Phanteks P600s Matte White Temp and Noise Tests
A Note on Testing
For our 2022 case testing, we’ve updated our testing thesis and test methods. By selecting a set of air-cooled components that present a very high thermal challenge for cases under review, we have moved away from using thermal probes as a point of comparison.
Instead, our goal is to show whether or not a case enhances or inhibits performance, as well as the thermal and acoustic results recorded during testing.
Our primary focus is on the performance of the installed 2022 Review Rig, and our presented test results are taken under the following circumstances:
- All stock – CPU defaults on the MSI Z490, three Phanteks case fans
- Overclocked – CPU set to 5.0GHz, GPU power raised to 150% (315w), three Phanteks case fans
Our tried-and-true loading method is to use a combined load of Cinebench R23 multi-core and the default Furmark GPU stress test. With the CPU overclocked to 5.0GHz and the GPU power and fan limits raised to 150% and 100% respectively, the 2022 Case Review Rig is able to pull a steady 800w at the wall and produces 54dB of noise if all fans are run at their maximum.
How we interpret the results
Things to keep in mind:
- Lower power usage directly correlates to lower system performance
- Lower temperatures at the same power usage result from superior cooling
We are admittedly somewhat surprised at the results. While the P600s handled our stock load effortlessly, it did struggle to keep the CPU cool in the overclocked configuration, with our 5.0GHz air-cooled 10900K hitting its 100c limit in Cinebench R23.
Further, despite having the front cover installed to dampen noise, we didn’t see better than average results – and the system only got louder with it removed, but the CPU didn’t get cooler. As adding a fan to the top of the rear would likely increase noise, we opted not to experiment as any conclusion drawn from the resulting data would be fairly subjective given the number of potential configurations.
What we do feel this data shows us is that the stock configuration is sub-optimal for air cooling a hot CPU alongside a hot GPU and that Phanteks’ P600s is really tuned for watercooling either or both sources of heat.
Discussion (5 replies)
Join Discussion →I just ordered an older Phanteks case (the windowless version of the OG Enthoo Pro.
Based on reviews an dpictures it looked high quality, sturdy and like it would be a good case for my office testbench machine, replacing my old NZXT Source 210 case I bought over a decade ago which has been a real trooper and an amazing bang for the buck at only $39.99 in early 2011
I find it promising that this, their newer model reviews well. Hopefully that will preduct that I will have a good experience with the older Enthoo Pro.
One thing I really like that Phanteks did with both the case under review and my Enthoo Pro I just received is how they ship the screws in a nice "tackle box".
One very nice touch about the Enthoo Pro is that it came with a "reservoir bracket" presumably intended to make mounting a water cooling reservoir easier.
Mine build in this case is essentially a pedestal server /workstation testbench, so bi water cooling, but this is something I really would have liked in my previous Corsair cases I have built water loops in.
Did the p600s have a bracket like this?
Had to double-check the manual, as that was a few reviews ago: P600s Manual
From what I can tell, they didn't include a pump bracket - they do sell one on their retail site for US$6.99, which isn't terrible. May just be how rare folks use these brackets, many tend to go for integrated pump/reservoir setups that mount to a 120mm fan mount or directly to a fan, or go with some form of distribution plate.
Just moved my main system into this case without the side window panel, just the steel panel. Very nice case with great air flow. I switched the back fan to the front to give it three 140mm fans on intake, and then put two Noctua NF-P14's as exhaust (one at the top and one at the back).