Gadgetory

the aqua change of 240 from lepre is designed to complement your cpu overclocks with superior thermal dissipation and performance dual convex blades on the 120 millimeter fans deliver high volume airflow at low noise and the produce if copper plate deploys more coolant for efficient CPU hotspot elimination click the link in the description to find out more what's up guys today I'm taking a look at the enthu evolve from fantex if you've been following this year's Computex coverage you might have caught wind of their ATX version of this case which just hit stores earlier this month but the one I have here with me today is the original micro ATX model that's been out for quite some time now now that being said this is the first product from fantex I've actually reviewed on the channel so I'm quite excited to finally see what all the hype surrounding their end through line of chassis x' is all about so digging right in the exterior of the case incorporates a sleek modern design comprised of four aluminum panels that converge beautifully at the front with their cool subtle curves the case comes in your choice of white black or silver and can be picked up for about 130 USD it's definitely not the cheapest micro ATX case we've seen but I can already tell from the outstanding build quality of the side panels that there's more to this case that makes it worth the premium price tag the panels do veer towards the glossy side but minimal reflectivity and fingerprint visibility at least on the white model make the evolves contemporary aesthetic easy on the eyes and if I'm speaking personally one of the best-looking micro ATX chassis is currently available fortunately this case isn't just about good looks as we get our first sign of fan Texas ingenuity with their fully toolless panel design all four panels simply pop on and off with the help of several small latches however both side panels remain partially attached allowing them to swing open gracefully to completely remove either panel simply lift up off of its two sturdy metal hinges and voila there's also foam padding along both sides of the frame to prevent any accidental scuffs taking off the front panel reveals a large removable dust filter with an optional plastic piece for additional airflow and the single 200 millimeter intake fan can be replaced for a dual 120 or single 140 radiator for front side water cooling when popped back into place the front panel also leaves Justin of gap around its edges to facilitate healthy airflow near the bottom is a white LED strip to indicate power status and fantex has even included three additional LEDs in red blue or green which can easily be swapped out to complement the color scheme of your rig while we're on the topic of accessories here's a quick look at the cases mounting screws which come packaged in this beautiful hardshell toolbox competing case vendors still using plastic bags for their accessories declined to comment on the fancy packaging because they were out getting food stamps lining the sides of the top panel are stylish ly thin ventilation slots which would cause concern for insufficient exhaust if it weren't for the wide opening in the rear oddly enough we don't get the same ventilation at the front which would have definitely helped the hot air escape that much quicker under the hood we get adjustable mounting points for 240 or 280 millimeter radiators making this case out to be an excellent choice for compact custom water cooling also this probably goes without saying but never use the top panel of the case as a carrying handle unless of course it's the only thing you plan on bringing an attractive window on the left side panel sports a tall and narrow profile which lets you appreciate the prettier components of your finished build though you'll probably want a few LEDs inside of the case to see clearly through the heavy tent our front i/o is found on the right side of the case with power and reset up top and USB 3 plus mic and headphone jacks below while I appreciate that the ports are fixed to the actual case for cleaner panel removal the fact that a computer usually sits to the left or right of a person technically makes these right sided ports and inconvenience for 50% of the population naturally whoever plans to set this case on their right hand side better get used to the old reach around on the back we see yet another example of the cases creativity with a single five and a quarter inch drive bay clearly fantex prioritizes the front of the case for cooling so perhaps this clever yet awkward cage placement would be better utilized for something like a reservoir than an actual optical drive for exhaust you get more adjustable mounting strips for a pre-installed 140 millimeter fan or a 120 millimeter replacement and just beneath our 4 wide expansion slots for a range of PCI configurations finally at the bottom you get a removable dust filter for your power supply which also means raised elevation for fresh air intake cracking this baby open we get at the micro ATX motherboard tray surrounded by quality rubber grommets in all the right places and there's even cutouts at the bottom of the board for tidally routing your front panel connectors a compact yet spacious interior supports full-length graphics cards up to 318 millimeters long and CPU cooler towers 192 millimeters tall near the front of the case a flat mounting wall can be used to house either one three and a half inch drive two two and a half inch drives or a tube reservoir for custom water cooling while the flexibility here is appreciated the panel is held in place by four Phillips head screws and I would have liked to keep the tooless theme going for easier installation you also might have noticed that the lower area of the case is separated from the main interior by a shroud that spans the entire length of the case like the rest of the frame the shroud is made of steel and features ventilation holes so that the lower GPU in your to a configuration isn't starved for airflow while there's a fan Tech's badge facing the side panel window beside it is a smartly placed cutout that reveals the side of your power supply while covering up any cable mess at the front end at the front of the case you'll find a hidden drive cage that holds two two and a half or two three and a half inch drives which can be accessed from behind the motherboard tray the two plastic caddies feature rubber grommets for reduced vibration and toolless mounting brackets for quicker installation of three and a half inch drives if you don't mind parting with the additional storage the drive cage can actually be removed to fit power supplies longer than 180 millimeters with the drive cage gone you also have your pick of installing a water cooling pump with the included pump bracket or mounting that 240 millimeter radiator when removing the shroud cover with its two thumb screws another smart move by fantex that offers a wide range of possibilities for custom water cooling now behind the motherboard tray just beneath the large CPU cooler cutout is a metal plate for a single two and a half inch drive that can be mounted in one of two positions surely having only one drive here leaves more room for cable management but I still would have liked to see a second mounting plate particularly for water cooling enthusiasts who have just traded in their other storage options in the case for a tube reservoir and pump whether your motherboard is limited on fan headers or you're trying to consolidate your cables a SATA powered pwm fan hub supports up to six fans which can be then controlled via your motherboard during your build cable management should prove to be hassle-free with an inch of space behind the motherboard tray and handy velcro straps to keep wires in order additional tie-down points would have been a plus but one could argue that the smaller form factor makes this less of an issue as my first fantex case review comes to a close the Evolve has left me with a great first impression of the enthu line and a yearning to work with more of its innovative offerings the case is full-sized hardware support albeit the motherboard and extensive flexibility for custom water cooling definitely caters to the enthusiast crowd where forfeiting the option of having options is not an option granted it's not perfect and there are a handful of minor issues that would need to be addressed for a 2.0 version though where the case falls short it more than redeems itself by getting so many things right in both form and function but let me know you guys think of this case in the comments below and don't forget to toss me a like on this video if you enjoyed it before I head out I want to thank today's sponsor lynda.com to develop for the Apple watch of course you're not that's why lynda.com grants you access to thousands of other non Apple related tutorials like this video on whatever that is the tutorials are led by 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