It's quite stunning how the case market has shifted in the last few years. With so many good chassis out there to choose from, it's an incredibly difficult arena to break into. It's not enough anymore to just update a black rectangular box with some RGB lighting, a few design tweaks and call it a day. You need something bold. Something audacious. Product lines that once were community icons, PC building staples, have had to be rebuilt from the ground up to even stand a chance. That's something Phanteks has clearly taken to heart here with the Evolv X2.
With thick aluminum panels, a chunky mid-tower design, strong cooling support, and a real premium feel, the Evolv line has long been a cornerstone of Phanteks' arsenal. It didn't matter whether it was the original from way back in 2015, the TG, or the X; its shape and design were remarkably consistent generation on generation. In many ways incredibly similar to what Corsair has done with its 4000 series or NZXT has with its H7 Flow line. There was a familiarity to it for the longest time, and until the Evolv X2 rocked up, it felt like that was always going to be the case. But, oh boy, does this thing radically reimagine the feel of its namesake.
