Phanteks Evolv X User Manual

USER MANUAL V1.0

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3. Support

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Warranty 31

1. What’s inside?

Introduction 3

Specications 4

Exploded view 5

Accessories 6

2. Choose your setup

Congure your Evolv X 7

Get started 8

Installing motherboard 10

Installing power supply 11

Installing fans

Connecting the Fan Hub

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Installing drives 14

Installing water cooling

Radiator installation
Pump/Reservoir installation

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Installing GPU Anti-Sag Bracket 20

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Connecting front I/O 21

D-RGB lighting

Sync lighting with D-RGB motherboard

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Cable Management 24

Optional Upgrades: 25

Installing vertical GPU 27

Installing Dual System 28

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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 fusion of form and function.

The Phanteks team

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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
Airow 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) [e-mail]

Contact [e-mail]

(North and South America)

Warranty 5 Years*

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

SPECIFICATIONS

*see page 31

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EXPLODED 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

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2

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5

6

3

10

4

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3.5” MODULAR HDD BRACKET

- 4 included in accessory box

- For 3.5” or 2.5” Drive

PREMIUM FAN 140 MM

- 3 Pre-installed

- Hight static pressure

- Silent operation

VERTICAL GPU MOUNT

- Included in accessory box

- Riser 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

Stando + tool

6-32x6 mm

Thumb screw

6-32x5 mm

Case screw

6-32x9 mm

HDD screw

Riser Cable

screw

12x

34x

12x 6x 16x 3x7x

1x

1x

ToolboxAccessory bag

GPU Anti-Sag Bracket

6x Zip Tie 150mm

Phanteks Logo Badge

ACCESSORIES

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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.

DUAL

SYSTEM

STORAGE

WATER

COOLING

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COOLING

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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.

GET STARTED

UNLOCKING SIDE PANELS

4x

REMOVING FRONT PANEL

REMOVE:

2.

1.

2

1

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OPENING SIDE PANELS

2x

REQUIRE:

LOOSEN:

3.

REMOVING TOP PANEL

4.

Use the 4x thumb screws on the front to
secure the Side Panels during transport or
public events.

2

3

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STANDOFF POSITIONING

Micro ATX

install extra standos

ATX / E-ATX

(Pre-installed)

These standoffs have a special
collar to keep the motherboard in
place when installing vertically.

Some motherboards require

installation / repositioning
of the standoffs. Please consult
your motherboard manual for
the correct standoff positioning.

REQUIRE:

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 management.

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INSTALLING POWER SUPPLY

REQUIRE:

Connect all needed cables to the
power supply before installing it in
the case.

4x

The power supply can be installed by removing
the PSU bracket on the rear.

2x

LOOSEN:

1. PUSH

1

2

2. OPEN

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INSTALLING FANS

REQUIRE:

140
FAN

140
FAN

120
FAN

120
FAN

TOP

REAR

140
FAN

120
FAN

FRONT

Configure your airflow-path with this overview. All fan locations
support both 120mm and 140mm fans.

Install the magnetic Airow Cover to prevent air from re­circulating when you install 2x 120 mm or 2x 140 mm fans.

AIRFLOW COVER

B

A

2x

LOOSEN:

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CONNECTING THE UNIVERSAL FAN HUB

The White Connector will provide the
RPM signal to the motherboard.

1.

2.

CONNECT THE FAN HUB 4PIN CABLE TO
YOUR MOTHERBOARD FAN HEADER

CONNECT EXTRA FANS TO THE CORRESPONDING
CONNECTOR ON THE UNIVERSAL FAN HUB

Choosing a PWM output 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.

CONNECT THE SATA CABLE TO THE POWER SUPPLY

WHITE 3-/4-PIN UNIVERSAL

BLACK 4-PIN

BLACK 3-PIN

TO PSU

TO MOTHERBOARD

SATA

FAN HUB 4-Pin

Expand the number of fans with splitter
cables up to a maximum of 4A total power.
Splitter cables are sold separately:

PH-CB-Y4P / Y3P

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INSTALLING DRIVES

2.5” SSD INSTALLATION

Both SSD Covers support 3x 2.5” SSDs.
Each SSD is mounted with 4x screws.

REQUIRE:

4x

CABLES

4x

OPTIONAL SSD STORAGE

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

4x

REMOVE:

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REQUIRE:

3.5” HDD INSTALLATION

BOTTOM COMPARTMENT

TWO STACK-CONFIGURATION SINGLE STACK-CONFIGURATION

4x Phanteks Stackable 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.

