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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. What’s inside? Connecting front I/O 21

Introduction 3 D-RGB lighting 22
Sync lighting with D-RGB motherboard
Specifications 4
Cable Management 24
Exploded view 5
Optional Upgrades: 25
Accessories 6
Installing vertical GPU 27
2. Choose your setup Installing Dual System 28
Configure your Evolv X 7
Get started 8
Installing motherboard 10 3. Support
Installing power supply 11 Contact us 30
Installing fans 12 Warranty 31
Connecting the Fan Hub
Installing drives 14
Installing water cooling 17
Radiator installation
Pump/Reservoir installation
Installing GPU Anti-Sag Bracket 20

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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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 SPECIFICATIONS
C A SE SP E CI F I C ATI ON S
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
PC I SLOTS & D RI VE 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
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IN CLU DE D ACCE SSO R IE S
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
Airflow Cover 1x
Toolbox 1x
C L E AR AN CE
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) support@phanteks.com
Contact support@phanteksusa.com
(North and South America)
Warranty 5 Years*
*see page 31
EXPLODED VIEW

1. Chassis
2. Front Panel
3. Top Panel
4. Side Panels
5. Radiator Bracket
6. PSU Bracket
7. Dual System Cover 3
8. SSD Covers
9. Airflow Cover
10. Front Dust Filter 5
11. PSU Filter
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 ACCESSORIES

3.5” MODULAR HDD BRACKET PREMIUM FAN 140 MM

- 4 included in accessory box - 3 Pre-installed

- For 3.5” or 2.5” Drive - Hight static pressure
- Silent operation

VERTICAL GPU MOUNT AIRFLOW COVER

- Included in accessory box - Included in accessory box

- Riser Cable is sold separately - Magnetic

ACCESSORY BAG AND TOOLBOX

Accessory bag Toolbox

M3x5 mm Fan screw Motherboard
Motherboard / Standoff + tool
SSD / ODD screw
1x
GPU Anti-Sag Bracket
6x Zip Tie 150mm 34x 12x 1x
Phanteks Logo Badge 6-32x6 mm 6-32x6 mm 6-32x5 mm 6-32x9 mm Riser Cable
Hex screw Thumb screw Case screw HDD screw screw

7x 12x 6x 16x 3x

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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 .
With so many possibilities you can use this over view
to choose and plan the best configuration for your
build.

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COOLING

WAT E R

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COOLING

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STORAGE

DUAL

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SYSTEM

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 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.
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.

1. R E M O V I N G F R O N T PA N E L 2. U N LO C K I N G S I D E PA N E L S

2
1

REMOVE:
4x

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 REQUIRE:

3. O P E N I N G S I D E PA N E L S

4. R E M O V I N G TO P PA N E L

3 2

LOOSEN:
Use the 4x thumb screws on the front to 2x
secure the Side Panels during transport or
public events.

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 INSTALLING MOTHERBOARD REQUIRE:

Use the motherboards screws from the toolbox to install

your motherboard on the pre -installed standoffs.

For repositioning
standoffs

S TA N D O F F P O S I T I O N I N G

AT X / E-AT X
(Pre-installed)

M i c r o AT X
install extra standoffs

Some motherboards require

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

By loosening the thumb screws you can

slide the Cable Covers left and right for
optimal cable management.

These standoffs have a special

collar to keep the motherboard in
place when installing vertically.

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INSTALLING POWER SUPPLY REQUIRE:

The power supply can be installed by removing

t h e P S U b r a c k e t o n t h e r e a r.

1. PUSH

LOOSEN:
2x

1
4x

2
2. OPEN

Connect all needed cables to the

power supply before installing it in
the case.

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 INSTALLING FANS REQUIRE:

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
support both 120mm and 140mm fans.

Install the magnetic Airflow Cover to prevent air from re-

circulating when you install 2x 120 mm or 2x 140 mm fans.

FRONT
TOP

140
FAN
B A
120
FAN A I R F LOW COVE R

140 120
LOOSEN: FAN FAN
2x

REAR

140 120
FAN FAN

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CO N N E C T I N G T H E U N I V E R S A L FA N H U B TO MOTHERBOARD

1. CO N N E C T T H E FA N H U B 4 - P I N C A B L E TO FAN HUB 4-Pin

YO U R M OT H E R B O A R D FA N H E A D E R
TO PSU

2. CO N N E C T E X T R A FA N S TO T H E CO R R E S P O N D I N G

SATA
CO N N E C TO R O N T H E U N I V E R S A L FA N H U B

3. C O N N E C T T H E S ATA C A B L E T O T H E P O W E R S U P P LY

You can choose a PWM or DC output in the BLACK 3-PIN

motherboard settings. The Fan Hub will
automatically translate the signal to all BLACK 4-PIN
connected 3- and 4-pin fans.
Check WWW.PHANTEKS.COM/FAQ for more technical WHITE 3-/4-PIN UNIVERSAL
details.

Choosing a PWM output provides the most

customization options in the motherboard
settings.
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

The White Connector will provide the

RPM signal to the motherboard.

