Phanteks NV7 User manual

VERSION 1.0
USER MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
3. SUPPORT
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCING THE PHANTEKS NV7
The Phanteks NV7 is a showcase full-tower chassis with a clean look from every side. It is the rst
installment of the new NV series, which is focused on showcasing your hardware in a premium
build-quality chassis. Performance is uncompromised with Ultra-Fine Mesh panels while providing
a clean and stylish look with the nearly seamless tempered glass front and left side panels.
THE PHANTEKS TEAM
Introduction 5
D-RGB Lighting Effects 6
Exploded View 7
Accessories 8
Specications 9
2. BUILD YOUR SETUP
Remove External Panels 10
Remove Covers 12
Motherboard Installation 13
Power Supply Installation 14
Fan & Radiator Positions 15
Fan & Radiator Installation 16
Airow Congurations 20
Power Button & LED 21
Front I/O 22
Move Front I/O To Secondary Position 23
D-RGB Cables 24
Installing Storage 25
Internal Cable Management 27
Installing LED Covers 28
Installing GPU Support Bracket 30
External Cable Management 31
Contact Us 32
Warranty 33

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LIGHTING EFFECTS
The Digital-RGB lighting can be easily
controlled with the 4 buttons on top of
the chassis:
EXPLODED VIEW
PARTS
1Chassis
2Front glass panel
3Right side mesh panel
4Left glass panel
5Top panel
6Bottom fan bracket
7Side fan bracket
8Rear door
9Bottom dust lter
10 Front I/O
11 GPU Support Bracket
12 Motherboard Cover
13 D-RGB Cover
14 Top I/O
15 Rear Mesh Cover
16 Airow Cover
15
04
01
16
13
12
11
08
10
09
06
05
03
07
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MODES
Solid
Rainbow
Breathing
Pixelate
Wave
Two-Tone
Fade
BLUEYELLOW TEALORANGEMAGENTA LIGHT
BLUE
GOLDPINK GREENREDWHITE
Press and hold the MODE button for two seconds to turn off LEDs,
press again to turn it ON
TURN OFF LEDs
SPEED
COLOR
MODE
CHANNEL SWITCH A/B
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ACCESSORIES
GPU SUPPORT BRACKET
Included in accessory box
SCREWS OTHER ACCESSORIES
1x D-RGB Motherboard adapter cable
1x Microber Cloth
6x Zipties
1x Manual
AIRFLOW COVER
2x Included in accessory box
SPECIFICATIONS
CASE SPECIFICATIONS
Dimension (DxWxH) 532 x 253 x 586 mm / 20.9 x 10.0 x 23.1 in
Form Factor Full Tower
Materials Steel, Tempered Glass front and side panels
Motherboard Support ATX, micro-ATX, mini-ITX, E-ATX (up to 277 mm
wide), SSI-CEB (up to 290 mm w/o cover )
Front I/O
Power switch, 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.0,
D-RGB Mode, D-RGB Color, D-RGB Speed, D-RGB
Channel, Microphone/Headphone
PCI SLOTS & DRIVE BAYS
PCI Slots 8x
Internal 2.5” 6x
Internal 3.5” 2x
FAN 120mm 140mm
Side 4x -
Top 3x -
Bottom 3x 3x
Rear 2x -
RADIATOR 120mm 140mm
Side up to 360 -
Top up to 360 -
Bottom up to 360 up to 280
Rear up to 240 -
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
GPU Support Bracket 1x
Airow Cover 2x
Toolbox 1x
CLEARANCE
GPU Length 450 mm / 17.7 in
CPU Cooler Height 185 mm / 7.3 in
PSU Length 255 mm / 10.0 in
Side 360 Radiator Maximum size: 132 x 440 mm
Side 360 Radiator Thickness 65 mm (to GPU)
Top 360 Radiator Maximum size: 132 x 440 mm
Rear 240 Radiator Maximum size: 132 x 320 mm
SSD + MOTHERBOARD
SCREW
34X
ANTI-SAG BRACKET
THUMB SCREW
4X
EXTRA RIGHT SIDE
PANEL SCREW
1X
STAND-OFF REMOVAL
TOOL
1X
MOTHERBOARD
STAND-OFF
1X
PSU SCREW
34X
HDD LOCKING SCREW
9X

