Introduction
I would like to thank
Phanteks for supplying the review sample.
The Phanteks Eclipse G500A series may have roots in the same DNA as the P500A, but Phanteks has tweaked several elements to make it stand out and perform even better. This new SKU is available in four variants, three with ARGB (or D-RGB as Phanteks calls it) and one without such lighting aspects, but four of their brand new M25-140 fans instead. That Phanteks Eclipse G500A Performance is the one we are reviewing here. So buckle up, you are in for a ride!
Specifications
| Phanteks Eclipse G500A Performance |
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| Case Type: | Mid-Tower |
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| Material: | Steel, plastic, and tempered glass |
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| Weight: | 10.68 kg |
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| Slots: | 7+2 |
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| Drive Bays: | 2x Internal 2.5/3.5" (up to 10 possible) 9x Internal 2.5" |
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Motherboard Form Factors: | Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX, and E-ATX (up to 280 mm width) |
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| Dimensions: | 240 mm x 500 mm x 515 mm |
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| Front Door/Cover: | N/A |
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| Front Fans: | 3x 120 or 140 mm (3x 140 mm M25-140 fans pre-installed) |
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| Rear Fans: | 1x 120 or 140 mm (1x 140 mm M25-140 fan pre-installed) |
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| Top Fans: | 3x 120 or 140 mm (optional) |
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| Bottom Fans: | N/A |
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| Side Fans: | N/A |
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| Front Radiator: | 360 mm / 420 mm |
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| Rear Radiator: | 120 mm |
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| Top Radiator: | 360 mm / 280 mm |
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| Bottom Radiator: | N/A |
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| Side Radiator: | N/A |
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| I/O: | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 2x USB 3.0 1x Audio Combo |
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| Fan/LED Controller: | N/A |
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| Compatibility: | CPU Cooler: 185 mm GPU: 435 mm PSU: 195/250 mm (min/max. depending on HDD bracket placement) |
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Packaging
Phanteks ships the Eclipse G500A Performance in a brown cardboard box with the name of the case on the front and an outlined interior shot on the back. Both smaller sides continue that design, with a QR code on one side and a sticker mentioning the color of the case on the other.
The chassis itself is protected extremely well with cardboard reinforced foam spacers, and a cloth bag of the same color further protects it from scratches and dents during shipping.