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 REQUIRE:
INSTALLING DRIVES

2 . 5 ” S S D I N S TA L L AT I O N

Both SSD Covers support 3x 2.5” SSDs.

Each SSD is mounted with 4x screws.

REMOVE:
4x

4x

CABLES

OPTIONAL SSD STORAGE

Up to 3x a d d i t i ona l S SD s ca n b e i n s ta l l e d u s i n g
th e *Ph a nte ks 2, 5” S S D b ra ck e t (P H -SD BK T_ 0 1 ) .
*SSD brackets are not included and sold separately.

4x

PH-SDBKT_01 required

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3 . 5 ” H D D I N S TA L L AT I O N REQUIRE:

4x Phanteks Stackable 3.5” HDD Brackets are included.

Additional brackets are sold separately (PH-HDDKT_03).

H D D I N S TA L L AT I O N S TA C K / I N S TA L L REMOVE

HDD
2
1

2 1

4x
1. LIFT UP LATCH
2. PULL OUT
Each HDD bracket can be stacked
together to offer more flexibility.
The HDD bracket can also house
a 2.5” SSD instead of a 3.5” HDD.

B OT TO M CO M PA R T M E N T
T W O S TA C K - C O N F I G U R AT I O N S I N G L E S TA C K - C O N F I G U R AT I O N

195mm PSU 250mm PS

Clearance U Clearanc
A e
C B

POSITION A+C POSITION B

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 M A I N CO M PA R T M E N T REQUIRE:

Up to 6 Stackable HDD Brackets can be installed

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

1. REMOVE THE CABLE COVER(S)

TO REVEAL THE HDD MOUNTS 2. M O U N T T H E ( S I N G L E / S TA C K E D )
HDD BRACKETS IN POSITION
A

S TAC K
B

S TAC K
D

S TAC K
REMOVE:
F
1x

3. SECURE WITH 2 THUMBSCREWS

2x

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 INSTALLING WATER COOLING REQUIRE:

TOP
Use the Airflow Cover to prevent
1 2 0 FORM FACTOR 1 4 0 FORM FACTOR hot air from circulating.

120 140
2 1
240 280
360

FRONT
REAR
1 2 0 FORM FACTOR
1 2 0 FORM FACTOR
120
1 20
240
1 4 0 FORM FACTOR
360
1 40

1 4 0 FORM FACTOR

140

280

420

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 R A D I AT O R C L E A R A N C E

TOP FRONT

MAX . R A D I ATOR CLE AR A N C E MAX. R ADIATO R CL E AR AN CE :

14 0mm R a d i ator s: A: 4 05m m B: 146m m C: 65m m A:465mm B:148mm C :95mm
12 0mm R a d i ator s: A:4 05m m B:126m m C: 65m m *
*If the motherboard and its components (e.g. memory)
are 50mm or lower there is no limit in Radiator thickness.

TOP
Installing a fill port in the top radiator bracket
A and/or a drain port in the front of the case
C makes water cooling maintenance much easier.
The port diameters are 20.5mm.
A Phanteks Passthrough fitting: PH-PTF_BK/CR_G1/4
B Phanteks Ball-Valve fitting: PH-BVA_BK/CR_G1/4

FILL PORT
FRONT

B
DRAIN PORT

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 R E S E R V O I R I N S TA L L AT I O N

Reservoir mounting points are accessed

by removing the Cable Covers.

26mm

REMOVE:
1x

OPTIONAL PUMP BRACKET

The universal Pump Bracket can be installed in
the bottom compartment using 4 case screws.
Pum p B rac ke t s o l d s e p arate l y
(PH-PUMBKT_01)

4x

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 REQUIRE:
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
GPU Anti-Sag Bracket.

I N S TA L L I N G G P U A N T I - S A G B R A C K E T

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1. I N S TA L L A L L G P U A N D P C I C A R D S

3
2. PLACE THE GPU ANTI-SAG BRACKET

3. INSERT THE THUMBSCREWS WITHOUT

TIGHTENING THEM

4. PRESS DOWN AND LOCK THE

THUMBSCREWS IN POSITION.
2

2x

Always loosen the 2 thumb screws

before removing any GPU or PCI card.

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 CONNECTING FRONT I/O

Pl ease co nsul t t he m ot h e r bo a rd m a n u a l fo r a d d i ti o nal inst r uc t io ns. TO MOTHERBOARD

Power SW

There’s no POWER LED +/ - cable. For powering HD

your Evolv X lighting, please go to page 22. AUDIO

USB 3.0

-C
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Please make sure to consult your

motherboard manual before
connecting your front I/O.

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 D-RGB LIGHTING TO PHANTEKS
D-RGB PRODUCTS

The integrated D-RGB lighting is plug-and-play and

can be expanded with up to 8 more D-RGB products
from Phanteks.

Please connect the 12V SATA connector T O P O W E R S U P P LY

to your PSU to power the case lighting.

