This is partly thanks to a new mesh material that replaces the usual perforated metal and is made up of woven strands, cutting down on airflow restriction by using wider openings while still acting as a dust filter. However, there's a removable dust filter behind the front section too, as the mesh sits in the front of the case, while there are additional vents in the sides that provide much needed airflow when the front vent is closed.

Dual-system upgrade capability (with the Eclipse P600S power supply and Phanteks’s ITX Upgrade Kit – both sold separately) Some of my favorite features of the P600S include the magnetic side panels, the choice to either run a silent/performance configuration and cloth mesh. I really hope in the future that Phanteks releases some custom colored fabric mesh so you could further customize your build. The P600S from PHANTEKS Offers Both Form & FunctionThe first thing you notice about the P600S from Phanteks is the exterior. The large side panel in tinted glass comes attached to the case with hinges and swings outwards to the sides. The same is true of the right-side steel panel. The inner part of the front can be easily removed, as can part of the roof. Both elements are equipped with insulating material. Behind it there lies a fine mesh made of a synthetic fibre, this is not just eye-catching - it also serves to provide additional sound insulation if the covers are left off to improve airflow. The net is magnetically attached at the front. Located behind this is the dust filter. Thankfully, this new material is durable too, and even running our fingers across it with a decent amount of pressure didn't see it deform or catch like you might assume it would, plus there's no way to scratch it like you might with a metal or glass panel.

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You’ll notice there is no power button at the front as this sits front and center at the top of the case. The Rear Like the front of the case, you have a second magnetically attached panel with a fabric mesh underneath. The top panel also includes the same sound dampening form to ensure silent operation when the top panel is left on. Cleaning this new fabric mesh is simple as the whole front panel can be removed by pulling it off from the bottom of the case. If you water cool in the P600S, you will be pleased to see Phanteks has included an easy to access drain port near the bottom of the case. We personally really like this addition and wished more cases would do the same. As previously mentioned, the front is where we see the I/O, which are hidden by a flip-down panel to keep the overall aesthetics consistent. The reality is that you will likely flip this up and leave it for life but it does look cool. The first thing you notice about the P600S from Phanteks is the exterior. The steel side panels are attached with hinges to the case and open outwards. Both are kitted out with insulation. The inner part of the front can be easily removed, as can part of the roof. Both elements are equipped with insulating material. Behind it there lies a fine mesh made of a synthetic fibre, this is not just eye-catching - it also serves to provide additional sound insulation if the covers are left off to improve airflow. The net is magnetically attached at the front. Located behind this is the dust filter.

Phanteks has decided to cater to a range of enthusiasts with the Eclipse P600S and not just in terms or air or water. It's included two magnetic panels that sit in the roof and front section, which are easily removable and allow the case to switch between low-airflow/low-noise and higher airflow/more noise configurations. It manages this without making it look like it fell out of the ugly tree in either configuration too, which is quite a feat. Phanteks feature their double strap cable management system, a set of simple velcro straps strategically placed to make cable managing your PC extremely easy. The straps and clasps can all be removed with a screwdriver meaning you can do more elaborate management if you need. At the top of the P600S is the included Phanteks fan controller which has support for up to 3 x 3 pin fans and 5 x 4 pin PWM fans. You can expand the number of fans using splitters as long as the total power doesn’t exceed 4A. At the bottom, we have one of the best PSU shrouds going, it’s solid metal and ties in with the overall color scheme nicely. There is a little bit of branding that looks superb towards the font of the shroud and there is a cutout where the PSU sits to cater for those of you that are going to be grabbing a model with a display or RGB lighting.

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The PSU also sports a removable dust filter of its own that pulls out easily from the rear, and the case is raised a couple of centimetres using rubber-bottomed feet. The 52cm depth and 51cm height plus CPU and GPU limits are identical or close to it compared to the Evolv X, with the main difference, apart from the odd design tweak, being the use of steel rather than aluminium, adding a couple of kilograms to the weight. The left side has 2 useable cable channels which are held in place with double looped Velcro strips.

Phanteks has also done away with the plastic grommets and went with a plastic sliding panel instead. Personally, I much prefer the look of these panels over the traditional grommet, but did wish they were done in steel or aluminum matching the rest of the P600S accessories. Buyer's Remorse - Authorization to return the unit must be made within 30 days from receipt of product. Power supply: unlimited (without 3.5" HDD cages installed), 245 mm (with 2 HDD trays) and 195 mm (with 4 of them) Of course, if you are all about airflow you may want to consider the P500Arather than spend the extra on this feature but it is one I love and I have to say hats off to Phanteks for including so many options. The removable center panel at the front, like the rest of the panels, features high-quality sound dampening materials that do a seriously good job for those that prefer acoustic performance. The P600s is a stealthy case with attitude. There are angles and vents in all the right places, making this look very futuristic. At first appearances, the front looks as though it is all one solid panel, with an angular grill towards the top and ventilation gaps at either side. The design is flawless but what is most impressive about the Phanteks P600s is its modularity and ability to transform from one configuration to another.Phanteks provided us with the first colour variant, with a solid side panel. Most cases are fitted with tempered glass panels nowadays (including the other 3 versions of the P600S), so it is surely something unusual.