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REMOVE EXTERNAL PANELS
Open the rear door by pulling it from the
bottom right corner.
Loosen the 2 thumb screws in the rear,
slide the glass side panel to the rear and
tilt it sideways to remove it.
Unscrew the 2 screws from the left side
and slide the panel to the left to remove
it. Optionally, this panel can be left on
during installation.
OPEN REAR PANEL REMOVE GLASS SIDE PANEL REMOVE GLASS FRONT PANEL
01 02 03
REMOVE EXTERNAL PANELS
Loosen the 2 thumb screws of the top
panel in the rear. Slide the top panel to
the rear to remove it.
Remove the screw on the top and slide
the right panel upwards to remove it.
Optionally, remove the back door by
sliding it upwards when it is in open
position.
REMOVE TOP PANEL REMOVE RIGHT SIDE PANEL REMOVE REAR DOOR
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1.
2.
1.
1.
1.
2.
1. 1.
2.
1.
2.
1.
2.
THUMB SCREW 2x
LOOSEN
THUMB SCREW 2x
LOOSEN
SCREW 1x
REMOVE
SCREW 2x
REMOVE
3. 2.

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REMOVE COVERS
Slide the D-RGB cover to the front of the chassis to remove it. Remove the screw located on the right side of the chassis. Push
the motherboard cover down to remove it.
REMOVE D-RGB COVER
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MOTHERBOARD INSTALLATION
Align the motherboard with the
screwholes on the chassis’ motherboard
tray.
Secure the motherboard with 9x
motherboard screws.
REMOVE MOTHERBOARD COVER ALIGN MOTHERBOARD
SECURE MOTHERBOARD
01
02
For Micro-ATX and SSI-CEB check
the motherboard instructions for
stand-off locations.
ATTENTION
1. unscrew
1.
2.
3.
MB SCREWS 9x
INSTALL
Use the included stand-off tool to
easily remove and re-install the
motherboard stand-offs for other
motherboard form-factors
PRO TIP
SCREW 1x
REMOVE

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POWER SUPPLY INSTALLATION
01 INSERT PSU
Insert the PSU from the right side of the chassis.
02 SECURE PSU
Secure the PSU from the rear with 4x PSU
screws.
Attach all PSU cables rst before
installing the PSU into the chassis.
PRO TIP PSU SCREW 4x
INSTALL
RADIATOR & FAN POSITIONS
RADIATOR POSITIONS FAN POSITIONS
up to 360
up to 360
up to 280
up to 240
up to 360
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
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Side: up to 360 Top: up to 360
Bottom: up to 360/280 Rear: up to 240
Side: 4x 120 mm Top: 3x 120 mm
Bottom: 3x 120/140 mm Rear: 2x 120 mm

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FAN & RADIATOR INSTALLATION
Remove the bracket by pulling the
handle at the top of the bracket and take
it out.
Remove the screw located on the top.
Install up to 4x 120 fans/360 radiator on
the bracket.
Re-install the bracket and secure it with
the screw located on the top.
Use the 3 cut-outs to route all fan cables.
SIDE FAN/RADIATOR BRACKET
02 PULL & TAKE OUT BRACKET
01 REMOVE SCREW
03 INSTALL FANS/RADIATOR
04 INSTALL SIDE BRACKET
A.
B.
routing cut-outs
C.
2.
Use the provided airow cover for
optimal airow. When used, the
airow will be closed off.
PRO TIP
1.
3.
THUMB SCREW 1x
REMOVE
1 2
3
RECOMMENDED AIRFLOW CONFIGURATIONS
AIR-COOLED CONFIGURATION WATER COOLED CONFIGURATION
Side: Intake Top: Exhaust
Bottom: Intake Rear: Exhaust
Side: Exhaust Top: Exhaust
Bottom: Intake Rear: Exhaust
up to 360

