Phanteks Luxe build quality?

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Hi, I've recently been looking at the Phanteks Enthoo Luxe as I'm planning on using it for a future watercooling loop.

Currently I have an Arc Midi 2 and I was surprised at how good the build quality is. I'm hoping the Luxe has the same or better build quality.

So whats everyone's opinions on the build quality or would I be better going with something like the H440 (Which I am slightly put off by as the shiny plastic looks like a scratch magnet).

Also I am trying to get a very quiet system so I would be using noise dampening foam wherever possible.

Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.:D
 
I've found it really good with plenty of options due to the space to work in.
With it being windowed, I'm not sure how much benefit noise dampening would offer.

I moved from a Fractal Define R4 and have it on the desk next to me, noise isn't an issue.
 
I agree, noise isn't an issue.

I had a CM Cosmos before the Luxe and I would say the Cosmos has a slightly better build quality but not by much. The Luxe is still very good it's just that my old Cosmos was built like a tank.

In my opinion the design of the Luxe is right up there and with all the drive bays removed there's stacks of room too. I'm impressed with mine.
The only downside I've found is that the window material can pick up fine scratches quite easily but that's just nit picking.

I was looking at the 440 too but I wasn't keen on the minimal venting on the roof. The roof on the Luxe is brilliant. There's room for up to 3 140's between the top of the chassis and the filter and then just over 60mm below that and the top of the mobo to put in up to a 420 rad.
 
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