NZXT Phantom 410 Review (Special ‘Gunmetal’ Edition)

1. Introduction2. NZXT Phantom 4103. NZXT Phantom 410 (Internal and Build 1)4. NZXT Phantom 410 (Internal and Build 2)5. NZXT Phantom 410 Gunmetal (Super High Res Gallery)6. Testing Methodology & Performance Results7. Acoustic Performance8. Closing Thoughts9. View All Pages

When I first removed this Phantom 410 from the box, I was immediately struck by the quality of the paintwork. The Gunmetal colour finish really is beautiful and it helps ensure that the case will stand out in a very crowded marketplace.

The design is well thought out and I found the system installation to be painless enough. The case can accommodate a high end system and a dual watercooling radiator, which is very impressive considering the relatively modest physical dimensions.

In this sector, cases are either very dull and mundane, or crowded with complex lighting systems, neither of which appeal to me. The Phantom 410 exudes an appearance of class, and NZXT have ensured that there is strong connectivity and useful additions, such as the fan controller and tool less design throughout. I was also impressed with the space inside, although the use of a modular power supply will really make life easier in regards to routing and hiding cables.

Generally I was impressed, although the design is not perfect. Firstly I disliked the rubber covers on the motherboard tray holes. They move out of place with minimal pressure, requiring the user to put them back in place. I lost count of how many times this happened during the build phase, with the motherboard cable generating enough force to move the cover out of place. I also noticed that when I screwed in the power supply that the paintwork ‘chipped' next to the screw, which was disappointing. I wasn't ‘heavy handed' either, so careful handling would be required.

Additionally NZXT have opted for a plastic clip to hold the front door in place, and I am not sure if this will last across many years of rough handling. A magnet system would have been more secure and potentially longer lasting.

We have been told that this case will be available for £89.99 inc vat in the UK, which is a very good price to achieve for such a quality design.

Pros:

• great looking paintwork.
• nice design.
• can handle a high end system.
• relatively quiet.
• fan controller
• can accept watercooling radiator kit.
• Drive installation is easy.

Cons:

• Rubber covers over holes move all the time.
• plastic locking clip on door.
• no dust filter in front of case.

Kitguru says: A whole lot of case for a reasonable amount of money.

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