Cleaning My DIRTIEST PC! Phanteks P600S 4 Months Later

CORRECTION* : the P600s does indeed support E-ATX motherboards (up to 280mm width) and so my Zenith Extreme Alpha (277mm) should fit no problem :) yay ... sorry about such a noob mistake. Apparently i can't read spec sheets.
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Even the dust looks so clean and organized.

my PC is completely clean... except my browser history.

love your video editing style..clean and elegant aesthetics ..apart from content this what really sets you apart from most tech-tubers...awesome job..!!!

My apartment is pretty tidy but when I clean my PC (4 times a year) I find huge quantities of dust in the filters and a layer of finer particles on the components inside. There's no such thing as a perfect dust-proof PC case.

Always appreciate these real world dust updates on your builds. The Meshify C vid was also an eye opener.

@HardwareCanucks : Started watching your videos just recently. I am in love with your video quality and the narration. Loved it !!!

I've been using this case since December 2019 and I can attest to it's ability to efficiently collect and hold the dust. I 'almost' switched to the NV7 recently but this case is still unbeaten for me. Currently in the middle of a deep clean before installing my latest build and it really does wash up as good as new, the nylon mesh has held firm after years and the only thing that broke was a tiny bit of glue from the corner of the front dust filter, and that was only due to me being too heavy handed one day. A spot of hot glue sorted it no problem.
Your footage shows perfectly how easy it is to access the top radiator with the bracket. Maintenance is so easy with this case. I live in a dusty environment so It's high on my priority list to be able to clean the thing regularly. It easily houses a 4090 with a 360 AIO in the top. This case may be a few years old now but it STILL ticks all of my boxes.
I really like this case, as if you couldn't already guess!👍

Thanks for this. I have been eyeing this case for some time so it is good know what it is like after a few months.

**runs negative pressure fan setup**
"WOW IT'S SO DIRTY"

Have it about the same time as you and yeah, the dust behind the front mesh was rather significant. Nothing a short clean up won´t fix and here we go again. Love this case anyway.

I try to clean mine out every couple of weeks or so, but I've found that with the custom loop in place, I don't have to run the fans as high and this has meant far less dust than when I was using an AIO to cool my CPU. It just doesn't build up as much as it used to, even with animal fur flying around this room frequently. Nice video as always.

The Enthoo Luxe 2 would be a great choice for the Threadripper build. Any idea when you might be getting a sample of that case for review? Looking forward to it.

I'm doing a p600s build next week, what Noctua fans did you go with? Barely fitting in a heavy MSI x570 Creation board too so it'll be an interesting E ATX build.

Wow, finally, Where have you been guys? I really missed the fantastic B-rolls. Music is over the top too.

This is quite satisfying!

Lot of people are saying Meshify S2 but I'll say the regular S2. It's got that sleek looking front which would fit your overall minimalistic space. Dust filtration on my S2 is great, and so is the noise profile. I run with left and right side TG panels and still can keep my overclocked 8700k and 1080ti near silent at full load.

I suffer from a dry skin condition but noticed my P600S is hardly effected (at least over the couple of months I have had it). I have used a dust buster electric blower inside just once and I suggest others get one and give it a quick blow inside every few weeks. It saves tons of hassle.

Wow. That 10 degree drop is quite significant. That's a good find

Fractal design Meshify C, Lian li O11 dynamic, Be quiet! Dark base pro rev2 all have really good airflow and mesh systems. Any one of those would be worth a shot. Stay away from the ovens otherwise known as cooler master cases (some of the recent versions at least).
Maybe also try and mess around with your push/pull config. Some cases are a bit cooler with rad as an intake. Worth a shot

suggestion: after seeing another youtubers session on air balancing it would be interesting to see how your air balancing is doing. It should be a positive airflow with high airflow in and slower air flow out.

Hey man, thanks for doing a review on this case. I recently purchased one myself and need a drawer stand to put it on. Would you be able to tell me where you bought your drawer stand from? Is it solid wood?

We're still in love with our Phanteks cases. So let's go with the new Enthoo Lux 2 ..Yes??

