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  • Page 1 U S E R M A N U A L V 1 . 0...
  • Page 3 Thank you f o r c h o o s i n g...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Sync lighting with D-RGB motherboard Specifications Cable Management Exploded view Optional Upgrades: Accessories Installing vertical GPU Choose your setup Installing Dual System Configure your Evolv X Get started Support Installing motherboard Installing power supply Contact us Installing fans Warranty Connecting the Fan Hub...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    65 mm (2.56 in) PCI slots Internal 3.5” (4 included) S U P P OR T Internal 2.5” (6 included) Contact (International) support@phanteks.com 120 mm 140 mm Contact support@phanteksusa.com (North and South America) Front 3x (2 installed) Warranty 5 Years*...

  • Page 7: Exploded View

    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...

  • Page 8: Accessories

    Fan screw Motherboard Motherboard / Standoff + tool SSD / ODD screw GPU Anti-Sag Bracket 6x Zip Tie 150mm 6-32x6 mm 6-32x6 mm 6-32x5 mm 6-32x9 mm Riser Cable Phanteks Logo Badge Hex screw Thumb screw Case screw HDD screw screw...

  • Page 9: Configure Your Evolv X

    CONFIGURE YOUR EVOLV X T h e E V O LV X h a s t h e m o s t v e r s a t i l e c h a s s i s d e s i g n .

  • Page 10: Get Started

    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.
  • Page 11 R E Q U I R E : O P E N I N G S I D E P A N E L S R E M O V I N G T O P P A N E L L O O S E N : Use the 4x thumb screws on the front to secure the Side Panels during transport or...

  • Page 12: Installing Motherboard

    INSTALLING MOTHERBOARD R E Q U I R E : U s e t h e m o t h e r b o a r d s s c r e w s f r o m t h e t o o l b o x t o i n s t a l l y o u r m o t h e r b o a r d o n t h e p r e - i n s t a l l e d s t a n d o f f s .

  • Page 13: Installing Power Supply

    INSTALLING POWER SUPPLY R E Q U I R E : T h e p o w e r s u p p l y c a n b e i n s t a l l e d b y r e m o v i n g t h e P S U b r a c k e t o n t h e r e a r.

  • Page 14: Installing Fans

    INSTALLING FANS R E Q U I R E : C o n f i g u r e y o u r a i r f l o w - p a t h w i t h t h i s o v e r v i e w. A l l f a n l o c a t i o n s s u p p o r t b o t h 1 2 0 m m a n d 1 4 0 m m f a n s .
  • Page 15 3- and 4-pin fans. Check for more technical WWW.PHANTEKS.COM/FAQ W H I T E 3 - / 4 - P I N U N I V E R S A L details. Choosing a PWM output provides the most customization options in the motherboard settings.

  • Page 16: Installing Drives

    R E Q U I R E : INSTALLING DRIVES 2 . 5 ” S S D I N S T A L L A T I O N B o t h S S D C o v e r s s u p p o r t 3 x 2 . 5 ” S S D s . E a c h S S D i s m o u n t e d w i t h 4 x s c r e w s .
  • Page 17 R E Q U I R E : 3 . 5 ” H D D I N S T A L L A T I O N 4 x P h a n t e k s S t a c k a b l e 3 . 5 ” H D D B r a c k e t s a r e i n c l u d e d . Additional brackets are sold separately (PH-HDDKT_03).
  • Page 18 R E Q U I R E : M A I N C O M P A R T M E N T U p t o 6 S t a c k a b l e H D D B r a c k e t s c a n b e i n s t a l l e d i n t h e m a i n c o m p a r t m e n t .

  • Page 19: Installing Water Cooling

    INSTALLING WATER COOLING R E Q U I R E : T O P Use the Airflow Cover to prevent hot air from circulating. 1 2 0 FORM FACTOR 1 4 0 FORM FACTOR 1 40 2 80 F R O N T R E A R 1 2 0 FORM FACTOR 1 2 0 FORM FACTOR...
  • Page 20 T O P 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...
  • Page 21 R E S E R V O I R I N S T A L L A T I O N R e s e r v o i r m o u n t i n g p o i n t s a r e a c c e s s e d b y r e m o v i n g t h e C a b l e C o v e r s .

  • Page 22: Installing Gpu Anti-Sag Bracket

    R E Q U I R E : GPU ANTI-SAG BRACKET To p r e v e n t y o u r G P U f r o m t i p p i n g d o w n y o u c a n i n s t a l l t h e G P U A n t i - S a g B r a c k e t .

  • Page 23: Connecting Front I/O

    Pl e a s e co n su l t t h e m o t h e r bo ard ma n u a l for a ddit i ona l i ns t r uc t io n s. Power SW There’s no POWER LED +/ - cable. For powering your Evolv X lighting, please go to page 22. AUDIO USB 3.0 USB 3.1 GEN 2 TYPE-C...

  • Page 24: D-Rgb Lighting

    C O L O R Solid Breathin g Radar Sparkle Rainbow Press & Hold MODE: Turn off Front LED’s. All Phanteks D-RGB products can be Daisy- 2 sec Press & Hold MODE 2 sec again: Turn off all LED’s. Chained to optimize cable management.
  • Page 25 D-RGB HEADER Run the Motherboard Lighting software and follow the instructions to set up your lighting. Only connect Phanteks D-RGB products to a 3-pin 5V motherboard connector. C O M P A T I B L E W I T H...

  • Page 26: Cable Management

    CABLE MANAGEMENT U s e t h e v e l c r o t i e s t o r o u t e y o u r c a b l e s b e f o r e c l o s i n g t h e S S D C o v e r s .

  • Page 27: Optional Upgrades

    PAGE 22 High static pressure 120/140 mm fans Y-SPLITTER CABLES PH-CB-Y4P / PH-CB-Y3P More fans can be installed in the Evolv X 4-pin / 3-pin Fan splitters and connected to the Universal Fan Hub using splitter cables. More fans can be connected to the...
  • Page 28 220 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 Vertical GPU installation With the optional Riser Cable you can place any 2- or 3-slot GPU vertically. PAGE 27 ITX Upgrade Kit Revolt X Power Supply PH-ITXKT_02...

  • Page 29: Installing Vertical Gpu

    INSTALLING VERTICAL GPU R E Q U I R E : I N S T A L L R I S E R C A B L E R ise r Ca b l e s ol d s e pa rate ly (PH - C BR S _S L2 2) I N S TA L L V E R T I C A L G P U M O U N T W I T H 2 X S C R E W S The GPU Mount has 2 mounting positions.

  • Page 30: Installing Dual System

    R E Q U I R E : I T X B racket s ol d se p a rate ly (P H - I T X KT _ 02) The Revolt X power supply from Phanteks is required for this configuration.
  • Page 31 V E R T I C A L G P U S E C O N D S Y S T E M R E Q U I R E : I N S T A L L R I S E R C A B L E Depending on your needs, it’s not always necessary R iser Ca b le so ld s ep a ratel y to install a GPU for your second system when your ITX...

  • Page 32: Contact Us

    CONTACT US As a Phanteks customer, you are priority number one. We have a dedicated team of employees across the globe working hard ever y day to make sure we deliver the superior experience you deser ve. We are here for you. If you have a question or a concern about our products, we have numerous ways you can reach us.

  • Page 33: Warranty

    WARRANTY 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.

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