Phanteks Enthoo Pro Tempered Glass Edition Review

You definitely can’t miss the beautiful tinted glass that makes up the entire left side of the Enthoo Pro but this case is more than a one trick pony. The front panel supports up to three 5.25 external drives and is offset about half an inch to help the front fans breathe.  A 5.25 x 9.5 inch fan grill backed by a removable dust guard completes the look while most controls are kept hidden to keep the overall look clean.

The back is also well vented with eight expansion slots below an included 140mm Phanteks Premium case fan. The venting above the expansion slots looks like it could easily be modded to support a vertical video card bracket.  Perhaps it will make future versions?

At the top of the case you'll find a 6 x 16 magnetic fan cover power button and a small indicator light are visible.  I/O ports are behind a simple door that could easily be mistaken for another 5.25” drive bay.  This panel includes: 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, Mic, Headphone, reset button and a LED control toggle.  More on that light control in a minute.

Even the bottom was designed with airflow in mind.  Six sturdy feet hold the Enthoo Pro a good 3/4 inch off the ground. The bottom surface will hold an additional 2x 120mm or a single 140mm fan nicely protected by another removable dust filter. A third dust filter protects the bottom power supply intake.

As for the window, it is held in place by a set of matching thumb screws and two solid looking metal hinges.  The thumb screws are pretty short threaded but feel firm when tightened.  The door does swing back 180 degrees and can be removed if you felt the need.  There is plenty of room to build without the door getting in the way.

Another pleasant surprise was the extent of the accessories included with the Enthoo Pro.  Contents include: A full color user’s manual, an optional reservoir mount, extra cable ties, and a plastic tool box for the screws and parts.  This case will also fit in the cool little Phanteks Tool Kit sold separately.