup
Congure your Evolv X 7
Get started 8
Installing motherboard 10
Installing power supply 11
Installing fans
Connecting the Fan Hub
Installing drives 14
Installing water cooling
Radiator installation
Pump/Reservoir installation
Installing GPU Anti-Sag Bracket 20
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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
3. Support
Contact us 30
Warranty 31
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Phanteks!
The Evolv X is one of the most versatile mid-tower chassis out there, ready for the
future and the most powerful 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 Phanteks team
the fusion of form and function.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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
PCI SLOTS & DRIVE BAYS
PCI slots 7x
Internal 3.5” 10x (4 included)
Internal 2.5” 9x (6 included)
FAN 120 mm 140 mm
Front 3x 3x (2 installed)
Top 3x 2x
Rear 1x 1x (1 installed)
RADIATOR 120 mm 140 mm
Front Up to 360 Up to 420
Top Up to 360 Up to 280
Rear 120 140
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
Premium fan 140 mm 3x (installed)
Universal Fan Hub 1x (installed)
3.5” stackable HDD bracket 4x
Vertical GPU Mount 1x
Accessory bag 1x
Anti-Sag Bracket 1x
Airow Cover 1x
Toolbox 1x
CLEARANCE
CPU Cooler Clearance 190 mm (7.48 in)
GPU Clearance 435 mm (17.24 in)
Front Radiator thickness 95 mm (3.74 in)
Top Radiator thickness 65 mm (2.56 in)
SUPPORT
Contact (International) support@phanteks.com
Contact support@phanteksusa.com
(North and South America)
Warranty 5 Years*
*see page 31
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ACCESSORIES
3.5” MODULAR HDD BRACKET
- 4 included in accessory box
- For 3.5” or 2.5” Drive
VERTICAL GPU MOUNT
- Included in accessory box
- Riser Cable is sold separately
ACCESSORY BAG AND TOOLBOX
GPU Anti-Sag Bracket
PREMIUM FAN 140 MM
- 3 Pre-installed
- Hight static pressure
- Silent operation
AIRFLOW COVER
- Included in accessory box
- Magnetic
ToolboxAccessory bag
M3x5 mm
Motherboard /
SSD / ODD screw
Fan screw
Motherboard
Stando + tool
1x
6x Zip Tie 150mm
Phanteks Logo Badge
6
6-32x6 mm
Hex screw
34x
6-32x6 mm
Thumb screw
12x 6x 16x 3x7x
12x
6-32x5 mm
Case screw
1x
6-32x9 mm
HDD screw
Riser Cable
screw
CONFIGURE YOUR EVOLV X
The EVOLV X has the most versatile chassis design.
With so many possibilities you can use this overview
to choose and plan the best configuration for your
build.
COOLING
WATER
COOLING
STORAGE
DUAL
SYSTEM
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GET STARTED
PREPARATIONS
The Evolv X case is designed to support installation in 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.
If you do not feel comfortable with performing the installation
procedure, consult a qualified computer technician.
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REMOVING FRONT PANEL
1.
1
2.
2
UNLOCKING SIDE PANELS
REMOVE:
4x
REQUIRE:
3.
OPENING SIDE PANELS
REMOVING TOP PANEL
4.
3
2
Use the 4x thumb screws on the front to
secure the Side Panels during transport or
public events.
LOOSEN:
2x
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