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Today, Phanteks is giving its Mini-ITX case series a bit of a shake-up with the new Evolv Shift XT. The big show stopper here is the ability to extend the case to three different heights, one focused on minimal footprint, one for improved airflow and maximum height for those that wish to use a 240mm or 280mm AIO liquid cooler.
The Phanteks Evolv Shift XT offers three configurations – Compact Mode (13.5 litre), Air Boost Mode (15.6 litre) and Water Cooler Mode (17.4 litre). In Air Boost Mode, you can run two internal fans for better airflow, while Water Cooler Mode gives you a bit of extra room to mount an AIO liquid cooler up to 280mm. This design allows the user to tailor the chassis to best suit their needs, whether its a low-power build or a small power house. Other key features include support for 3-slot GPUs at up to 324mm in length, a double-layer Gen4 PCIe riser cable and support for SFX and SFX-L power supplies.
Being part of the Phanteks Evolv series, the Evolv Shift XT offers premium build quality and components using thick anodized aluminium panels, PCI-e X16 Gen4 riser cable, and USB-C Gen2 front IO. Ultra-Fine Mesh panels and vented aluminium panels are also used to improve airflow, while maintaining a stylish appearance thanks to the tempered glass infinity mirror.
Launching alongside the new case is a pair of Phanteks Revolt power supplies, both sporting the SFX form factor, making them a perfect partner for a Shift XT build. There will be three of these PSUs available, a 650W and 750W 80 Plus Gold model, as well as a 750W 80 Plus Platinum rated unit.
The Phanteks Evolv Shift XT will be available in Satin Black and Galaxy Silver this month, priced at £159.90. The Phanteks Revolt PSUs will also be available, starting at £105.90 for the 650W model and going up to £123.90 for the 750W Platinum model.
KitGuru Says: Leo is already working on a review of this case, so stay tuned for some in-depth analysis and testing. In the meantime, what do you all think of the Evolv Shift XT?
