![]() The Phantom 240 is coated with high-gloss paint on most of the exterior (the top, front, and both side panels). The profile reminded us of nothing so much as giant drive-in signs from the 1950s. The visual effect is a bit retro in feel. The top has an arch that runs the entire length of the case and spills forward, down the front, where it tapers and ends at a mostly square bottom… It's most apparent when the case is viewed from the side. The bulbous top of the design feels like the designers at NZXT poured a jug of Phantom aesthetics over the top of a regular, boxy PC case and let them run down. The vibe we got on unpacking the Phantom 240: While NZXT's latest entry in the Phantom line is clearly made by the same tailor as the previous iterations, the cloth it's cut from has a lesser thread count. It will certainly do the job, but there isn't a huge features-for-the-money payoff here. But unless you're smitten with the Phantom look, we don't see many compelling reasons to opt for this chassis versus other recent budget models we've tested. Now, don't get us wrong: $60 to $70 is relatively cheap for a solid, brand-name case. (So far, the e-tailer brigade hasn't discounted the Phantom 240 very much from its $69.99 MSRP, with few exceptions.) It's a nice-looking case on the outside, and built well enough, but inside we didn't find much that would make us opt for it over cases like the Cougar MX300 or Raidmax Scorpio V, which were selling for the same price or less on the street at the time we wrote this. With this lowest-priced Phantom, it's the latter. Most budget chassis make compromises on materials, or the feature set is relatively bare-bones. Budget cases, though, seldom impress unless the price is especially low, or there are special circumstances. The Phantom cases we've worked with have all been made to high standards. Much of the Phantom series has come though our lab over the years, so we have a good idea of how we should set our expectations for this breed.ahem, case. (Opens in a new window) Read Our NZXT Phantom 630 Review But you can tell a lot about a PC case from the members of its breed you already know-and the Phantoms we've taken for walkies in the past tell us plenty. Nor do we suggest that dogs, with their breed tendencies and individual personalities, are as predictable as PC cases coming off a production line. Now, don't get us wrong: We're not calling the subject of today's review, NZXT's $69.99-list Phantom 240 chassis, a dog. Knowing how a manufacturer constructs PC cases, designs video cards, or writes a piece of software can give experienced users a good idea of what to expect from a new product. ![]() You could say the same about computer parts. That said, it's not all just chatter: Potential owners need to know a bit about any breed they're considering, because knowing where a dog comes from indicates how it will behave. ![]() Every dog competing is of the highest pedigree, or so its owners say, and the commentators tend to natter on endlessly about the tendencies of a breed. Could use more cable-stashing space behind right panel.Įver watched-or been to-a dog show? If so, you know how much the words "heritage" and "pedigree" get tossed around, almost to the point of losing their meaning.How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.
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