I have a Corsair Air540.. and its nowhere near as sealed as that case.. but I see the same amount of dust. I've really gotta keep onto of my front filter. Plus I live near a SteelWorks in and older house (windows open in summer no ac, all the doors/windows.. floor boards even, let in air and prob dust too)
Originally I used to run 2x140 intake, and 1x140 exhaust, plus 2x120 on the rad/top exhaust, and it was super dusty inside the case.. it was obviously drawing in air (and dust) from everywhere it could, the pcie/rear grills where the big culprits.
I noticed a significant difference once I swapped to 3x120 intake, 1x120 exhaust, plus the 2x120 rad/top exhaust.
AND I'll say, changing the rad to a pull config, much better... the dust is spread evenly and less caked up. Plus the fans don't get as caked either. Making the cleaning process MUCH easier.

Hey HardwareCanucks ! You do a great job, i love you're test and sorry for my english :)
I hesitate for the case for my next pc. I know you have for a long time Evolv X and now you take P600s, what the best you thinks ? With p600s, evolv x and lian li pc-o11 dynamic ? I don't like aio and watercooling.

cleaned my system a week or 2 ago and it wasn't super dusty as one might think but was dusty. It's an air540 with phanteks ph-tc14pe and 3 fans front with gu cooled with g12 and mand just cleaning it was a huge difference. I used a prtable vaccum cleaner that can also blow out air and is super effective and it worked. Temps on cpu droped about 5-10C. Oh i haven't cleaned the gfans like you did so will still have to do that.

I’m an avid fan of water-cooling. I have a lian li O11 dynamic with top and bottom 360 rads, and 3 side intake fans. This setup is nice as it allows me to keep the 9 EK Vardar fans at a low 600rpm with the system in idle. Not only does this reduce the amount of dust collection but the system runs nearly silent.

You've managed to make even disgusting dust and debris look appealing. Great work as usual, D.

I'm glad i saw this video. I was just adding this case to basket in online store.... I knew this fabric mesh will not be perfect but this.... I tripled the layer of dust filters (with mosquito net) in my MasterCase 5 and i got almost no dust inside while keeping great temperatures inside.

I live next to the main train station of my city and my case is always dirty. Planning on redoing my waterloop and add some QDCs to make cleaning easier, but dust really sucks.

I have the same case :D bought it because of your review :)

Any recomended pc cleaning stuff? Im about to clean my pc for the first time...

great case. Just bought it too! Maybe the dust is falling through the open top ?

I have the same case. I put aluminum HVAC tape on the holes at the rear of the case so no unfiltered air gets inside the case from behind.

Phanteks Lux 2. That's where my Threadripper system is going.

If you use the der8auer pro dishwasher method, don't forget to add fabric softener.

Good video dude, my Evolv x is pretty darn good with dust prevention and trapping

Nice sort video very enjoyable. More bit sized videos plz

Great video!

I would love to see your threadripper build in the cerberus-x.

Great video sir

I'm using a carbide 300r for my EATX TR4 build. The filters get dirty, but surprisingly little dust gets inside. My biggest build up is on my GPU radiator and for some reason the backside of the CPU tower.

The P600S supports E-ATX up to 280mm wide. I have an X399 AORUS XTREME in mine.

this was a very satisfying video

I mean it kind of has to be dirty because it has insane airflow

Why not the new Lian Li PC011 Dynamic XL?

I’m kind of curious on enermax reverse spinning fans that blow backwards after shut off to remove dust buildup. Does it work? Hmm

I’m looking for a not to big good vacuum, which one are you using?
I usually clean my PC about every 6 months and it’s very clean as if new, because I keep my case covered all the time when not in use, dust always in the air settling down on everything.

@HardwareCanucks Strange question but I am considering getting the P600S for my new system but was wondering what the measurement is from the outer edge of the front left to the front right case feet are? This is because I will be making a caddy for it to sit on for easier maintenance.

I have this P600s case too ,but only since 2month . I was worried about the mesh fabric , but its completely clean . Inside only a little dust ,but i have 3x140 intake and only 2x140 lower rpm exhaust , so positie pressure , while you have 2x12 in 3x12 out.

That's why you need ultrafine filters, like Demciflex. The only thing that get through those are superfine particles that don't really stick to much and are very easy to blow off with a CompuCleaner.

my god your channel is awesome

New subscriber here. What desk are you sitting behind? I recognize the storage on the left as an IKEA system.

I'd recommend waiting for the Phanteks LUXE 2 for the EATX system.

