Phanteks EX5 PC case Midi Tower ATX tempered glass DRGB, black

Description

Phanteks introduces the EX5, a new chassis designed with a compartmentalised structure. This layout organises key components into dedicated chambers, ensuring that each receives a direct flow of fresh air.

The EX5 moves away from the traditional boxy "fish tank" look and offers a bold, creative way to showcase a PC build. Its unique layout optimises cooling efficiency by directing fresh air precisely where it is needed and exhausting heat more effectively.

The efficient airflow design reduces the need for excessive fan setups, allowing builders to achieve excellent thermals with fewer fans. The chassis is built for high-performance hardware and easily accommodates large GPUs and a dedicated 360 mm radiator.

The strategically placed fan behind the motherboard helps cool the VRM and RAM while also directing heat from the GPU away from key components. The EX5 combines generous interior space with intuitive cable management for a clean and effortless setup.

Integrated ARGB lighting wraps around the chassis for a clean, modern finish. It can be synchronised via the NexLinq app or your motherboard. The EX series therefore combines polished aesthetics with efficient cooling performance.

The EX5 combines an innovative layout with form-fitting panels, integrated lighting and high-quality materials to create a standout centrepiece for any premium desk setup.

Features

• Multi-Chamber Cooling Design: The compartmentalised design provides direct fresh air to each component


• Designed for AIO Coolers: Supports 360 mm liquid coolers. The S25-120 chassis fan is included, so no additional case fans are required


• ATX Boards and Large GPUs: Supports ATX and MicroATX motherboards and large GPUs up to 358 mm long and 3.5 slots thick


• Interior Features: Integrated ARGB lighting, 40 mm cable clearance, Velcro cable ties and a server-style GPU mounting bracket


• Exterior Features: Tempered glass GPU and motherboard windows, dual USB 3.0 ports and a high-speed USB-C 20 Gbps port

Product Specifications

• Product Name: EX5


• Model No.: PH-EX526_DBK01


• UPC Code: 886523304722


• Color: Black


• Dimensions (L × W × H): 449 × 234 × 474 mm


• Form Factor: Mid Tower


• Materials: Steel Chassis, Tempered Glass, ABS Plastic


• Motherboard Support: ATX, micro-ATX, mini-ITX


• Front I/O: 1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2, 2 × USB-A 3.0, Microphone/Headphone Combo, Reset Button, Power Button


• Connectors: Power Switch, Reset Switch, HD Audio, USB 3.0, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-E, SATA Power


• Side Window: Tempered Glass MB Panel


• Integrated ARGB Lighting: PSU cover: 18 LEDs, around motherboard: 81 LEDs

Expansion & Drive Bays

• Expansion Slots: 4, starting from 1st slot position


• Vertical GPU Support: No


• GPU Support Bracket Included: Yes – bracket 1: 247–308 mm, bracket 2: 275–358 mm


• Internal 3.5" Bay: 1


• Internal 2.5" Bay: 1

Fan Support 120/140 mm

• Behind MB: 1 × 120 mm / –


• Right Side: 3 × 120 mm / –

Radiator Support 120/140 mm

• Behind MB: – / –


• Right Side: Up to 360 mm

Clearances

• Graphics Card Length: 358 mm


• GPU Thickness from 1st Slot: 4.6 slots (93 mm)


• GPU Thickness from 2nd Slot: 3.6 slots (73 mm)


• GPU Thickness from 3rd Slot: 2.6 slots (53 mm)


• CPU Cooler Height: 72 mm


• PSU Length: 210 mm


• Side 360 mm Radiator: 413 × 134 × 60 mm


• Cable Management Space: 40 mm


• Liquid Cooler Tube OD: 10–12 mm

Packaging & Shipping

• Net Weight: 7.85 kg


• Outer Box Dimensions (W × H × D): 519 × 315 × 556 mm


• Gross Weight: 9.56 kg

Scope of Delivery

• EX5 chassis × 1


• S25-120mm Black × 1


• SSD bracket × 1


• HDD bracket × 1


• SSD / GPU / Mainboard screws × 16


• HDD screws × 4


• PSU / GPU bracket screws × 6


• GPU bracket Short GPU × 1


• GPU bracket Large GPU × 1


• ARGB Mainboard Adapter (80 mm) × 1


• Mainboard Stand-off × 1


• Zip Ties × 6

Defined by form, driven by flow and divided for precision
Phanteks introduces the EX5; the new chassis is designed with a compartmentalized structure. This layout organizes key components into dedicated chambers, ensuring each receives a direct flow of fresh air.

The EX5 moves away from the traditional boxy, ‘fish tank’ look and presents a bold, creative way to showcase a PC build. The unique layout optimizes cooling efficiency by directing fresh air precisely where it’s needed and expelling heat more effectively. This effective airflow design reduces reliance on excessive fan setups, allowing builders to achieve excellent thermals with fewer fans.

Direct Fresh Air Cooling
- A unique compartmentalized design provides direct fresh air intake.
- Optimized airflow paths reduce heat buildup inside the chassis.
- Built to unlock maximum hardware performance.
- Includes pre-installed S25-120 mm mainboard rear fan.

Focused Airflow Design
- Fresh air flows directly across the motherboard and surrounding components.
- Helps cool the CPU socket area, VRMs, memory, and M.2 SSDs.
- Works together with GPU airflow to efficiently remove heat from the chassis.

Precision Crafted
- High-quality materials and refined finish.
- Covered AIO tubes routed through the inside of the chassis.
- Reinforced mainboard spine adds structural rigidity.
- Velcro cable management system for easy cable routing.
- High-speed Type-C (20Gbps) and dual USB 3.0 ports.

Integrated Lighting
- A smooth and diffuse ARGB line runs from the top to the bottom of the EX5 chassis.
- Integrated ARGB lighting highlights the PSU cover.
- Take your ARGB lighting further with the NexLinq Hub, available separately for advanced customization and full lighting control.
To operate the ARGB lighting, it must be connected to a Phanteks controller or an ARGB-equipped mainboard. We strive to make it as easy to use and compatible as possible.

Showcase Your GPU
- A tempered glass GPU window puts your graphics card on display.
- Supports graphics cards up to 3.6 PCIe slots.
- 73 mm maximum thickness

Integrated GPU support bracket securely holds and stabilizes the graphics card.