SATA
MODE COLOR

TO T H I R D PA R T Y
D-RGB PRODUCTS

D-RGB CONTROLS

MODE COLOR
Solid
Breathin g
Radar
Sparkle
Rainbow

All Phanteks D-RGB products can be Daisy- 2 sec

Press & Hold MODE: Turn off Front LED’s.
Chained to optimize cable management. Press & Hold MODE 2 sec again: Turn off all LED’s.

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S Y N C C A S E L I G H T I N G W I T H D - R G B C O M PAT I B L E M O T H E R B O A R D

1. Connect the D-RGB motherboard connector to

the motherboard.

D-RGB MOTHERBOARD
ADAPTER
To DIGITAL-RGB Motherboard

MOTHERBOARD
D-RGB HEADER

2. 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 PAT I B L E W I T H

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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 accessor y bag to manage any
excess cables.

Velcro Ties

GPU CABLE ROUTING

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 OPTIONAL UPGRADES

2.5” SSD BRACKET PH-SDBKT_01 DIGITAL-RGB LED COMBO SET PH-DRGBLED_CMBO

For 2.5” SSD Drive High density Digital-RGB LED strips
with magnets
Upgrade up to 3x additional
2,5” SSDs with the optional SSD The D-RGB equipped Evolv X is
brackets. ready to expand with more D-RGB
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3.5” STACKABLE HDD BRACKETS PH-HDDKT_03 HALOS (LUX) DIGITAL RGB FAN FR AMES
For 3.5” or 2.5” Drive PH-FF120DRGBA PH-FF120DRGBP
PH-FF140DRGBA PH-FF140DRGBP
Upgrade up to 6x additional 3,5”
HDDs with the optional HDD High density Digital-RGB LED fan
brackets. frames that illuminate any fan.
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The D-RGB equipped Evolv X is
ready to expand with more D-RGB
lighting products.
PHANTEKS PH-F120MP / PH-F140MP 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
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Universal Fan Hub using splitter
cables.
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CABLE EXTENSION SET PH-CBCMBO

- Available in multiple colors Included cables:

- Includes clear cable combs - Motherboard 24-pin
- Also available as separate cables - CPU 4+4-pin
- 2x GPU 6+2-pin

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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
Vertical GPU installation
With the optional Riser Cable you can place any 2- or 3-slot GPU vertically.
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ITX Upgrade Kit PH-ITXKT_02 Revolt X Power Supply PH-P1000PS

PH-P1200PS
Dual System installation
Dual System installation
With the optional Riser Cable you can
place any 2- or 3-slot GPU vertically for T he Revolt X power supply unlocks the
your 2nd ITX system. Dual System Configuration. But also works
great as a “single system” power supply.
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600 mm Premium Shielded High Speed PCI-E x16 Riser Cable 90° PH-CBRS_PR60
Vertical GPU installation for 2nd system (Dual system configuration)
With the optional Riser Cable you can place any 2- or 3-slot GPU
vertically for your 2nd ITX system.
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INSTALLING VERTICAL GPU REQUIRE:

1. I N S TA L L R I S E R C A B L E
R iser Ca ble sold s epa rately
(PH- C BRS_SL22)

2x

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

A
B
2x

The GPU Mount has 2 mounting positions.

Position A allows for better air cooling
and 3-slot GPU cards.

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 INSTALLING DUAL SYSTEM REQUIRE:
I T X B rac ket sold sep a rate ly (PH -IT X KT_ 0 2)

The Revolt X power supply from Phanteks

is required for this configuration.

1. REMOVE THE DUAL SYSTEM COVER FROM

THE CHASSIS.
REMOVE:
2x

2. I N S TA L L YO U R I T X M O T H E R B O A R D O N T H E B R A C K E T
USING THE INCLUDED MOTHERBOARD SCREWS
TO ITX MOTHERBOARD
Power SW

Motherboard screws and ITX bracket Power LED

screws are included with the ITX bracket
(P H -I T X KT _02)

4x

3. CONNEC T THE POWER

SWITCH AND LED CABLE

4. I N S TA L L T H E I T X B R A C K E T
WITH 4X IT X BRACKET
SCREWS
1

4x

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VERTICAL GPU SECOND SYSTEM REQUIRE:

1. I N S TA L L R I S E R C A B L E
R iser Ca ble sold s e pa rate ly
(PH- C BRS_P R60)
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.

2x

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
SCREWS 3. MOVE VELCRO TIE

REMOVE:
1x

A 1x
B
2x

1x
The GPU Mount has mounting positions.
Position A allows for better air cooling 1x
and 3-slot GPU cards.

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 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. Please choose one most
convenient for you to connect with our team.

CUSTOMER CARE
RMA and Technical Support International
Email : support@phanteks.com
Facebook : @Phanteks

RMA and Technical Support Americas

Hours : Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00 PST
Phone number : +1(909)598-2115
Email : support@phanteksusa.com
Facebook : @Phanteks

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

E V O LV X PHANTEKS
P R O D U C T PA G E FA C E B O O K PA G E

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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. 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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