The Phantom
410 is a spacious enclosure, but there’s no doubt, from its price or its
aesthetics, that it’s aimed at gamers and performance fans, even if it is a
mid-tower.
Where this
case shines is in its appearance. Available in red, black or white, it looks
sleek and futuristic, but since the NZXT Phantom 410 is a reduced-size version
of the standard Phantom, it loses some of the most impressive finishing touches
(the drive bay cover is held in place by a clip rather than a magnet, for
example). The interior colour matches the exterior, though, and a side-panel
window gives you plenty of chances to admire it.
The Phantom
410 is especially generous with its active cooling options. You get three fans
included – front, rear and top (120mm, 120mm and 140mm respectively) – and
there’s space for a second front and top fan , a bottom fan and a side fan. You
could, if you liked, have seven fans on the go in here (although we’re not sure
how that would sound). A slider allows you to manually control the case’s fan
speed.
the PSU for the
Phantom 410 is mounted at the bottom, and can be oriented on its side or one
end, giving you plenty of options for managing space
Unusually,
the PSU for the Phantom 410 is mounted at the bottom, and can be oriented on
its side or one end, giving you plenty of options for managing space. A dust
filter protects the PSU, but considering the number of vents, it would be nice
to have them available for the other openings too. The mesh on the front is
arguably a little too large, as you can clearly see the internals through it(
not least because the LED in the fan illuminates them), which may put some
people off.
The drives
are mounted using the included clips, while the expansion sockets have
tool-free screws, so you can quickly dismantle and reassemble the bulk of your
system without too much fiddling. In the end, it’s a decent choice for gamers
who don’t have unlimited money in their wallets, but its fan selection is a bit
overkill. Don’t pretend you’re buying it for any thing other than looks.
Details
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Price
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$120
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Size
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Mid tower
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5.25’’
bays
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3
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3.5’’
bays
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6
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Verdict
Looks good,
plenty of cooling options, but ultimately a little rough around the edges.
