Phanteks NV5 MKII
A mid-tower showcase case with a panoramic glass look. It supports hidden-connector motherboards, takes graphics cards up to 440 mm and has room for 360 mm radiators on the top and side. It ships without fans; all eight 120 mm positions are empty.
PH-NV523TG_DBK02 · Satin Black · D-RGB · no fans included
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | PH-NV523TG_DBK02; D-RGB, Satin Black |
| Case type | Mid-tower; steel chassis, tempered glass |
| Dimensions | 239 × 477 × 528 mm |
| Weight | Net 11.28 kg; gross 13.97 kg |
| Motherboard support | E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX; E-ATX up to 280 mm without the GPU support bracket |
| Rear-connector motherboards | Hidden-connector motherboards supported: ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero, Gigabyte Project Stealth |
| Graphics card clearance | Length up to 440 mm |
| Vertical GPU mounting | 3 slots; riser cable sold separately |
| GPU support bracket | One included in the box |
| CPU cooler height | Up to 180 mm |
| Power supply | Up to 230 mm long |
| Expansion slots | 7 PCI slots |
| Fan positions | Eight 120 mm in total: 3 top, 3 side, 1 rear, 1 bottom; no 140 mm positions |
| Included fans | No fans in the scope of delivery |
| Radiator mounts | Top and side: up to 360 mm; rear: 120 mm |
| Storage bays | 4 × 2.5-inch SSD and 3 × 3.5-inch HDD bays |
| Front I/O | 1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2 × USB 3.0, microphone/headphone, power button, D-RGB mode and colour buttons |
| Lighting | Built-in D-RGB controller; works without software |
| Dust filtration | Ultra-fine mesh on the top and side panels |
| PSU cover | Removable for access to power cables |
| Warranty | 5-year limited warranty |
From the manufacturer
Phanteks presents the NV5 MKII as a case with a near-seamless glass view, eight 120 mm fan positions and room for 360 mm radiators on the top and side. Cooling and noise depend on the fans and radiators you install. Phanteks NV5 MKII Black
Owner experiences and issues
A reviewer building a first PC in this case found assembly easy, with plenty of room for components and easy cable routing at the back. Another reviewer called the chassis sturdy and said the included cable ties helped with routing.
Overclockers UK: Phanteks NV5 MKII Black customer reviewsThe same reviewer noted that the case ships without fans and they must be bought separately; they did not mind, since it let them choose their own.
Overclockers UK: Phanteks NV5 MKII Black customer reviewsOne mydealz commenter was thrown by the retailer’s “total fans” line, which counts positions: the case has no fans installed. Another commenter said they built theirs with separately bought fans.
mydealz: comments under the Phanteks NV5 MK2 white dealOne user wrote that the LED strip on the PSU cover was faulty, that Phanteks sent a replacement without argument, and that the part took a while to arrive. They were happy with the support.
mydealz: comments under the Phanteks NV5 MK2 white dealIn search excerpts of PCPartPicker reviews, two owners complained about the included GPU support bracket: one wrote that it only suits longer three-fan cards, another that its adjustment range was limited with their motherboard. A third found the rear cable space tight.
PCPartPicker: Phanteks NV5 MKII (PH-NV523TG_DMW02) user reviews
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