Phanteks Pro M Series Tempered Glass ATX Mid Tower Case

After using my old reliable Lian Li case for almost 15 years it was time for a new case with up to date features. Overall, I'm very happy with this Enthoo Pro M SE case. I like the styling, the Halos lighting and the generous amount of space to work inside the case. Here's a list of Pro's and Con's I found after setup was complete and having used it for a couple of weeks.Pros: 1) Lot's of space to work in for a Mid Tower case. 2) Included 2qty 120mm fans with Halos RGB lighting. 3) Mesh screens on top, bottom and front for keeping out dust 4) Plenty of access holes for running cables from the backside of the case, making for a very neat and clean build. 5) Velcro strips mounted on backside of case for keeping cables tidy. 6) Subjectively speaking, I like the styling. It's not overly flashy but has a clean look.Cons: 1) Although the included manual was nicely laid out and clear in what it stated it lacked specifics in areas I thought would have been nice. Particularly regarding the 12 volt sata connection and it's purpose along with the Halos RGB connections. 2) The Tempered Glass side panel is in desperate need of some type of hinge or similar mechanism to keep the glass side safe from falling while removing it when the case is standing upright. 3) My case arrived with a defective RGB Controller board. I couldn't get the Halos or the Power Button to light up.Customer Service: Due to the fact that my case had a defective RGB Controller board I contacted customer service for troubleshooting. I was able to speak with someone right away without any long holding times or going through multiple phone prompts. The gentlemen I spoke with was very friendly and helpful. He concluded I had a faulty RGB Controller board and mailed one out that same day. I received it within 3 days and after replacing it everything worked fine.Conclusion: This was my first Phanteks case after owning many other brands over the years and I have no regrets at all. I can't comment on how it compares with other modern cases as this is the only case I have purchased recently. What I can say is there is very little I would change about it, and what I would change is very minor. I can't imagine a better designed case at this price point. Most importantly, if you're like me and still using an old, outdated case because "it works", do yourself a favor and upgrade your case. It's pretty amazing how far they have come in 15 years,

The tempered glass feels like it's really good quality stuff. It's nice and heavy and it's held in place by a lip that it rests on and 4 screws. The feet raise the tower about half an inch to an inch so there's plenty of airflow for your power supply. Furthermore, the ventilated front allows for even more air flow or additional radiators. The top fan bracket slides out for easy installation. There is ample space behind the tray for cable management and the power supply shroud provides even more space to tuck away extra long cables. The included velcro strap in the back is also amazing when it comes to helping manage your cables.Overall, it was a breeze building in this case because of all the space I had to work in. Layout is great (pretty much standard now), build quality is great and small features like grommets, cable pass through hole placement and the power supply shroud is awesome. Also, all vents, except the rear exhaust (usually what it's used for) have filters that are easy to take off and put back on.The only issue I have with the case are the screws that hold the glass. I wish they would stay in place on the glass. I love the big thumb screw style, but the threaded portion is actually quite small, so they are pretty easy to drop when unscrewing it. Had to order another set because I dropped one into a spot I couldn't reach in my home.

A great case.Pros:- The tempered glass looks awesome- The power supply shroud along with the removable ODD drive makes for a very clean look- I saw some reviews saying the case only comes with 1x140mm fan in the rear and no dust filter for the side ventilation in the front, but Phanteks fixed both of those. The side ventilation is filtered, and another 1x140mm fan is installed in the front.- I also really liked that there's a spot on the front of the power supply shroud to mount your SSD so it's visible through the tempered glass, while the less visually appealing HDD is hidden away underneath the shroud.- Top radiator/fan mount that slides out makes installing fans really quick and easy.- Lots of space in the back for cable management. I no longer have to set my case on it's side and lean on the back panel just to get it locked in and closed.Cons- There's no reset button. It took me a while of looking for a reset cable to plug in before I referred to the manual and saw that the case doesn't come with one. Instead, the button on the side panel controls LEDs. This isn't a big issue, but I would have preferred a reset button and then just used software to control any RGB that I might install.- The top fan/radiator mount doesn't slide out very easily or smoothly. It takes a fair bit of effort and some tugging, so make sure your case is set somewhere stable before you try to remove it.All in all, it's a great case. My goal was to get a case that would fit what I have now and look great while also leaving plenty of space for future upgrading, which could potentially include watercooling, and this case hit a home run! I would definitely buy again.