Thursday, January 8th 2026

Early Phanteks EXO 626 Open-Air Concept Chassis Shows Up at CES 2026

Phanteks has unveiled its next-generation EXO 626 open-air concept PC case at CES 2026. Although the company did not reveal the official product in person, we managed to get a glimpse of the CyberPowerPC-tuned chassis. At the CyberPowerPC booth, we found a customized EXO 626s case in black, highlighting CyberPowerPC's design for a high-end open-air PC. This design centers around an exoskeleton concept, where the PC itself becomes part of the aesthetic, maintaining a minimal and clean look without unnecessary embellishments. Inside, the GPU, power supply, and AIO cooler each have their own dedicated space, with the airflow design favoring passive cooling to ensure quiet operation without relying on numerous fans running at full speed.

The mesh panels allow air to flow naturally while keeping the overall appearance streamlined. The case accommodates larger GPUs and AIO setups easily, enabling the creation of a powerful yet cohesive build. There are no extra styling elements or gimmicks, just a straightforward approach to showcasing the hardware and managing temperatures. Details on pricing, availability, and the final design are not yet available. Since Phanteks customized this case for CyberPowerPC, the official retail version will differ.
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11 Comments on Early Phanteks EXO 626 Open-Air Concept Chassis Shows Up at CES 2026

#1
theglaze
SO far, this wins the prize as the dumbest product I've seen in CES coverage
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#3
bonehead123
Rack it, stack it, jack it...

all in the name of something "different" or "new", of which the general concept is neither....

Also, why 2 posts on the same exact thing ??
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#4
Chomiq
Meanwhile T30 140 is nowhere to be seen.
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#5
evernessince
ChomiqMeanwhile T30 140 is nowhere to be seen.
The T30-140mm has been available for something like a month now. You can buy it.
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#6
Chomiq
evernessinceThe T30-140mm has been available for something like a month now. You can buy it.
Aw shit, clearly Phanteks has been doing great job announcing it.
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#7
FreedomEclipse
~Technological Technocrat~
But the real question is...

Who brings an $1500 Louis Vuitton to CES??

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#8
YeANGeE
FreedomEclipseBut the real question is...

Who brings an $1500 Louis Vuitton to CES??

LOL🤣
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#9
_roman_
One full size Grahpic card Slot is useable but 3 other mechanical peg 16 slots are covered by the case. Awesome product.
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#10
evernessince
ChomiqAw shit, clearly Phanteks has been doing great job announcing it.
Yeah they need to work on that. No reviews out yet on it so no idea how it performs. That's what I'm waiting for before buying.
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#11
John Naylor
Certainly an unusual approach .... Maybe they tired of winning CES Case of the Year honors
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