Phanteks E-ATX Case - Evolv X2 Matrix Black

Phanteks Evolv X2 Matrix Black is a mid-tower case, aimed at more serious gaming and enthusiast builds, where space, airflow, and aesthetics are equally important. It supports ATX, Extended ATX, mATX, and Mini ITX, so you can comfortably plan for larger motherboards and more serious configurations. The tempered glass side panel showcases the hardware, while the aluminum panels and steel chassis provide a sense of massiveness and stability. The black color and clean design make it suitable for both RGB builds and a stricter workstation style.

What you get

The internal space is arranged so that you can fit serious cooling – up to 3 x 120 mm fans on top, 3 x 120 mm on the bottom, and 1 x 120 mm at the rear. This gives you great freedom to optimize airflow according to your components and the noise profile you seek. You have a total of 5 x 2.5" and 2 x 3.5" drive bays, which is more than enough for a combination of fast NVMe/SATA SSD for the OS and several larger drives for games, media, and backups. The eight expansion slots allow you to consider longer GPUs and additional cards – capture, sound, network, etc. – without wondering where to fit them. The built-in front I/O ports – including USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C – make daily work with external devices easier, without having to look for ports at the back of the motherboard.

• Case form factor Middle Tower, which provides a good balance between size, airflow, and assembly convenience.
• Support for motherboards ATX, Extended ATX, mATX, Mini ITX, so you can use it for both compact and more massive high-end configurations.
• Cooling options: on top 3 x 120 mm, on the bottom 3 x 120 mm, and at the rear 1 x 120 mm, which allows for serious airflow or combinations with radiators.
• No fans included (0 units), which gives you the freedom to choose exactly those models and parameters (noise/pressure) you are looking for.
• A total of 5 x 2.5" and 2 x 3.5" drive bays – enough space for a gaming library, projects, and backup without the need for external cases.
• 8 expansion slots, suitable for long GPUs and additional PCIe cards, without compromising on layout.
• Front panel with 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, and a combined 3.5 mm audio jack for easy access to fast ports and headphones.
• Quality materials: steel chassis, aluminium panels, tempered glass window, ABS plastic, and polyester for stability and a premium feel.
• Power supply location at the bottom and no included PSU, which allows you to select the exact power supply based on power and efficiency.
• Dimensions 454 x 228 x 588 mm and weight 14.2 kg, which speaks to a solid construction and sufficient internal volume for large components.

Who it is suitable for

This case is suitable if you are planning a serious gaming or enthusiast build with a powerful GPU, lots of storage, and strong cooling, but do not want to enter the territory of huge full tower cases. It is also suitable for a creative workstation with several drives and additional cards. If you are after an ultra-compact ITX build or the lowest possible price for a case, this is not the most logical choice.

The combination of solid materials, rich cooling options, and Extended ATX support makes the Phanteks Evolv X2 Matrix Black a very stable foundation for a long-term build that you can upgrade comfortably in the coming years.