In this update, I have moved the build out of the Evolv X and into the new Enthoo 719 (formerly Luxe 2). This allowed me to add an additional radiator at the bottom in the EK Coolstream SE 240, as well as put in a new pump/reservoir combo, the EK-Quantum Kinetic TBE 300 with digital RGB. This update was born from the idea that while I really like the Evolv X, I wanted to do something bigger, and the Enthoo 719 allowed me to do that to an extent.

This project wasn't without hiccups though. While the Evolv X is smaller, I found that it held the thicker radiators I was using better, partly because of the mounting system the Evolv X has compared to the Enthoo 719. This meant my 360mm and 280mm radiators would fit, but not in the manner I liked. You can see this in some of the pictures I'll be posting of the process. The 360 was most troublesome because Phanteks didn't allow enough clearance to mount the rad to the top of the case and be able to put the top panel back on. This meant putting the fans in a pull configuration, which defeats the purpose of RGB fans.

Slim radiators ultimately solve most of the issues I ran into and I was able to get the build where I wanted it to be. I still stuck with soft tubing this time as I like the ability to maneuver parts around if I need to adjust or change something out.

Another change included using different fans. The EK Vardar fans are nice, but I ultimately decided I didn't need that much power and have found the PcCooler fans to be very competent fans, even on radiators. I used a 5 pack to populate the side and bottom intake and their 3 pack to populate the top exhaust. Additionally, the front intake fans are Noctua redux 140mm fans. All fans are running at less than 1000rpm at all times so this system is even more silent than it previously was, even under a gaming/production load.

The last major change was the use of the relatively new EK-Quantum Kinetic TBE 300 Plexi pump/reservoir. The digital RGB is nice and the size of the reservoir helps fill up the space in the front of the case next to the GPU and front fans.

For RGB control, I have the case, top exhaust fans, rear exhaust fan, and on the bottom, a newly-introduced Phanteks Neon RGB strip being controlled by the case itself. The side and bottom intake PcCooler fans are on their own controller, which conveniently comes with an external remove. There are two additional neon RGB strips, as well as more traditional RGB strips being controlled by the motherboard, as well as a single standard RGB LED strip and two Halos Lux fan frames, also controlled by the motherboard. The G. Skill Trident Z RGB memory kit, a 3600mhz kit, is the last bit being controlled by the motherboard as well. This gives me a lot of variety and color schemes I can roll with.

Overall, I'm pleased with how it has turned out. The final result took a little bit of time to get it where I wanted it to be, but I'm happy with how it looks. If you're going to be building in this case, just be aware of its limitations despite its size. My need for a mechanical drive created some of the initial limitations that might have been avoided otherwise, but that's how it goes.