Evolv Shift XT
The Expandable ITX Chassis
The Phanteks Evolv Shift XT is a truly unique small form-factor chassis that extends to tailor the cooling performance to your need. Even in its ultra-compact mode there is no compromise on performance with support for powerful hardware such as 324mm long triple-slot GPUs and 72mm tall CPU air coolers. The Evolv Shift XT has the unique capability to extend the height of the chassis to boost the air-cooling performance with two 120 or 140 fans at the top. When fully extended the Evolv Shift XT can house a 240 radiator in the top to cool even the most powerful systems.
Being part of the Phanteks Evolv series, the Evolv Shift XT offer premium build quality and components using thick anodized aluminum panels, PCI-e X16 Gen4 riser cable and USB-C Gen2 front IO. Performance is uncompromised with Ultra-Fine Mesh panels and vented aluminum panels while providing a clean and stylish appearance with the tempered glass infinity mirror.
Colors
Satin Black
Configurations
Expandable
Extending Cooling Performance
Choose Your Mode
Compact
Direct fresh air to all system components
Air Boost
Boosted air cooling with 2x 120 | 140 fans in the top
Liquid Cooled
Maximum cooling performance with a 240 AIO liquid cooler in the top
Full Size GPU Support Gen4
Build with Ease
Premium Exterior
Integrated D-RGB lighting
Additional SSD Storage
Specifications
General
Model No.
PH-ES121XT_DBK01
UPC Code
886523302308
Case Dimensions
Small: 371 x 173 x 211 mm | 14.60 x 6.81 x 8.31 in
Medium: 371 x 173 x 244 mm | 14.60 x 6.81 x 9.61 in
Large: 371 x 173 x 272 mm | 14.60 x 6.81 x 10.71 in
Form Factor
Small Form Factor (SFF)
Mainboard Support
Mini-ITX
Materials
Aluminum panels | Steel chassis | Tempered glass Infinity Mirror
Side Window
No
PCI Slots
3
Vertical GPU Support
3-slots pre-installed
Riser Cable PCI-e 4.0 X16
Internal 2.5″ Bay
1
Internal 3.5″ Bay
–
Front I/O
1x USB-C GEN 2
1x USB 3.0
D-RGB Mode Button
D-RGB Color Button
Power Button
Fans 120 | 140
Total Fans
2x | 2x
Top
2x | 2x
Front
– | –
Side
– | –
Rear
– | –
Bottom
– | –
Radiators 120 | 140
Top
Max. 240 | –
Front
– | –
Side
– | –
Rear
– | –
Bottom
– | –
Clearance
CPU Cooler
Height
72 mm | 2.83 in
GPU
Length
324 mm | 12.76 in
GPU
Height
147 mm | 5.79 in
GPU
Thickness
3-slot, 62 mm | 2.44 in
Power Supply
Size
SFX | SFX-L (SFX is recommended)
Top Radiator
Length x Width
315 x 150 mm | 12.40 x 5.51 in
Top Radiator
Radiator + Fan Thickness
28 + 32 mm | 1.10 + 1.25 in
Side Radiator
Length x Width
–
Bottom Radiator
Length x Width
–
Extra
Scope of Delivery
1x Evolv Shift XT chassis
1x SSD bracket
Accessory Box
6x Zip ties
1x Rear cover – Air boost
1x Rear cover – Liquid cooled
1x Phanteks badge
Accessory Envelope
1x Top filters (set of 3)
Screws
9x Mainboard | SSD screws
4x Power supply screws
2x Top panel standoff (spare)
2x Rear cover screws
1x Screwdriver (PH2)
Support
FAQ
Digital-RGB means that each LED chip can be controlled individually, allowing for multiple colors and effects in a single D-RGB LED strip. While regular RGB LED strips can only show the same color on each LED chip per strip at a time. However, not every Digital-RGB (Addressable) product is the same.
Are plug-and-play. No software is needed, yet it is compatible with software control through MSI or ASUS compatible motherboards if desired. Have custom developed color patterns. We believe D-RGB lighting can be stylish when having the right color/pattern settings, which is why the Phanteks D-RGB controller is pre-installed with custom selected color modes and patterns.
Have 30 LED chips. This is a lot! Having 30 LEDs per product instead of just 8 or 12 creates a much more beautiful color gradient and higher quality lighting. This also means more color tints can be displayed simultaneously in one strip.
Digital-RGB and RGB have a different connector. Digital-RGB uses a 3-pin connector while RGB uses a 4-pin connector. Technical explanation: Digital-RGB uses 5 Volts while RGB uses 12 Volts. Connecting Digital-RGB products and RGB products would cause damage.
Digital-RGB from Phanteks is compatible with Asus Addressable-equipped motherboards and MSI Mystic Light Rainbow-equipped motherboards. Check with the Motherboard specifications if your motherboard has a ‘AURA Addressable Header’ or a ‘Mystic Light Sync Rainbow header’ with 3 pins.
Each D-RGB product uses 1 Ampere. Check the power output with your motherboards specifications to determine how many D-RGB products can be powered by your mainboards. Currently mainboards support 3 Amperes.
The Phanteks D-RGB controller can support up to 7 D-RGB products when using the remote. If the D-RGB controller is connected to your motherboard a total of 9 D-RGB can be connected to the controller. A maximum of 4 D-RGB products can be connected to a single output port on the controller.
Most of the D-RGB products and compatible mainboards include a mainboard adapter. Simply connect this mainboard adapter to the Addressable or Rainbow port on your mainboard and the Phanteks D-RGB products. D-RGB products from Phanteks can be daisy-chained so you only need one port on your motherboard. Most mainboards also include this motherboard adapter cable.
You can install as many D-RGB controllers as you would like. However they do not connect to each other. Each controller will work, and need to be controlled, individually.
Press and hold the ‘Mode’ for 2 seconds until the LED’s turn off. When using software control please consult with the motherboard manufacturer.
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Evolv Series
With new hardware releases demanding more cooling capacity and internal space, the XT-series are designed to deliver just that. And it delivers with extremely good value. The length and width of the chassis easily fit even the largest graphics cards with space to spare for cable management.
