Noise-normalized results are up now: The speed reduction resulted in a CPU dT of 50.5 degrees over ambient, impressively close to the baseline temperature. That’s handily the best noise-normalized result on our limited, new chart so far, with the NR600 in second place at 54.7C dT. As we’ve already mentioned, it’s impossible to rearrange the 200mm fans within the case, and it’s hard to imagine a scenario where replacing them makes sense. Therefore, we mostly limited ourselves to our standard set of tests, and two additional tests with a 120mm ID-COOLING fan turned down to approximately 1200RPM. For the first, we removed the top filter and positioned the fan as top exhaust in the rearmost slot. For the second, we positioned it as intake on top of the PSU shroud in the frontmost slot. The shroud-top mount further towards the rear of the case is better positioned to directly cool the GPU die, but this mount is practically flush with the surface of the power supply, making it useless. CPU Torture

And so a fan hub supports up to 3 fans, probably more if you have an additional splitter. Also, you will need to connect a SATA power cable, and using this button, you will be able to switch between three different fan speeds – low, medium, or full speed. I’ve tested all of these speeds in a thermal test so you will be able to see a difference if any later on. Inside a PC Case The GPU-accelerated render averaged 23.2 degrees Celsius dT on the GPU, placing the P400A in a chart position much more in line with the other tests. The PM01 and even the HAF X scored results in this neighborhood. The 25.8C dT average for the CPU during this test is also relatively low, although the PM01 and RL06 did maintain better temperatures. NOISE + NOISE NORMALIZED The build quality on the Phanteks P500A case is good, and it’s bigger than the P400A, which is a simple advantage. A bigger case means more room to work and more room to install parts; the downside is in finding a place to put it. Phanteks has sprinkled in some features that we previously saw in the Evolv X to make this a premium case, some of which we like and some of which we don’t, but they’re toppings on a solid base. Thermal performance is just as good or better than the P400A Digital’s, which was already at the top of most of our charts.If your product develops a fault outside of the manufacturer warranty or PB Tech warranty period, we offer a full repair service and are an authorised repair agent for leading brands such as Samsung, HP, Toshiba, Lenovo and more. The 215 diverges from Lian Li’s traditionally high-end aluminum enclosures, and instead is closer to its recent Lancool II and Lancool II Mesh designs (as the name implies). Lian Li partnered with another company to produce the ultra-budget steel-and-glass case with the express goal of getting the best possible airflow at the lowest possible price. To achieve that, the 215 comes with two 200mm ARGB front fans, a 120mm rear exhaust fan, and a wide-open mesh front panel. The chassis isn’t really built for such large intake fans and to some extent they’re wasted, but they still do a good enough job to put the 215 near the top of our cooling charts on a regular basis, and performance was especially good in our noise-normalized thermal test. Big fans are quiet by nature and move a lot more air thanks to the larger hole, it just tends to be at lower pressure; since Lian Li’s mesh front isn’t too restrictive, the pressure wasn’t as much of an issue as you’d see in acrylic-fronted cases of the past, like the H500P. Compared to the other cases, 48C is excellent, beating the P400A slightly and landing among the best GPU thermals we’ve measured in this test, tied with the likes of the RV02. Competition is tight here, with the TD500 only a couple degrees warmer at 50C dT, but the P500A is ahead. Noise + Noise Normalized The Metal Mesh Front Panel is first and foremost designed for use on the Eclipse P400A, it can however also be used on the Eclipse P400 to help provide improved airflow. What needs to be taken into account here however, is that the replacement front panel cannot be centred precisely in the middle on the Eclipse P400 (See Images). With the same configuration but medium fan speed, CPU temp dropped by three degrees and a GPU by two degrees celsius.

If you’re interested in learning more about alternatives to this case, we’ve also reviewed (and can recommend considering) these competitors: the Cooler Master TD500 ( review), Cooler Master H500 ‘blank’ ( review), Phanteks’ own P400A (linked above), the Lian Li O11 Dynamic ( review), and plenty of others, but these are the main ones we’d look at next. P400A features an edge-to-edge tempered glass side panel. It’s held in place by a few thumbscrews. Just make sure you place your hand below a glass when removing it. The side panel sits quite well even with no screws, but I suggest securing it as soon as possible. Avoid unnecessary downtime from maintenance.The Beneq P400Auses multiple reaction chambers that are continuously switched between each run. This allows you to minimize maintenance-related production downtime.Also, a panel acts sort of as a dust filter. Well, smaller particles will pass through, but it’s good enough having in mind you will get lots of fresh air. As for the form factor support, the usual statement about so-called “EATX” cases applies: this case will support motherboards that line-up with the CEB form factor, but not SSI-EEB, so it’s not really appropriate to say it supports “E-ATX,” since that’s a made-up form factor that doesn’t mean anything. SSI-CEB is the motherboard support. We loved the tempered glass side panel, so you can see everything going on inside, turning this into a bit of a statement piece. Although, it’s not all looks. The roomy interior allows for 280-360mm radiator up front, and vertical GPU mounting. Not to mention room for up to an EATX motherboard also available. Comparatively, 45 degrees above ambient for the average CPU temperature positions this case well. It’s a few degrees below the P400A Digital’s average of 48 degrees. The Lancool 215 (and Lancool II) benefit from having a CPU exhaust fan--the P400A gets along just fine without it, but there’s no denying that an exhaust fan behind a tower cooler helps. “P400A killer” might be overly ambitious, but so far, the Lancool 215 is a high-performance alternative, and it does cost less than most of the cases that it shares space with on this end of the chart, like the Cooler Master H500M Mesh and the be quiet! 500DX. GPU Torture Our choice for the most aesthetically pleasing RTX 4070 case had to be the HYTE Y60. The panoramic views (there is no corner pillar) makes this feel like a piece of modern art, not a case!

Alright, let’s have a look at thermal numbers. To stress the CPU I was running a Blender and at the same time, I was stressing a GPU with MSI Kombustor. For quite some time I had in mind getting Phanteks P400A. And here we are. It’s an ATX Mid-Tower, very affordable PC case with a mesh-type front panel. And today I will be unboxing and having a closer look inside as well as running a thermal test so you guys could see how it performs.

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With the GPU render, average GPU temperature was 23.4 degrees Celsius above ambient, a slightly more favorable average compared to the rest of the chart than was seen in the torture and firestrike tests. The P400A was within error and tied at 23.2 degrees, while the Lancool II Mesh retained champion status at an impressive 20.8 degrees average. Standardized Fans The other side panel is a standard one and is held by two captive thumbscrews so you do not have to worry about losing them. Cable management room behind the motherboard tray tops out at about 2.4cm, but Lian Li has done a good job of ensuring that cables from the front I/O line up with the included velcro straps. They aren’t bolted into the case, but there are side-by-side loops for the straps built into the case along the front and top edges that make tying down cables very easy. Given the limited space behind the motherboard tray, there’ll inevitably be some clutter underneath the PSU shroud, but the compact design of the HDD bay means that it doesn’t need to be completely removed to make room for cables.