Parvum S2.0 or Phanteks Evolv

JoeF1 · 22 Aug 2015 at 11:10

Hi guys.

Just about to take the plunge and start my mATX build. I had everything set on a Parvum 2.0 although looking around the forums i am seeing a lot of people hyping up the Evolv (this would be the Micro ATX version). The Phanteks is about £40 cheaper which is a big plus for me with building on a budget and it looks a bit more roomy. This will be my first time using water so im guessing that would be beneficial too.

Just wondering if any of you guys out there have had one of each and your opinions on this? Worried if i buy the Phanteks ill regret not getting the Parvum.

Thanks.

.:SAmSuNG:. · 22 Aug 2015 at 11:17

Would need to know spec your planning for hardware and loop. If it helps the build in my sig is a custom water matx evolv.

Milky1 · 22 Aug 2015 at 11:42

I almost bought a Parvum before getting the Evolv. My other half has a X1.0 and I have built in several S2.0 Parvum's so know both quite well. I love the customization of the Parvum's and the looks but I wanted something substantial for LAN's and found the GPU mount on the Parvum's I have used a little loose. I also prioritise silence over cooling power so the Evolv is more insulated and quieter.

.:SAmSuNG:. · 22 Aug 2015 at 11:48

Gotta admit cooling isnt perfect in the Evolv.

Simon Belmont · 22 Aug 2015 at 14:08

Milky1 said:
I almost bought a Parvum before getting the Evolv. My other half has a X1.0 and I have built in several S2.0 Parvum's so know both quite well. I love the customization of the Parvum's and the looks but I wanted something substantial for LAN's and found the GPU mount on the Parvum's I have used a little loose. I also prioritise silence over cooling power so the Evolv is more insulated and quieter.

I had one last year. Parvum s not a silence case. It's very loud even with the quietest fans. On the gpu mounting yes its loose. I had to use cable tie to mount gpu.

Evolv all day long.

Milky1 · 22 Aug 2015 at 18:14

.:SAmSuNG:. said:
Gotta admit cooling isnt perfect in the Evolv.

No it is deffo not, I can drop my temperatures by 7+ degrees if I take the metal plate of the front, however I would rather have a quieter warmer PC than a louder cooler one so it doesn't cause me too much hassle!

Simon Belmont · 22 Aug 2015 at 18:24

Milky1 said:
No it is deffo not, I can drop my temperatures by 7+ degrees if I take the metal plate of the front, however I would rather have a quieter warmer PC than a louder cooler one so it doesn't cause me too much hassle!

This^

.:SAmSuNG:. · 22 Aug 2015 at 19:30

I find the roof makes the biggest difference being removed.

JoeF1 · 23 Aug 2015 at 10:41

Yeah the Phanteks not having great intake on the front was the game changer for me.

Milky1 · 23 Aug 2015 at 13:24

.:SAmSuNG:. said:
I find the roof makes the biggest difference being removed.

Interesting, I don't have any fans in the roof of mine so it didn't make much of a difference for me removing the roof, do you run with fans extracting in the top?

.:SAmSuNG:. · 23 Aug 2015 at 13:41

Yes I have a double ran in front and double rad in the roof. The front intakes and the top extracts. I may test turning the rear fan round as a intake to create positive pressure and feed the top rad some cool air.

When stress testing the roof when fitted gets very very warm to the touch.

Simon Belmont · 23 Aug 2015 at 17:29

JoeF1 said:
Yeah the Phanteks not having great intake on the front was the game changer for me.

If you use 2 140's the cooling is great. The 200mm stock fan is loud and needs to be replaced.