Phanteks has introduced a trio of compact mid-tower PC cases—the XT M5, XT V5, and XT V5-LCD—formally bringing to market the designs first previewed at Computex 2026. All three share the same 452 × 235 × 430 mm footprint, a deliberately space-conscious form factor engineered to house high-end gaming components without compromise.
Unified Internal Layout and Cooling Capacity
Each case in the series accommodates ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards, alongside graphics cards up to 430 mm in length and CPU air coolers reaching 175 mm in height. Power supplies up to 250 mm are supported, and a dedicated 410 × 130 × 38 mm radiator mount at the top allows builders to install most 360 mm all-in-one liquid coolers while retaining clearance for large GPUs. A built-in GPU support bracket comes standard across the lineup, and all models provide mounting points for two 2.5-inch SSDs and one 3.5-inch HDD.
Distinct Front-Panel Designs for Different Builds
The series branches into three visual and functional identities. The XT M5 adopts a full mesh front panel to maximize airflow and ships with three pre-installed 120 mm S25 ARGB fans, with room for up to ten 120 mm fans in total—a configuration well-suited to thermally demanding gaming or workstation systems. In contrast, the XT V5 trades the mesh for tempered glass on the front and side panels, relocating its three included 120 mm S25 ARGB fans to the bottom of the chassis to direct fresh air straight to the graphics card while maintaining identical hardware compatibility.
Integrated Display on the XT V5-LCD
The range-topping XT V5-LCD builds on the tempered-glass aesthetic by embedding a 7-inch display into the case. Driven by the company’s NexLinq software, the screen can present real-time system metrics, wallpapers, animations, or custom visuals without requiring a separate internal display module, offering builders a streamlined way to monitor hardware or personalize the front panel.
Shared Connectivity and Out-of-the-Box Cooling
All three variants share a consistent front I/O panel featuring a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C port delivering up to 20 Gbps, one USB 3.0 Type-A port, a 3.5 mm audio combo jack, and dedicated power and reset buttons. Phanteks further equips every case with a rear 120 mm S25 ARGB exhaust fan and a unified 360 mm S25 ARGB fan frame pre-installed in the designated position, reducing the need for additional fan purchases during a typical build.
Pricing and Regional Availability
In the United States, the XT M5 and XT V5 carry a price of $79.99, while the XT V5-LCD is listed at $109.99. European pricing begins at €69.90, and UK models start at £59.90. Availability is staggered by region, with the XT V5 expected to reach several markets first. As mainstream case offerings continue to converge around airflow-optimized mesh and glass-display combinations, Phanteks positions the XT series as an accessible entry point with generous hardware headroom.
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