NZXT Phantom 820 Case Review

The Bottom and Rear Panels

The bottom panel has a big stand to keep the case raised above your desk or floor, making it easier for the air to enter the case through its bottom panel. There are two air filters on the bottom panel, one for the optional bottom fans and one for the power supply fan. The air filter for the bottom fan is removed from the front panel (see Figure 8), while the air filter for the power supply fan is removed from the rear panel (see Figure 14).

Figure 12: Bottom panel

The rear panel and the interior of the NZXT Phantom 820 case are painted with the same color as the exterior – gunmetal gray, in our case.

The case has nine expansion slots, using vented covers. Usually, cases have seven slots – including the original Phantom.

The rear panel comes with a 140 mm fan with a maximum speed of 1,100 rpm.

On the NZXT Phantom 820 case, the power supply goes on the bottom part of the case.

There are four holes, protected with rubber covers, for hoses of liquid cooling solutions. They are 1.1” (28 mm) in diameter.

Figure 13: Rear panel

As mentioned, the air filter for the power supply fan is removed from
the rear panel. See Figure 14.

Figure 14: Air filter for the power supply fan

Let’s now take a look inside the NZXT Phantom 820 case.