What's the difference between having Noctua NF-A12x25 or Noctua NF-A14 PWM in the front/back if you want to replace the stock fans? I'm hearing there wouldnt be a difference.

When are HEPA filters coming?

What is the rgb fan at 0:20. It looks dope.

Your case and radiator are so dirty, because you have negative pressure. You need a third intake fan or the dust will get sucked in through all the little gaps and crevices.

Use the O11 dynamic (black) for threadripper system

What about the PSU filter? How's that looking?

With that amount of dust in your radiator does that mean that you are running negative airflow? That is, 2 intakes and 3 exhausts resulting in your case sucking in additional air through openings that aren't filtered and pushing it through the exhaust fan and radiator fans. I run an air cooler with two intakes and 1 exhaust (positive airflow) and CPU cooler stays very clean (which was my goal since I don't like cleaning the fins on that thing)

Would like to the upcoming case in NZXT H510 Elite

Great video Starlord

Dimitri : This is my dirtiest PC
Snowes from Boot Sequence channel (hope i got his name right) : Hold my dust particles

What is wrong with the current ASUS case that the Threadripper is inhabiting?

What RGB fan are u using on the back of this case? thanks in advance

Do a review on the new Cooler Master CM 694 .

I think that a threadripper system would fit perfectly in the ‘lux 2’ from phanteks

I'd pick the Enthoo luxe 2 as your next case for the beast as I want to know if E-ATX Mboards fit in nicely.

I thought the p600s supported eATX, in fact Phanteks website states it does (up to 280mm wide). I have a white P600S and I have so much room for activities in front of my ATX motherboard. Hoping now I can fit an Aorus x570 extreme in there since you can’t fit you eATX in yours

I do use define R6 for my threadripper system and it support eATX motherboards :)

what about the New NZXT 510 elite can it handle an E ATX motherboard.

How about a NZXT H710 once that is out in July?

Doesn't vacuuming create static electricity which could damage the components?

Do a custom hardline loop for the ryzen build

Yeah... I'm pretty sure I would go for the Fractal Design Meshify S2.

Do a comparison of dust blowers. There are these really cool blowers for airbrush systems that do wonders for PC dust . And theres some marketed canless air systems. And then theres also regular canned air.

Phateks is the case I have and I love it 🥰

No dust filter on the PSU?

WHat did you use to mount the GPU vertically like that?

I have the same problem except i smoke pot in the same room as the pc so its super stuck to the dust filters and hard to clean lol

Well phanteks showed this case at computex called "Lux EX". Looked really cool.
Use that or use phanteks enthoo elite.

Is it possible to throw a link for that manual air blower?

I think you should get the Lian Li dynamic O11. I know pretty much everyone uses one, but it's because it's awesome.

Как же мне нравятся твои обзоры, давно тебя смотрю :)))

fractal s2 meshify? see how that performs and it should have plenty of room.

i wonder if it will be not has dusty when using the coolermaster 212 black i will have 2 140 mm fans in the front draging air in then pusing it out the back and top

How about the lian li lancool 2 that was announced in computex

how is the container called right of your table? where the case stands on. what is the exact name of?

I always bring filtered, cooler room air in the top, cooler filtered room air in the front, 1 rear fan exhausting air. Positive pressure, more in than out. Lets less dust thru open spaces, less radiator clog. Yes, hot air rises, but much is expelled before it reaches the top. And the rad always is cooled by cooler room air vs the hot air in the case.

from my experience having a pull config on the rad instead of push, it's easier to clean and have less amount of dust

Watercooled system in something like the Cerberus or Cerberus x or a mini its watercooled PC for the ryzen 3950x

Yo dimitri, how about you put the system inside the new Lian Li o-11 Dynamic XL

Inwin 925 for the ThreadRipper system when it releases

the lian li pc 0-11 DXL. the xtra large version. thats what you should put the threadripper system in. i feel like the clean glass aesthetic would fit your space nicely as well. just get a white one

My shift evolve X does need the filters cleaned monthly as the filters are soo small

My vote is for the Fractal Design Meshify S2. I love Fractals clean minimalistic appearance.

I saw some Fostex Purple hearts in the background!

The Fractal Design R6 should be your next case

5 months with the P600s, and nowhere near that much dust on the filters and almost none inside. Looks like you need a HEPA filter equipped air purifier in your home!