Parvum S2 or Phanteks Evolv

snips86x · 23 Oct 2014 at 07:16

I'm loving the look of the Phanteks Evolv and said it would be the case to replace my Red & Black Parvum S2 as depicted here:

Would you change the case?

I an slightly fascinated by the Evolv and fell in love with it when it was announced.

Marine-RX179 · 23 Oct 2014 at 07:44

I don't think it is a "necessity", but if it would make you happy...sure why not?

RavenXXX2 · 23 Oct 2014 at 09:01

I have the evolve and it's the best case I have purchased in terms of looks and build quality.

Side panels that you can not physically bend due to the thick aluminium, this adds to the case weight but it mean there is no noise and creaking/rattling like you get with cheaper aluminium and plastic cases.

The window is too dark so led's are essential to show off your gear

Cooling is as good as any case I have had and quiet when fan controlled via the mobo.

I love the swing doors making it easy to access your hardware.

If you want a change from plastic cases then the evolve is a good choice.

snips86x · 23 Oct 2014 at 09:02

I've been trying to find pictures of builds. Do you have a build log or can you post some?

I'm very very tempted - much to the dismay of my wife!

RavenXXX2 · 23 Oct 2014 at 09:18

I won't be starting a new build until the new year, below is what's currently in it.

snips86x · 23 Oct 2014 at 14:46

Nice!

Do you have some with the window panel on?

colinmcr · 23 Oct 2014 at 18:41

Have you considered the Bitfenix Pandora? Good wee review over at Guru3D.

But I do really like the Evolve though.

snips86x · 23 Oct 2014 at 18:47

colinmcr said:
Have you considered the Bitfenix Pandora? Good wee review over at Guru3D.

But I do really like the Evolve though.

No but I'm pretty much set on this beauty, just need the nerve to sell my S2!

paulstung · 24 Oct 2014 at 17:21

I'd change it mate, I own both the Primo, and the Luxe, and ar by far the best cases, I've ever owned, and I'm in the process of buying parts for a Evolve build too. I can't recommend Phanteks enough, for build quality, and ideas, there are a lot of established case manufacturers out there that could take a leaf out of their book.

snips86x · 24 Oct 2014 at 19:05

paulstung said:
I'd change it mate, I own both the Primo, and the Luxe, and ar by far the best cases, I've ever owned, and I'm in the process of buying parts for a Evolve build too. I can't recommend Phanteks enough, for build quality, and ideas, there are a lot of established case manufacturers out there that could take a leaf out of their book.

I'm trying really hard not to buy it. I think I'm going to wait until after Christmas in the hope there may be a deal on between now and the new year!

MorleySA · 24 Oct 2014 at 20:50

+For the Phanteks, i can not fault the quality of the workman ship on my Enthoo Primo, if i was to do a small build it would be in this case.

One thing that does concern me about this case though is how good the airflow is??

snips86x · 24 Oct 2014 at 20:56

MorleySA said:
+For the Phanteks, i can not fault the quality of the workman ship on my Enthoo Primo, if i was to do a small build it would be in this case.

One thing that does concern me about this case though is how good the airflow is??

That's been my question from the beginning to be honest. While I'm pretty set on it and the videos are convincing, the plate at the front & top can't help the airflow.

Simon Belmont · 24 Oct 2014 at 21:22

There is no case like the Parvum S2. It's one of the best cases ever made imho. Needs a few things ironing out , but still a amazing design that hasn't been matched yet.

snips86x · 24 Oct 2014 at 21:27

Simon Belmont said:
There is no case like the Parvum S2. It's one of the best cases ever made imho. Needs a few things ironing out , but still a amazing design that hasn't been matched yet.

The biggest issue for me is the PCIE bracket. Due to the type of material, you can only remove the gpu 2-3 times before the screw holes become totally useless.

Simon Belmont · 24 Oct 2014 at 22:06

snips86x said:
The biggest issue for me is the PCIE bracket. Due to the type of material, you can only remove the gpu 2-3 times before the screw holes become totally useless.

I use zip ties to hold my gpu's. I have 100's on them

MorleySA · 24 Oct 2014 at 23:27

I've just seen this, think you might be interested in it.....

Going by that video it will give you more options if you intend on watercooling your pc! You have to commend Phanteks for their build quality, they kinda went all out on this case!

RavenXXX2 · 25 Oct 2014 at 17:34

snips86x said:
Nice!

Do you have some with the window panel on?

There you go, can't see ****. Ordered an LED strip so see how that works out.

snips86x · 25 Oct 2014 at 18:21

Looks OK but I think the window could be wider and shorter. Don't want to see the PSU and should be at least another 3 if not 4" wider!

Mads1 · 27 Oct 2014 at 18:31

snips86x said:
Looks OK but I think the window could be wider and shorter. Don't want to see the PSU and should be at least another 3 if not 4" wider!

what about a Lian Li PC-V359WRX Micro-ATX Case

Legend · 27 Oct 2014 at 18:35

This is also a very interesting review. The noise aspect is somewhat concerning, although I've seen numerous reviews of this case and if anything they all commented that it was quiet, so I don't know what to make of this...