A Closer Look - Outside

The Enthoo Pro continues to use the design elements of its more high-end brethren, but instead of aluminum, the top and front covers are made of sturdy plastic. The overall design has also been simplified as the chassis does not have embedded lighting elements, for example.


In the front, there is no cover on the bottom half of the chassis, unlike the Luxe and Primo. Instead, the metal-mesh cover is fully visible. Turning the chassis around, one can also see the bottom-mounted PSU bay and the white blades of the rear exhaust fan.


One of the Phanteks Enthoo's signature design elements are its two windows on the main side panel, and the Pro is no exception. These windows are actually tinted quite heavily, which allows you to hide messy cables from the superficial onlooker. The side panel on the other side is completely solid—void of windows or vents.


The front of the Enthoo Pro can be divided into two areas. The bottom portion consists of a metal-mesh square. It allows for fresh air to pass through and acts as an intake vent for any fans you install into the front. Above this are the three 5.25" drive bays and a panel you can flip open, which covers the I/O. The I/O consists of two USB 3.0, a pair of USB 2.0, and the usual audio connectivity. You will also find the reset button to the right of these.


You may pry the entire front off the chassis, revealing the large, pre-installed fan. This unit may be exchanged for smaller ones, and you may also mount a radiator in the front if need be.


The bottom-mounted PSU in the rear can be installed with the fan facing up- or downward. Above the bay are eight motherboard expansion slots and an air vent onto which you can also mount a liquid-cooling reservoir. A large 140 mm fan has been installed into the very top. It pushes hot air out the back of the Enthoo Pro. The elongated cutouts allow you to adjust its position vertically to line it up with your CPU cooler for as much performance as possible.


The entire underside of the chassis is lined with two dust filters. Each filter can be pulled out from under either end of the case for easy cleaning.


On the top is a power button with an embedded LED ring. Behind it is another vent similar to the one in the front, which gives way to any cooling or liquid-cooling units you may install into the ceiling.