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FAN & RADIATOR INSTALLATION
If no radiator is installed, re-install the
rear mesh panel.
Fan cables can be routed through the
cut-outs on the rear.
Install up to 2x 120 fans on the inside
of the rear chassis. A 240 radiator can
be installed on the outside of the rear
chassis.
Remove the screw on the rear and
remove the mesh panel.
The rear has space for up to 240 radiator
and 2x 120 fans. The fans can be installed
in front of the rear panel while the
radiator can be installed behind the rear
panel.
REAR FAN/RADIATOR POSITION
03 RE-INSTALL REAR MESH PANEL
02
01
INSTALL FANS/RADIATOR
REMOVE REAR MESH PANEL
1.
fans
2.
2.radiator
SCREW 1x
REMOVE
routing cut-out
FAN & RADIATOR INSTALLATION
Install up to 3x 120mm / 3x 140 mm
fans and/or 280/360 radiator on to the
bracket.
Release the bracket by removing the
rear thumb screw. Slide the bracket to
the front to remove it.
Re-install the bracket by sliding it
towards the rear and secure it with the
thumb screw.
It is possible to install the bracket the
other way around for angled fans.
Fan cables can be routed through the
cut-outs on the rear and side.
Rotated bracket for angled fan positioningDefault bracket position for straight fans
BOTTOM FAN/RADIATOR BRACKET
02 INSTALL FANS/RADIATOR
01 REMOVE BOTTOM BRACKET
03 RE-INSTALL BOTTOM BRACKET
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Rotate
180 degrees
for angled fans
1.
routing cut-outs
THUMB SCREW 1x
REMOVE

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POWER BUTTON AND LED
Connect the power switch module to
the motherboard.
power switch/power LED module
motherboard header diagram
power switchpower LED
01 CONNECT POWER BUTTON
POWER_SW
FAN & RADIATOR INSTALLATION
Up to 3x 120 fans/360 radiator can be
directly installed into the top of the
chassis.
Fan cables can be routed through the
cut-outs on the top.
TOP FAN/RADIATOR POSITION
01 INSTALL FANS/RADIATOR
routing cut-out

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The secondary Front IO location in
the rear is great for a clean look.
PRO TIP
02 REMOVE SCREWS
01 REMOVE BOTTOM FAN BRACKET
03 SLIDE I/O UNIT OUT
04 PUSH OUT COVER
05 SLIDE I/O UNIT IN
06 SECURE I/O UNIT
STEPS TO MOVE I/O TO THE REAR
Unscrew 2x screws located inside the
chassis.
Remove the bottom fan bracket.
Slide the I/O unit forward and remove it.
Push the cover ,located on the rear
bottom, up to remove it.
Pull the cables through the cutout and
slide the I/O unit into the rear position.
Secure the I/O unit in its new position
with 2x screws.
FRONT I/O MOVE FRONT I/O TO SECONDARY LOCATION
CONNECT I/O CABLES TO
MOTHERBOARD
02 CONNECT USB 3.0 TYPE-A
USB 3.0
01 CONNECT USB 3.1 GEN 2 TYPE-C
03 CONNECT HD AUDIO
HD AUDIO
I/O INTERFACE
• USB 3.1 GEN 2 TYPE-C (1x)
• USB 3.0 TYPE-A (2x)
• Headphone/microphone (1x)
HD AUDIO
HD AUDIO
USB 3.0 TYPE-A USB 3.0 TYPE-A
USB 3.1 GEN 2 TYPE-C
USB 3.1
GEN 2 TYPE-C
4.
2.
3. 5.
SCREW 2x
REMOVE
SCREW 2x
INSTALL

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D-RGB CABLES
D-RGB CONTROLLER
The built-in D-RGB controller has 2 channels (A & B). Both
channels, each with 2 available D-RGB ports, can be controlled
seperately with the control buttons on the front I/O.
max 7A per channel, max 4A per port
LIGHTING EFFECTS & CONTROLS
D-RGB Lighting effects and control instructions are described
on page 6.
INSTALLING STORAGE
Loosen the thumb screw to open the top door.
Install up to 2x 2.5’’ drives with
2x SSD screws per SSD.
TOP DOOR STORAGE
Connect the 2x SATA cables to the power supply.
The D-RGB to motherboard cable is included in the accessory
box.
sync lighting to
the motherboard
To Phanteks Digital-RGB products (JST connector)
02 EXPAND WITH OTHER D-RGB PRODUCTS
01 CONNECT THE SATA CABLES
01 OPEN TOP DOOR
02 INSTALL 2.5’’ DRIVES
03 SYNC LIGHTING TO MOTHERBOARD (OPTIONAL)
CHANNEL A PORTS
TO SATA PSU
TO TOP IO PANEL
CHANNEL B PORTS
SYNC TO MOTHERBOARD
2.5’’ DRIVE
2.5’’ DRIVE
THUMB SCREW 1x
LOOSEN
SSD SCREW 4x
INSTALL
channel A
SATA
channel B
SATA
cable routing

