NZXT presents the Phantom 630 housing

 

NZXT expanded its futuristic case series to the mid-tower Phantom 630, closes the gap between the Phantom 410 and Phantom 820, and therefore it were the original Phantom Full Tower replaced. Visually, the Phantom 630 mid-tower fits seamlessly into the series and granted through a window in the side panel to look into the interior. There he takes Motherboards to up to a size of XL-ATX and can be equipped with up to 10 fans - at delivery are 4 fans mounted. With the integrated regulator allows for up to 7 fans in 3 steps control (total output: 30 watts). Dust filter, USB 3.0, cable management and space for longest high-end cards and a 360-radiator are of course also available in Phantom 630.

The original NZXT Phantom of got with the 410er added a little brother to the side. The still relatively fresh Phantom 820 has so far not given this honor. But that is just for now. The brand new Phantom 630 is here and fits exactly between these two versions of 410 and 820. The Tower complements the highly successful and popular series to a size that is perfect for building a high-end system without becoming too powerful. The basic form of the classic series will be maintained by the derivative and adds only in details. Even the Phantom 630 back three color options are available: Matt Black, White and Gunmetal clean.

The same, well-known lines, which is an exercise in asymmetry at the front and top of stuns the senses of the user. Compared to the 820, the Phantom Tower is a bit smaller, but still impressive dimensions and generous. The mirror-image effect of front and top makes in 630 version named Phantom all the glory. The front view of the subdivision makes clear in two sections. The wedge-shaped tapered front is in the upper portion of a door behind the four 5.25-inch bays with Meshblenden and an SD card reader can be found. The bottom half is the Phantom Tower partly executed in black mesh, then the front fan do its job effectively and the black and white contrast fits perfectly into the color scheme.

The cover bears the left front section to multiple connectivity options with two USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports as well as the mandatory audio jacks. At the same position, only on the right side are the power and reset button and the extremely potent fan control. Thus, the connected fans are regulated in three stages. The single-channel controller may use a maximum of 30 watts of power. Four 3-pin fans are additionally connected thereto, can be slowed down so that with a single step almost all the fans in the enclosure or accelerated.

Despite the smaller size compared to the over-820-tower can be equipped with the latest Phantom sizes XL-ATX, ATX and Micro ATX. Analogous to the exterior design, the interior is completely painted in the body color. A very large motherboard tray with a huge opening for the radiator assembly easier to install the components. This can, as mentioned, even accommodate motherboards XL-ATX format, and this highlighted possible graphics card length to a whopping 32.5 centimeters (without HDD cage 50.7 cm) increases. This should also accelerator of the upper class with monstrous cooling solutions represent no problem. The cable management is designed very well thought out, has more rubberized openings and a generous distance from the motherboard tray to the outer wall, so that thicker cables (eg 24-pin ATX) can be installed in between.

The disks are on individually sliding guides and again separately in HDD cages and are towards the right side portion connected to the power and data cables - in this way saves you interventions in the sensitive regions for CPU cooler and graphics card. All cages can be removed and even attach variable to another rail in the center of the case, to create about to place for long expansion cards. On one of the cages, another fan installation space is available, it allows to adapt built fans in their corner, so that the air flow can be targeted on components. Two 2.5-inch drives can be installed in addition to the back of the motherboard tray.

In the front of the case is already a 200-mm fan is installed, both the drives supplied with fresh air, as well as sets the basis for excellent airflow. Fans of the same size are also found in the lid and the side panel again. For this purpose a 140s on the back is installed, the heated air is transported back out of the case. In the soil and on the HDD tray can bring to the stage for maximum ventilation. Even on a full-blown water cooling will be without a buyer of the Phantom 630th Finally, under the top lid for a 360-space radiator and the floor can be a parallel 240/280er be used. The expansion slots and the rear I / O panel are illuminated NZXT typical on demand by a small LED.

The NZXT Phantom 630 Midi Tower is expected to be available in mid-January at a price of 189.90 Euro exclusively at caseking in versions gunmetal, matte black and white.