Conclusion and Verdict
WOW! The Enthoo Primo is a beast of a chassis and a solid offering that blends the best of working and functional features, sleek looks, and solid construction. Just about everything we could ask for in a high-end chassis is present in the Enthoo Primo. Phanteks has hit dead-on the majority of the finer details. There are an abundant amount of options whether you prefer air cooling or liquid cooling. The possibilities for different configurations leave much of the customization in the user’s hands and that in and of itself deserves a ton of praise. Phanteks really did their homework for their first entry into the chassis fray and boy did they deliver!
That said, there are some things that could be improved upon in future iterations such as implementing a completely tool-less feature for SSDs. The front panel fan cover latching mechanisms could definately be improved upon because they feel cheap and definately contrast with the quality construction of the rest of the chassis.
Finally, the Entho Primo does not simply exist in a room, it creates a presence. That is how amazing this chassis is, and cannot be understated. I am very excited for future chassis from Phanteks as they have a clear winner here in the Enthoo Primo. To all of the other chassis manufactureres out there: Look out and take note, there is a new sheriff in town.
The Phanteks Enthoo Primo chassis can be found online at various e-tailers for $249.99 USD.
Pros:
- Great high-end aesthetics
- Quality construction
- Well vented
- Very quiet acoustics
- Five 140mm chassis fans included
- LED on/off switch
- Removable filters
- Chassis Fan hub
- Available space for components
- Liquid cooling options/mounting locations
- Reservoir mounting brackets included
- Pump mounting bracket included
- Subtle details are everything!
- Extra accessories
- Worth the price
Cons:
- Only comes with two 2.5″ drive mounting brackets
- Front panel fan cover latching system feels somewhat cheap
- May have installation issues with longer graphics cards and long reservoir plate
Final Thoughts:
To sum it up: if you are in the market for a high-end chassis you owe it to yourself to consider the Enthoo Primo! Thanks and have a Funky Day!
