The newest addition to the Phantom Series is a mid-tower with updated looks and quite the number of features from its bigger brethren. Available in red, black, or white, we wonder how much better the new model will be when compared to the likes of the Phantom 410, which costs just as much.

KitGuru says: We loved working with the NZXT Phantom 530, although the rate at which it gathers dust may be a problem for some. Overall, this is a well built chassis that will handle just about any specification you choose to integrate inside, with room to spare.

Great build quality; Great cooling performance; Great acoustics performance

Quickly attracts dust and fingerprints

With the Phantom 820, Phantom 630 and Phantom 410 (as well as the recently announced Phantom 240, for which the company is running a design your own competition), it's safe to say that NZXT is keen to have the iconic Phantom series of cases available in as many ATX form factors and at as many price...

In the past when we've looked at NZXT products, they've had a distinctly... budget feel. They've always been nearly perfectly adequate, but simply unable to compete with the monsters of case design such as Corsair and Silverstone.

The NZXT Phantom 530 Case is a full tower so it has lots of space, looks great, plenty of drive bays, cable management, fits long video cards/PSUs, 30W fan controller, I/O LEDs, USB3 and more. They've done a fantastic job of improving on the original Phantom Case.

When we reviewed the NZXT Phantom 630 in September, we praised the chassis for excellent design, thoughtful extras, and a very reasonable price point for the luxury case market. The NZXT Phantom 530 is the next step down from the NZXT 630, with a slightly cheaper price tag and a few feature changes.

Offers almost all the features its more expensive brethren, for about $30 less; Excellent cooling performance; Supports both internal and external water cooling

Ships with just two fans; Lacks the integrated card reader of the higher-end model

This is the most bada** looking case I've ever seen. No official pics, on any site, have fully illustrated how good this looks so see mine. This thing is heavy and for good reason: NZXT built this in a real solid manner.

Today I will be taking a look at a great Phantom case by NZXT. These guys have been in the game for a while, and their name is associated with many high quality products. Not only do they build great cases, but they offer a wide range of products including cooling components, fans and controllers,...

Plenty of room; Easy routing and cable management; Rear Mounted SSD tray; Integrated fan controller; Modular design; Many tool-less connections; Bold look

Absence of an ATX 8-Pin extension cable; Would like to see additional fans included

The Phantom 530 is a new case from NZXT with a very aggressive look, excellent and flexible ventilation options, and a top-notch overall quality. Let's take a look at it.

Eight expansion slots with vented covers; LEDs to illuminate the rear panel; Top-notch construction quality; Excellent price for its features and construction quality; Air filter for the power supply and bottom fans; removed from the front and rear panels; Supports six 3.5" and seven 2.5" devices,...

Could have USB 2.0 ports on the front or top panel; in addition to the USB 3.0 ones

The push into retro styling has been a real case of hit or miss. We have seen it mainly in automobiles, and the results have been widely varied. Dodge/Chrysler can be credited for starting the movement and they have also been the most successful.

Evolution of Phantom Styling With Smoother Lines; Flawless Auto Quality Finish; Excellent Flexible Component Configurations; Excellent Natural Airflow; Optional Mounting Locations for and Abundance of Fans and Radiators; Thick 360mm Radiator Capable on Top; Top Radiator/Fan Mount Allows for Fans To...

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