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The NZXT Phantom 530 Chassis will assuredly win over the hearts and minds of the enthusiast user primarily focused on a performance build. The feature set is remarkable, and a testament to the progress that NZXT have been making over the last couple of years.
The ‘piano red finish' has certainly become an icon among the enthusiast community, you either love it or you hate it. The final choice comes down to personal taste: Do you think you look really cool owning a Ferrari red chassis or do you opt for the subtle black and white counterpart?
From an engineering point of view, the case is well made and will deal with plenty of abuse over the years. We do like how NZXT have angled the various panels, and ensured that the metal frame has been painted red to match the plastic coverings.
Building the system is pain-free, due to the spacious interior and even those with bigger hands will find that routing cables and mounting components is straightforward. Just the way we like it.
Looking back at the Vento 3600 from Asus around 8 years ago, the Phantom 530 might share some of the basic look look and feel – but the similarities stop there. For one, NZXT's engineers have nailed the air flow configuration and the system remained cool and quiet throughout our indepth testing.
Checking online with stores like Overclockers UK, we find that the white version of NZXT Phantom 530 chassis is just under £100, while black and red come in at around £105. For the money, you get a fantastic chassis.
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Pros:
- Great build quality.
- Great cooling performance.
- Great acoustics performance.
Cons:
- Quickly attracts dust and fingerprints.
KitGuru says: We loved working with the NZXT Phantom 530, although the rate at which it gathers dust may be a problem for some. Overall, this is a well built chassis that will handle just about any specification you choose to integrate inside, with room to spare. It is a well built case, quiet in use and available for just under/over £100 – depending on your colour preferences.
