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Phanteks Enthoo Pro M Case Review
By Meng Vang
Manufacturer: Phanteks Co.
Product Name: Enthoo Pro M
Model Number: PH-ES515P_BK
UPC: 886523300472
Price As Tested: MSRP $79.99
Full Disclosure: The product sample used in this article has been provided by Phanteks.
The Phanteks Enthoo Pro M has a few similarities from both the Enthoo Pro and the Evolv ATX case but in a mid-tower form factor. The front of the case includes just one 5.25″ ODD bay and a large air intake similar to the Enthoo Pro. The interior frame looks almost identical to the Evolv ATX due to the 2.5″ drop-N-lock mounts and the lack of interior HDD bays. Built specifically to target water cooling enthusiasts, the top and front of the case can support up to a 360mm or a 280mm radiator with plenty of space for a large reservoir.
The Enthoo Pro M features Phanteks innovated radiator bracket at the top of the case. This means system builders can easily install large radiators and fans without having to worry about space limitations during installation. Coming into the market at an affordable price, this case makes a great alternative to the similarly priced Fractal Design Define S. Benchmark Reviews is excited to review the Enthoo Pro M, so let’s go over a quick overview of what this case has to offer.
Features & Specifications
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Case Specifications
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Dimension
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235 mm x 480 mm x 500 mm (W x H x D)
9.25 in x 18.9 in x 19.7 in |
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Form Factor
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Midtower Chassis
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Material(s)
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Plastic Exterior, Steel Chassis
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Motherboard Support
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E-ATX *(up to 264mm wide), ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
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Front I/O
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2x USB 3.0, Mic, Headphone, Reset
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Side Window
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Yes
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Expansion slots
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7
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Internal 3.5″
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8x (2x included)
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Internal 2.5″ (dedicated)
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3x (1x included)
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Cooling
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120mm fan
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140mm fan
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Front
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2x (3x without ODD cage)
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2x | |
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Top
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3x
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2x | |
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Rear
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1x
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1x (included) | |
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Liquid Cooling
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120mm radiator
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140mm radiator
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Front
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Up to 360
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Up to 280 | |
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Top
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Up to 360
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Up to 280 | |
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Rear
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120
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140 | |
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Clearance
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Graphic card
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420 mm (16.54 in) No HDD brackets
300 mm (11.8 in) HDD brackets installed |
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| PSU |
318 mm (12.5 in)
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CPU cooler
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194 mm (7.6 in)
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Cable management
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35 mm (1.38 in)
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Memory clearance
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120mm: 68 mm (2.68 in)
140mm: 48 mm (1.89 in) |
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Packaging Information
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PH-ES515P
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Package Dimension
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315 mm x 545 mm x 585 mm (WxHxD)
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Net Weight
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7,4 kg (15.4 lbs)
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Gross Weight
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9,0 kg (19.8 lbs)
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Warranty
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Length
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5 Years Limited
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2 comments
Ian
23 July 2015 at 7:34 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
If a 240mm radiator is placed on top, will there still be enough space for an optical drive in the 5.25″ bay?
I really like this case and might pick it up when it comes out. The Enthoo Pro is nice for the money but I have found that it is more the size of a full tower than a mid tower which is why I want this one.
Meng Vang
24 July 2015 at 4:20 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
A 240mm radiator will fit at the top with a 5.25″ drive installed.
The Enthoo Pro is a full-tower chassis making it larger than the Enthoo Pro M since it is only a mid-tower.