Phanteks Evolv X

Keod2

Keod2

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Hi, I was considering buying a Phanteks Evolv X Linked here:
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/phan...lass-gaming-case-gunmetal-grey-ca-07z-pt.html

But before I did I wanted to check if it could fit the EK-COOLSTREAM CE 420 in PUSH+PULL front of the case, linked below:
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ek-w...eam-ce-420-triple-fan-radiator-wc-99i-ek.html

Now I have heard from various sources that the case supports up to 95mm of space on the front of the case for mounting radiators but can anybody actually confirm that the combination I want fits?

I know that the radiator I linked is 45mm in width and most case fans are 25mm in width if I'm not mistaken so 25+45+25= 95mm, that means it is millimetre perfect so any discrepancy on this even by 1mm will mean it won't fit. Has anybody seen or done this themselves and can confirm it works?

Thanks in advance I look forward to hearing what you guys think :)
 
The user manual helped me no end:
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As you can see it's the power supply/lower chamber cut out that limits to 95mm. Mine measures 95.9mm (using accurate Mitutoyo verniers) which gives a fraction more space.

The only consideration is the order of fitting.. IIRC you'll need to drop the radiator in first as it needs to be put in at an angle, then move it backwards and slide the front fans in and then bolt those through the front to the rad, once those are in place you can individually fit each inner fan. You will struggle with one of the bottom fans mounting screws as it'll be obscured by the lower chamber wall, but you can either leave that off, or fit the fans with the PSU out as you can just get your hands in the lower chamber from the right side of the case, it's just a bit tight!

Overall though there is just enough room for 50mm fans and 45mm of rad, and worse case a tiny bit of fettling might be in order, but that's fairly normal when water cooling.
 
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