EX5
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.
Configurations
Specifications
General
Model No.
PH-EX526_DBK01
UPC Code
886523304722
Case Dimensions
449 x 234 x 474 mm | 17.67 x 9.21 x 18.66 in
From Factor
Mid-Tower
Mainboard Support
ATX | Micro-ATX | Mini-ITX
Materials
Steel panels | Tempered glass window | ABS plastic
Color
Black
Expansion Slots
4
Starting from first slot position
Vertical GPU Support
No
Internal 2.5″ Positions
1
+ 1x 3.5″ HDD
Internal 3.5″ Positions
1
+ 1x 2.5″ SSD
Front I/O
2x USB 3.0
1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2x2
1x Microphone | Headphone combo
Power button
Reset button
Fans 120 | 140
Total Fans
4 | –
Top
– | –
Front
– | –
Side
3+1 | –
Rear
– | –
Bottom
– | –
Radiator 120 | 140
Top
– | –
Front
– | –
Side
Max. 360 | –
Rear
– | –
Bottom
– | –
Clearance
CPU Cooler
Height
72 mm | 2.83 in
GPU
Length
358 mm | 14.09 in
GPU
Width
175 mm | 6.88 in
Power Supply
Length
210 mm | 8.26 in
GPU PCI-slot 1
Thickness
4.6 Slots
93 mm | 3.66 in
GPU PCI-slot 2
Thickness
3.6 Slots
73 mm | 2.87 in
GPU PCI-slot 3
Thickness
2.6 Slots
53 mm | 2.08 in
Side 360 Radiator
Length x Width x Height
413 x 134 x 60 mm | 16.25 x 5.27 x 2.36 in
Extra
Scope of Delivery
1x EX5 chassis
1x HDD bracket Pre-installed
1x SSD bracket Pre-installed
Accessory Box
6x Zip ties
1x Stand-off removal tool
1x ARGB mainboard adapter 80 mm
Screws
14x Mainboard | SSD screws
4x Power supply | GPU bracket screws
8x HDD screws
1x Mainboard stand-off
1x GPU bracket 241-308 mm
1x GPU bracket 275-358 mm
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.
You don’t need the Nexlinq app directly for housing your PC in the Matrix-supported cases. However, the Nexlinq app is required to set up and customize the Matrix display (system stats, animations, lighting, and custom visuals). Without the app, the Matrix screen cannot be configured and will show the text ‘Matrix 600’ or ‘Matrix 900’ depending on the Matrix display size.
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.
