Phanteks EVOLV SHIFT 2 User manual

USER MANUAL V1.0
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Specications
Exploded View
Accessories
Getting started
Installing the bottom fan
Installing the Power Supply
Installing cooling
Installing the Motherboard
Installing the GPU
Installing drives
Connecting Front I/O
Cable Management (internal ext)
Lighting Control
Dust Filters
Optional Upgrades
Contact us
Warranty
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1. WHAT’S INSIDE?
2. CHOOSE YOUR SETUP
3. SUPPORT
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Phanteks!
The Evolv Shift 2 (air) builds on the unique form factor of the original Evolv Shift and brings a compact chassis
that packs plenty of power and is extremely space ecient with its small footprint. The Evolv Shift 2 (air) will
look impressive anywhere with the tempered glass or mesh fabric panels on both sides.
Phanteks believes that meaningful designs are created through
the fusion of form and function.
The Phanteks team
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SPECIFICATIONS
*Depends on model.
PCI SLOTS & DRIVE BAYS
PCI slots 2x (2.9 slot)
Internal 3.5” 1x
Internal 2.5” 4x (2 included)
FAN 120 MM 140MM
Rear 2x 2x (1x included)
Bottom 1x 1x
RADIATOR 120 MM
Rear 1x
CASE SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions
Shift 2 170x490x274mm (6.7x19.3x10.8 in)
Shift 2 air 186x490x274mm (7.3x19.3x10.8 in)
Form Factor Vertical SFF
Materials
Steel chassis, Aluminium panels,
Tempered glass window*, Fabric Side
panels*
MB Support Mini-ITX
Front I/O Power button, 2x USB 3.0, D-RGB Mode,
D-RGB Color
Connectors Power switch, USB 3.0, SATA, D-RGB
expansion, D-RGB third-party, D-RGB MB
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
140 mm SK D-RGB PWM Fan 1x
GPU bracket 1x
Riser Cable PCI-e 3.0 x 16 1x
Dual SSD bracket 1x
Toolbox 1x
Accessory Bag 1x
CLEARANCE
CPU cooler height 85 mm (3.3 in)
GPU length 335 mm (13.2 in)
GPU cooler thickness Up to 2.9 slots, 59mm
GPU width Up to 150mm (5.9 in)
Rear 120mm radiator Max 157x148mm
45mm thickness with SFX
30mm thickness with SFX-L
SUPPORT
Contact (International) [email protected]
Contact (America) suppor[email protected]
Warranty 5 Years, see page 27

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1. Chassis
2. Front Panel
3. Rear Panel
4. Left Side Panel
5. Right Side Panel
6. Top Grill
7. Bottom Grill
8. GPU Bracket
9. Dual SSD Bracket
10. Bottom Dust Filter
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ACCESSORY BAG AND TOOLBOX
ACCESSORIES
SK (D-RGB*) PWM FAN 140 MM
- Pre-installed
- Hight static pressure
- Silent operation
* Shift 2 Air comes with non D-RGB version
D-RGB version
non D-RGB
version
6x Zip Tie 150mm
Phanteks Logo Badge
Accessory bag Toolbox
PSU screw
Fan screw M3x5 mm
Motherboard /
SSD screw
Silver Thumb
Screw
8x
8x 20x 1x
DUAL 2.5” SSD BRACKET
- Pre-installed
- For 2x 2.5” SSD drives
GPU BRACKET WITH RISER CABLE
- Pre-installed
- PCI-e 3.0 x16 riser cable
- Reversable mounting options

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GETTING STARTED
PREPARATIONS
• The Evolv Shift 2 case is designed to support installation in a standing position.
• Don’t turn on the power to your system until installation is complete.
• Discharge your body’s static electric charge by touching a grounded surface before performing any hardware procedure.
• Make sure to consult the manuals of your hardware before installation.
RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION PROCESS
A unique chassis design like the Shift 2 (air) comes with a dierent approach to the installation process.
That is why we recommend to follow these installation tips:
- Follow the component installation order as shown in this manual.
- Pre-route the cables for each installed component as shown at each step.
- Wait with connecting cables until the end of the installation process.
Depending on hardware components such as power cable length the cable routing can be dierent.
1. INSTALL COMPONENT 2. PRE-ROUTE CABLES
TO THE OUTSIDE
3. CONNECT ALL CABLES AT THE END
OF THE INSTALLATION PROCESS