4x

Each HDD bracket can be stacked
together to offer more flexibility.

HDD

HDD INSTALLATION STACK / INSTALL REMOVE

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

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MAIN COMPARTMENT

REQUIRE:

Up to 6 Stackable HDD Brackets can be installed
in the main compartment.

1.

REMOVE THE CABLE COVERS
TO REVEAL THE HDD MOUNTS

3.

2.

SECURE WITH 2 THUMBSCREWS

1x

REMOVE:

2x

MOUNT THE SINGLE / STACKED
HDD BRACKETS IN POSITION

A

STACKSTACKSTACK

B

C

D

E

F

Stack the HDD brackets before mounting
if you install more than 1x bracket.

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INSTALLING WATER COOLING

12 0 FORM FACTOR

14 0 FORM FACTOR

120

140

240

280

360

420

FRONT

REAR

12 0 FORM FACTOR

14 0 FORM FACTOR

120

140

REQUIRE:

TOP

12 0 FORM FACTOR

14 0 FORM FACTOR

120

140

240

280

360

2

1

Use the Airflow Cover to prevent
hot air from circulating.

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RADIATOR CLEARANCE

MAX. RADIATOR CLEARANCE

140mm Radiators: A:405mm B :146mm C :65mm
120mm Radiators: A: 405mm B : 126mm C: 65mm*

TOP FRONT

MAX. RADIATOR CLEARANCE:

A:465mm B : 148mm C : 95mm

*If the motherboard and its components (e.g. memory)
are 50mm or lower there is no limit in Radiator thickness.

TOP

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

DRAIN PORT

FILL PORT

FRONT

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RESERVOIR INSTALLATION

OPTIONAL PUMP BRACKET

4x

The universal Pump Bracket can be installed in
the bottom compartment using 4 case screws.

Pump Bracket sold separately
(PH-PUMBKT_01)

26mm

Reservoir mounting points are accessed
by removing the Cable Covers.

1x

REMOVE:

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GPU ANTI-SAG BRACKET

To prevent your GPU from tipping down you can install the
GPU Anti-Sag Bracket.

REQUIRE:

2x

INSTALLING GPU ANTI-SAG BRACKET

1.

2.

INSTALL ALL GPU AND PCI CARDS

PLACE THE GPU ANTISAG BRACKET

3.

4.

INSERT THE THUMBSCREWS WITHOUT
TIGHTENING THEM

PRESS DOWN AND LOCK THE
THUMBSCREWS IN POSITION.

3

Always loosen the 2 thumb screws
before removing any GPU or PCI card.

2

4

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CONNECTING FRONT I/O

Power SW

HD

AUDIO

TO MOTHERBOARD

USB 3.0

USB 3.1 GEN 2 TYPE-C

Please make sure to consult your
motherboard manual before
connecting your front I/O.

2x USB 3.0

USB 3.1 GEN 2 TYPE-C

MICROPHONE

HEADPHONE

D-RGB MODE

D-RGB COLOR

POWER BUTTON

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.

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D-RGB LIGHTING

TO POWER SUPPLY

TO PHANTEKS

D-RGB PRODUCTS

All Phanteks D-RGB products can be Daisy­Chained to optimize cable management.

Solid

Breathing

Radar

Sparkle

Rainbow

2 sec

Press & Hold MODE: Turn off Front LED’s.
Press & Hold MODE 2 sec again: Turn off all LED’s.

MODE

COLOR

SATA

MODE COLOR

The integrated D-RGB lighting is plug-and-play and
can be expanded with up to 8 more D-RGB products
from Phanteks.

D-RGB CONTROLS

TO THIRD PARTY

D-RGB PRODUCTS

Please connect the 12V SATA connector
to your PSU to power the case lighting.

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SYNC CASE LIGHTING WITH D-RGB COMPATIBLE MOTHERBOARD

2. Run the Motherboard Lighting software and

follow the instructions to set up your lighting.

1. Connect the D-RGB motherboard connector to

the motherboard.

COMPATIBLE WITH

Only connect Phanteks D-RGB products to a
3-pin 5V motherboard connector.

MOTHERBOARD

D-RGB HEADER

To DIGITAL-RGB Motherboard

D-RGB MOTHERBOARD

ADAPTER

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CABLE MANAGEMENT

Use the velcro ties to route your cables before closing the SSD
Covers. Zip ties are included in the accessory bag to manage any
excess cables.