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INTERNAL CABLE MANAGEMENTINSTALLING STORAGE
01. Remove the 2.5’’ drive bracket completely.
02. Install 2x 3.5’’ drives with cables routed to
the top
01. Reposition the 2.5’’ drive bracket to the rear
of the motherboard.
02. Install 2x 2.5’’ drives on the door and 2x 2.5’’
drives on the bracket
BOTTOM DOOR STORAGE
The bottom door can be used for
one of the following storage options:
1x 3.5’’ + 4x 2.5’’ | 4x 2.5’’ | 2x 3.5’’
Loosen the thumb screw to open the door.
01 OPEN BOTTOM DOOR
02 INSTALL DRIVES
OPTION A- 1X 3.5’’ + 4X 2.5’’
OPTION C - 2X 3.5’’OPTION B - 4X 2.5’’
PSU CABLE MANAGEMENT
MB
GPU
CPU
The PSU cables can be routed like the image
below for clean cable management. Open the
top cover door to loop the CPU & MB cables to
get rid of excessive cable length.
Loop excessive cable length on the inside of the
top cover door.
to MB
to MB
to MBto PSU to PSU

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INSTALLING LED COVERS INSTALLING LED COVERS
Option 1: Default
The rst option covers a bit more of the cables attached to
the motherboard, and is a great t for standard sized ATX
motherboards.
The motherboard cover can be installed in two ways:
01 INSTALL MOTHERBOARD COVER
Option 2: Reversed
For the second option, the cover is installed in reversed position.
This covers less of the motherboard and allows more clearance
for E-ATX motherboards (up to 277 mm).
Option 3: Remove Cover
For even larger motherboards and maximum clearance, it is recommended to remove this cover completely.
Slide the D-RGB cover to the rear of the chassis to install it.
INSTALL D-RGB COVER
02
1.
After choosing the preferred position, align the motherboard
cover (1) and slide upwards (2). Secure it with the thumb screw
through the right side of the chassis (3).
3. secure with
thumbscrew
E-ATX (up to 277 mm)
ATX
2.
1.

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EXTERNAL CABLE MANAGEMENTINSTALLING GPU SUPPORT BRACKET (OPTIONAL)
External cables can be managed with the
cable lanes behind the rear door. The left lane
is larger and can be used for thick cables. The
other three lanes are smaller and made for thin
cables.
Use the velcro tie on the bottom to tie all
cables down to the chassis.
There are two options for the cables to leave
the case:
Option 1: Rear comb
The rear comb can be used to seperate each
cable to leave the case neatly.
Option 2: Bottom grommet
Alternatively, the grommet on the bottom of
the chassis can be used to lead the cables out.
Install the GPU support bracket on the
motherboard cover with 1x thumb screw.
Adjust the depth of the bracket to hold
the GPU tightly and lock with 1x thumb
screw underneath the bracket.
Adjust to the correct height for your GPU
and use the thumb screw to secure it.
INSTALL BRACKET ADJUST HEIGHT
01 02 ADJUST DEPTH 03
adjust height and
lock with this thumb
screw
adjust depth and lock
with this thumb screw
Large lane for PSU power cable
Small lanes for thin cables
velcro tie
CABLE LANES VELCRO TIE COMB OR GROMMET
Use the tie point on the bracket
to tie down GPU cable for a clean
routing
PRO TIP
THUMB SCREW 2x
INSTALL

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CUSTOMER SERVICE
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every day to make sure we deliver the superior experience you deserve. We are here for you. If you have a question or a concern
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WARRANTY
Phanteks warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period; when given
normal, proper and intended usage. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period,
Phanteks will, at its sole option, repair or replace the product with same product or similar product. The replacement product
assumes the remaining warranty of the original product or 30 days, whichever provides longer coverage for the customer.
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WARRANTY
1. I/O Ports 2. LED Lighting 3. Buttons
2 Years 2 Years 2 Years
4. Chassis 5. External Panels
5 Years 5 Years
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