NZXT Phantom 530 Full Tower Computer Case, Glossy Black (CA-PH530-B1)

This is an intelligently built case! I've built several computers in my day and this case was well worth the slight bump in price over bargain cases. There is an attention to detail in both the build quality and the build intelligence I appreciated.First, many parts of the case are modular or removable with simple thumb screws or push tab. This is really helpful when looking to free up space by removing unused drive bays, etc. Second, I really appreciated the built in wire management and fan control options - it was just smartly done. Third, the case comes equipped for water cooling or other advanced techniques. Even if you are not planning to go crazy like that, the extra thought put into design means more space for other things. I downsized from a monster full tower to this Phantom 530 and because of the intelligent design, I had no problem fitting all my computer guts into the the smaller case. Well done NZXT!The build quality of the case is great! All the parts fit together well and the case is sturdy. I appreciated the little extras that were included (like dust screens for the fan intakes). The one caveat I had with build quality was the color (I purchased red). The top and front panel color is slightly off from the side panels. A minor issue in the grand scope of things, and not enough for me to dock NZXT a star, but still noteworthy.Hope that helps team!

Despite the fact that it was sent last, it arrived pretty fast.(almost first)Fit my ATX Mobo just fine. The PSU is installed on the bottom, and it fit my 750 corsair just fine (with some room to spare). The fan system is a nice setup, and filters are almost everywhere you can put an intake. Comes with two fans installed, a 200mm intake fan in the front and a 140mm outtake fan in the back.I was worried that there wouldn't be enough room for my air coolant system on the cpu, but I had about 2-3 spare inches(it was a pretty tall coolant system). Also, you'll have a lot of room for graphics cards of any kind, even a goddam titan! (though you might need to take out some the HDD slots to fit it)It has three 5.25" optic port slots, and 6 HDD/SSD slots(customizable for airflow)(7 if you count the SSD slot on the back of the mobo). The slots all work with a plastic insertion system that is genius, and you don't have to screw HDDs into them (though SSDs will need a couple of screws).The top cover can be taken off to fit a big CPU coolant system, like the H100i, and the bottom can fit a second liquid coolant system for graphics cards if you so wish.I really like how the front cover has a swing door... I can use it to block lights on my optic ports.(I hate bright lights)Some gripes: The molex connector for the fans was slightly bent, some tweaking on my end fixed that though. Also, the top and big adapter for the 3 HDD set was stuck in place due to paint.(first time I ever took a hammer to a computer case)Recommendations: I'd buy this case with an extra 140mm fan(3-pin), to increase the air flow in the front if you're using two or more graphics cards. The 140mm will be in the side of the case (the side with the window), the case has screw ports almost everywhere (even on the bottom), though the 140mm fan will use 4 special screw the case comes with.Notes: the fan system setup has a low to high power 3 way switch. (low medium high) and only uses 3-pin fans (up to 8 fans if I remember right). (make sure fans you buy are silent!) The top also has 2 USB3.0s and a connector for headsets. There is a power button on the top, and if you open the swing door there is a reset button.Some cool things: The LED button on the top front turns on a light in the back of the computer to allow for easy plugin of usb and displays. That made my day so much easier.

This case is a grand slam.First of all, this case looks great. I picked this case purely based on it's black and white color scheme and sleek, curved style, but I am rating it 5 stars for far more than that.Not only does this case look excellent, but it also is extremely functional. Supporting a slew of internal and external drive bays it has ample room for any sort of storage and is perfect for anyone looking to add a lot of CD or Blu-Ray readers/writers. The size of the case assures that you can fit any sort of cooler and any size GPU on the market and the positions of its fan mounts give it enormous amounts of air flow for people looking to keep all of those warm-running high performance parts cool.I've heard others who have this case have had problems with the rubber inserts for the cable management system, but for me they were perfect. On that note, the cable management system in this case is excellent, with plenty of room for tons of cables to cleanly go through the back. The case even came with black zip ties to make everything neat!The case comes with a fan control system built in. All you need to do is plug the controller into the mobo and then you can use the switch on the top to switch between three different levels of speed for your fans. Speaking of fans, the case comes with a huge intake fan on the front that pulls in lots of air by itself and one exhaust fan on the back to get rid of the hot air with spots for (I believe) 5 other fans that can be a multitude of sizes.The case comes with two USB 3.0 headers and a pair of jacks for mic/headphone, a standard power/reset button, and a button that will light up an LED that illuminates the back of the case so you can work on your wiring for those dark spaces under/beside desks that I found to be a really nice touch.The mesh that covers the fan areas is alright and does a decent job of clearing out dust, but the removable filters on the bottom do a significantly better job of doing that.All in all, working in this case was like a dream and was a really great experience. It's made of quality materials and has the average builder in mind in its operation and construction. I would wholly recommend this case, and after this I don't think I could go back to a mid tower case ever.