GPU CABLE ROUTING

Velcro Ties

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OPTIONAL UPGRADES

3.5” STACKABLE HDD BRACKETS PH-HDDKT_03

2.5” SSD BRACKET PH-SDBKT_01

CABLE EXTENSION SET PH-CBCMBO

- Available in multiple colors

- Includes clear cable combs

- Also available as separate cables

Included cables:

- Motherboard 24-pin

- CPU 4+4-pin

- 2x GPU 6+2-pin

PHANTEKS PH-F120MP / PH-F140MP

For 3.5” or 2.5” Drive

Upgrade up to 6x additional 3,5”
HDDs with the optional HDD
brackets.

For 2.5” SSD Drive

Upgrade up to 3x additional
2,5” SSDs with the optional SSD
brackets.

High static pressure 120/140 mm fans

More fans can be installed in the Evolv X
and connected to the Universal Fan Hub
using splitter cables.

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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
lighting products.

High density Digital-RGB LED fan
frames that illuminate any fan.

The D-RGB equipped Evolv X is
ready to expand with more D-RGB
lighting products.

Y-SPLITTER CABLES PH-CB-Y4P / PH-CB-Y3P

4-pin / 3-pin Fan splitters

More fans can be connected to the
Universal Fan Hub using splitter
cables.

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220 mm Slimline PCI-E x16 Riser Cable 90° PH-CBRS_SL22
220 mm Premium Shielded High Speed PCI-E x16 Riser Cable 90° PH-CBRS_PR22

600 mm Premium Shielded High Speed PCI-E x16 Riser Cable 90° PH-CBRS_PR60

ITX Upgrade Kit PH-ITXKT_02

Vertical GPU installation

With the optional Riser Cable you can place any 2- or 3-slot GPU vertically.

Vertical GPU installation for 2nd system (Dual system conguration)

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.

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Revolt X Power Supply PH-P1000PS
PH-P1200PS

Dual System installation

T he Revolt X power supply unlocks the

Dual System Conguration. But also works
great as a “single system” power supply.

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INSTALLING VERTICAL GPU

REQUIRE:

2x

2x

1.

INSTALL RISER CABLE

2.

INSTALL VERTICAL GPU MOUNT WITH 2X SCREWS

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

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REQUIRE:

INSTALLING DUAL SYSTEM

Power SW

TO ITX MOTHERBOARD

Power LED

1.

REMOVE THE DUAL SYSTEM COVER FROM
THE CHASSIS.

3.

INSTALL YOUR ITX MOTHERBOARD ON THE BRACKET
USING THE INCLUDED MOTHERBOARD SCREWS

ITX Bracket sold separately (PH-ITXKT_02)

4x

2.

CONNECT THE POWER
SWITCH AND LED CABLE

1

4.

INSTALL THE ITX BRACKET
WITH 4X ITX BRACKET
SCREWS

The Revolt X power supply from Phanteks
is required for this conguration.

4x

2x

REMOVE:

4

Motherboard screws and ITX bracket
screws are included with the ITX bracket

(PH-ITXKT_02)

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VERTICAL GPU SECOND SYSTEM

REQUIRE:

2x

2x

1.

INSTALL RISER CABLE

2.

INSTALL VERTICAL GPU MOUNT WITH 2X
SCREWS

Riser Cable sold separately
(PH-CBRS_PR60)

3.

MOVE VELCRO TIE

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.

1x

1x

1x

REMOVE:

1x

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As a Phanteks customer, you are priority number one. We have a
dedicated team of employees across the globe working hard every day
to make sure we deliver the superior experience you deserve. We are
here for you. If you have a question or a concern about our products,
we have numerous ways you can reach us. Please choose one most
convenient for you to connect with our team.

CUSTOMER CARE

RMA and Technical Support International

Email : [e-mail]
Facebook : @Phanteks

RMA and Technical Support Americas

Hours : Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00 PST
Phone number : [phone]
Email : [e-mail]
Facebook : @Phanteks

For up-to-date information please check www.Phanteks.com

CONTACT US

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PHANTEKS warrants its products to be free from defects in material and
workmanship during the warranty period; when given normal, proper
and intended usage. If a product proves to be defective in material or
workmanship during the warranty period, PHANTEKS will, 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 check www.phanteks.com/Warranty for more information.

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