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GETTING STARTED
8x
LOOSEN:
PRESS THE TOP GRILL TO OPEN IT
LOOSEN ALL THUMB SCREWS
1.
2.
SLIDE THE PANELS UP
TAKE THE PANELS OUT
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To remove or mount the rear panel the top grill must
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INSTALLING THE BOTTOM FAN
LAY THE EVOLV SHIFT 2 ON ITS SIDE
1.
PULL OFF THE BOTTOM GRILL
2.
INSTALL THE FAN WITH 4X FAN SCREWS
3.
PRE-ROUTE THE FAN CABLE OUTSIDE THE CHASSIS
4.
PUT THE BOTTOM GRILL BACK ON THE CHASSIS
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If you want to install a bottom fan we recommend to do it rst before proceeding
with the installation process.
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INSTALLING POWER SUPPLY
The SFX power supply fan can be faced towards the side panel or the inside of the chassis. For the Shift 2 with
tempered glass side panels we recommend facing the inside of the chassis.
PLACE THE SFX PSU ON ITS POSITION
1.
SECURE THE SFX PSU WITH 4X PSU SCREWS
2.
CONNECT THE POWER EXTENSION CORD TO THE PSU
MAKE SURE THE PSU SWITCH IS TURNED ON
3.
PLUG-IN ALL NEEDED CABLES TO THE PSU
4.
PRE-ROUTE THE CABLES OUTSIDE THE CHASSIS
(SEE NEXT PAGE FOR MORE DETAILS)
5.
4x
REQUIRES:
Install the power supply in the correct orientation for
the best performance depending on your model
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INSTALLING POWER SUPPLY
CPU CABLE
4.1
SATA/MOLEX CABLE
4.2
GPU CABLE
4.3
24-PIN MOTHERBOARD CABLE
4.4
After plugging in all needed power cables to the PSU, the power cables can be
pre-routed to make the installation process of other components easier.
Route the CPU Cable through the grommet and the rear
cut-out, outside the chassis.
Route the SATA and MOLEX Cables through the front
cut-out, outside the chassis.
Route the GPU Cable(s) through the front cut-out,
outside the chassis.
Route the Motherboard Cable through the left or right
grommet and out the side of the chassis. This depends
on the lenght of the 24-Pin cable.
CPU
SATA/Molex
GPU
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INSTALLING COOLING
120 / 140120 / 140
120 / 140
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FAN
120
FAN
REAR, top location
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FAN
120
FAN
REAR, lower location
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FAN
120
FAN
BOTTOM
MOUNT THE FAN WITH 4 FAN SCREWS
1.
PRE-ROUTE THE FAN (AND D-RGB) CABLE
OUTSIDE THE CHASSIS
2.
4x
REQUIRES:
The arrows in the picture show our recommended
installation orientation for all fans
It is recommended to install all cooling case fans and/or AIO cooler in the chassis at this stage.

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INSTALLING COOLING
120 / 140
120 fan
120 / 140
120 radiator
120mm aio location
MOUNT THE FAN AND RADIATOR
ON THE LOWER REAR FAN
POSITION
FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE AIO
COOLER
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2.
An 120 AIO cooler can be installed in the lower rear fan position.
Positioning the radiator sideways ensures a silent and
reliable operation for the aio pump.
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Max. radiator size supported:
(LxW): 157x148mm
Thickness: 45mm with SFX power supply
30mm with SFX-L power supply

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INSTALLING THE MOTHERBOARD
Install the mini-ITX motherboard with 4x motherboard screws.
Wait until the end to connect all cables for easier
installation of all the components.
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INSTALLING THE GPU
Remove the GPU Bracket and riser cable before mounting the GPU.
UNSCREW THE SILVER THUMB SCREW
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UNSCREW THE 2X SCREWS HOLDING THE BRACKET
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INSTALLING THE GPU
Install the GPU on the GPU bracket rst before placing it in the chassis. The GPU bracket is congured to
face the GPU cooler towards the side panel out of the box. If you prefer to face the GPU cooler towards the
motherboard, please move the stand-o as shown in step 3.
PLACE THE GPU ONTO THE GPU BRACKET
1.
SECURE THE GPU WITH 2X SCREWS (PSU SCREWS)
2.
OPTIONAL: MOVE THE STAND-OFF IF YOU WANT TO FACE THE GPU
COOLER TOWARDS THE MOTHERBOARD. THE STAND-OFF CAN BE
EASILY LOOSENED AND REPOSITIONED WITH A FLAT SCREWDRIVER
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INSTALLING THE GPU
Place the GPU Bracket with GPU in the chassis.
The silver thumbscrew needs to be installed
on the other side of the chassis
Don’t fully tighten the screws yet so you can adjust the
exact GPU position.
ROUTE THE RISER CABLE TO THE MOTHERBOARD SIDE
1.
POSITION THE GPU BRACKET TO ITS POSITION
2.
MOUNT THE GPU BRACKET WITH 2X SCREWS
3.
SECURE THE GPU BRACKET WITH
THE SILVER THUMB SCREW
4.
2x
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INSTALLING DRIVES
2 More SSD drives can be installed with an optional
extra Dual SSD Bracket (PH-SDBKT_02)
Mind the orientation of the SSD drives in the bracket,
this will make connecting the Sata cables easier.
2.5” SSD INSTALLATION
Two 2.5’’ SSD drives can be installed in the Dual SSD Bracket. Orientation of the drives is important for easy
cable management, so please follow the following steps for correct installation. Optionally, a second Dual
SSD Bracket can be installed in a second location if no 3.5”HDD is installed.
SLIDE THE DUAL SSD BRACKET FROM THE CHASSIS
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INSTALL ONE OR TWO SSD DRIVES IN THE BRACKET
WITH 4X SSD SCREWS PER DRIVE
2.
PLACE THE SSD BRACKET BACK ON TO THE CHASSIS
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