Test System

Assembly

Installing the motherboard is done by traditional means, with the use of spacers and screws. There is plenty of space on all three sides to connect the cables. Thanks to openings in the shroud, you are also able to route the audio and USB leads nicely.


Adding a 3.5" drive does not require any screws or tools thanks to the butterfly trays. Simply spread the plastic pieces, put the drive into place and snap them closed to lock the drive down. Then, just slide it into one of two bays.


Adding an SSD will require tools and the use of included screws regardless of whether you use the 2.5" or 3.5" variant. Once filled and secured on the tray, simply put the tray back into the position you got it from.


The power supply is secured by traditional means. It slides into the case underneath the shroud nicely, even with case wires already routed. Normal screws are used to hold the unit in place properly.


Once everything is in place, the Phanteks Eclipse P300 makes a great impression. Everything is super clean on the inside and things are fairly tidy on the backside as well because of the Velcro strips. Even though the P300 comes with several additional zip ties, I only had to use one in the assembly process. As previously mentioned, the audio cable is a bit short, but the retail version will have a longer one.

Finished Looks

Once the panels are placed onto the frame and the Phanteks P300 is turned on, it makes quite the impression. The material mix and RGB LED elements really make you forget that the chassis is meant to be entry level. There are two lighting elements within the P300: the ring around the power button and a small LED on the side panel above the Phanteks logo. Both of these are RGB based, so be sure to check out the gallery below.


The rear looks like you would expect it to, and the partial glass side gives you an excellent view of all the awesome hardware you installed.

Colors