Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Phanteks at Computex 2026 had one of the most unique cases we've seen in a long time with its EX5 and EX6 series. We spoke with the design and engineering team about some of the costs, manufacturing, and thermal design challenges of the chambered high airflow case.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Phanteks EX5 & EX6 Case
01:48 - Performance Focused
07:09 - ENGINEERING: Mechanical Challenges
13:32 - Thermal Testing Approach
18:32 - GPU Compartment Design
20:45 - The Problem with Mesh
23:47 - Machining Detail Cost
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Phanteks at Computex 2026 had one of the most unique cases we've seen in a long time with its EX5 and EX6 series. We spoke with the design and engineering team about some of the costs, manufacturing, and thermal design challenges of the chambered high airflow case.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Phanteks EX5 & EX6 Case
01:48 - Performance Focused
07:09 - ENGINEERING: Mechanical Challenges
13:32 - Thermal Testing Approach
18:32 - GPU Compartment Design
20:45 - The Problem with Mesh
23:47 - Machining Detail Cost
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Steve Burke: Host, Writing
Mike Gaglione: Editing, Camera
Vitalii Makhnovets: Camera, Editing
