Phanteks NV5 MKII / Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO XL (black)

Phanteks NV5 MKII: PH-NV523TG_DBK02 · Satin Black · D-RGB · no fans included

Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO XL (black): O11DEXL-X black full-tower case (LDLC code G99.O11DEXL-X.00). The white O11DEXL-W, the standard O11 Dynamic EVO and the EVO RGB are separate models.

SpecificationPhanteks NV5 MKIILian Li O11 Dynamic EVO XL (black)
Release year20242023
Model codePH-NV523TG_DBK02; D-RGB, Satin Black Phanteks—
Case typeMid-tower; steel chassis, tempered glass Phanteks—
Dimensions239 × 477 × 528 mm

The manufacturer does not state the axis order.

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WeightNet 11.28 kg; gross 13.97 kg Phanteks—
Motherboard supportE-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX; E-ATX up to 280 mm without the GPU support bracket PhanteksE-ATX (up to 280 mm wide), ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX; 8 expansion slots Lian Li
Rear-connector motherboardsHidden-connector motherboards supported: ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero, Gigabyte Project Stealth Phanteks—
Graphics card clearanceLength up to 440 mm

The product page calls the 170 mm figure height; the installation guide calls it width.

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Vertical GPU mounting3 slots; riser cable sold separately Phanteks—
GPU support bracketOne included in the box Phanteks—
CPU cooler heightUp to 180 mm Phanteks—
Power supplyUp to 230 mm long PhanteksATX, up to 220 mm long; single PSU Lian Li
Expansion slots7 PCI slots Phanteks—
Fan positionsEight 120 mm in total: 3 top, 3 side, 1 rear, 1 bottom; no 140 mm positions

The manufacturer presents the bottom fan as feeding air directly to the GPU.

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Included fansNo fans in the scope of delivery

The installation guide’s contents list shows no fans either.

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Radiator mountsTop and side: up to 360 mm; rear: 120 mm

The top and side positions can hold two 360 mm radiators at once.

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Storage bays4 × 2.5-inch SSD and 3 × 3.5-inch HDD bays Phanteks—
Front I/O1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2 × USB 3.0, microphone/headphone, power button, D-RGB mode and colour buttons

The guide lists a reset button but the product page does not, so it is not stated here.

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Lian Li does not state the USB-C speed; it depends on the motherboard’s front USB-C header.

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LightingBuilt-in D-RGB controller; works without software

An optional Premium D-RGB kit is sold separately.

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Dust filtrationUltra-fine mesh on the top and side panels Phanteks—
PSU coverRemovable for access to power cables Phanteks—
Warranty5-year limited warranty Phanteks—
Type and size—Full tower; 522 × 304 × 531.9 mm (D × W × H)

It takes a lot of desk space and is clearly larger than the standard O11 Dynamic EVO.

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Materials—4.0 mm steel, tempered glass, aluminium Lian Li
Graphics card—Up to 460 mm long; optional VG4-5-V4X/W vertical bracket (PCIe 5.0 riser) or O11DEXL-1X/W upright bracket

Horizontally mounted cards up to 460 mm fit. The upright bracket places the card next to the motherboard; then the card must be at most 358 mm long, 150 mm wide and 80 mm thick (75 mm with a 420 mm radiator top or bottom). Older VG4-4X/W brackets are not compatible.

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CPU cooler—Up to 167 mm tall

Most large dual-tower air coolers fit; check the maker’s height for taller models.

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Radiator support—Top, side and bottom: 240, 280, 360 or 420 mm; up to three 420 mm at once

It is designed for custom water loops; three large radiators can be fitted at once.

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Fan support—Top, side and bottom: 3 × 120 mm or 3 × 140 mm; rear 2 × 120 mm; 11 fans in total

Lian Li’s spec page lists no included fans, so fans may need to be bought separately.

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Drive bays—3 × 2.5-inch SSD behind the motherboard tray; 4 × 3.5-inch HDD or 2.5-inch SSD in the drive cage Lian Li
Layout and lighting—Normal and Reverse layouts; front ARGB strip with motherboard sync

Reverse mode mirrors the interior for people placing the case on the right side of the desk, so the glass faces the user.

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Colours and warranty—O11DEXL-X black, O11DEXL-W white; 1-year warranty Lian Li