Phanteks EVOLV SHIFT XT User manual

USER MANUAL V1.2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS EVOLV SHIFT XT
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Introduction
Specications
Accessories
Exploded View
D-RGB Lighting Controls
Congure Your Evolv Shift XT
Removing External Panels
Installing Motherboard
Installing Motherboard Cables
Installing Power Supply
Installing SSD Drive
Installing Graphics Card
Optional Cooling:
Installing Fans
Installing AIO water cooler
Connect D-RGB lighting
Cable Management
Re-installing external panels
Optional: Top panel dust lter
Optional Upgrades:
SFX Power Supply
Cooling Products
Lighting Products
Contact Us
Warranty
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1. WHAT’S INSIDE?
2. BUILD YOUR SETUP
3. SUPPORT

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INTRODUCTION EVOLV SHIFT XT
Introducing the Phanteks Evolv Shift XT
The Phanteks Evolv Shift XT is a truly unique small form-factor chassis that extends to unlock more cooling
capacity when needed. Being part of the Phanteks Evolv series, the Evolv Shift XT oers premium build quality
and components using 3mm thick anodized aluminum panels, PCI-e X16 Gen4 riser cable and USB-C Gen2
front IO. Performance is uncompromised with Ultra-Fine Mesh panels and vented aluminum panels while
providing a clean and stylish look with the tempered glass innity mirror.
The Phanteks team

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EVOLV SHIFT XTSPECIFICATIONS
Case Specications
Dimension (DxWxH):
S:
M:
L:
371 x 173 x 211 mm
371 x 173 x 244 mm
371 x 173 x 272 mm
Form factor: Small form factor chassis
Materials: Steel chassis, Aluminum panels, Tempered
glass innity mirror
MB support: Mini-ITX
Front I/O: Power button, 1x USB 3.0, D-RGB Mode,
D-RGB Color, USB 3.1 GEN 2 Type-C
Included accessories
2.5’’ SSD bracket 1x
Riser Cable PCI-e X16 Gen4 1x
Rear covers 2x
Accessory bag 1x
Toolbox 1x
Clearance
CPU Cooler Clearance 72 mm (2.83 in)
GPU Clearance (length) 324 mm (12.76 in)
GPU Clearance (height) 147mm (5.79 in)
GPU Clearance (thickness) 3-slot, 62mm (2.44 in)
Top fan Clearance 32 mm
Top radiator+fan Clearance 60 mm
Support
Contact (International) [email protected]
Contact (America) [email protected]
Warranty 5 Years, see page 28
PCI Slots & Drive Bays
PCI slots 3x
Internal 2.5’’ 1x
Fan 120mm 140mm
Top 2x 2x
Radiator 120mm 140mm
Top up to 240mm -

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EVOLV SHIFT XTACCESSORIES
Accessory box
2.5’’SSD bracket Riser Cable Gen4
• Pre-installed
• Single Bracket
• Pre-installed
• PCI-e X16 Gen4
Rear Cover for Fan
Top Dust Filters
Rear Cover for AIO + Fan
9x MB/SSD Screws
4x PSU Screws
2x SpareTop Panel standos
3x Rear Cover Screws
6x Zip Tie 150mm
1x Screw Driver
1x Riser Lock
1x Phanteks Logo Badge
Accessory box Dust Filter box

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EVOLV SHIFT XTEXPLODED VIEW
1. Chassis
2. Front cover
3. Right side mesh panel
4. Left side mesh panel
5. Top panel
6. Bottom panel
7. Radiator bracket
8. Rear cover for fan
9. Rear cover for fan + radiator
10. Riser cable
11. Single SSD bracket
12. Innity Mirror
13. Front I/O
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EVOLV SHIFT XT
The Digital-RGB lighting can be easily controlled with the 2 buttons in the front
of the chassis. Slide the front cover up to access them.
D-RGB LIGHTING CONTROLS
MODE
2 sec
Press & Hold MODE: Turn off all LED’s.
COLOR
D-RGB CONTROLS
DRGB MODE BUTTON
DRGB COLOR BUTTON

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EVOLV SHIFT XTCONFIGURE YOUR EVOLV SHIFT XT
The Evolv Shift XT can be extended into 3 conguration. Choose the best conguration suited to your needs:
• Compact; highly space-ecient layout with direct fresh air for the GPU and CPU coolers.
• Air Boost; boost the airow across the entire system with 2x 120mm or 140mm fans in the top.
• Liquid Cooled; install a 240 AIO liquid cooler for the best possible cooling.

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EVOLV SHIFT XTCONFIGURE YOUR EVOLV SHIFT XT
Overview of each conguration:
Compact conguration
• CPU air cooler up to 72mm tall
• Direct fresh air for GPU cooler
• Raises chassis height by 30mm
• CPU air cooler up to 72mm tall
• increased airow with 2x 120 or
140mm fans
• Raises chassis height by 60mm
• 240 AIO liquid cooler in top
• Increased airow with 2x 120
fans (on 240 radiator)
Air Boost conguration Liquid Cooled conguration
fan fan fan fan
radiator

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3. Slide the top panel to the front
and lift the top panel up with two
hands
EVOLV SHIFT XTREMOVING THE EXTERNAL PANELS
Removing the top panel
1. Remove the magnetic
aluminum front panel
2. Slide the locks inwards to unlock
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EVOLV SHIFT XT
Removing the mesh panels
1. Slide the mesh panels up to
remove them
REMOVING THE EXTERNAL PANELS
Remove the chassis
1. Remove the thumb screw at the rear
2. Slide the chassis to the front and lift it
from the bottom panel
Remove the radiator bracket
1. Unscrew the two chassis screws to lift
up the radiator bracket.
2. Slide the radiator
bracket sideways to
completely remove it.
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EVOLV SHIFT XTINSTALLING MOTHERBOARD
It is recommended to install the motherboard rst so most cables can be connected to it easily.
1. Install the CPU air cooler and/or backplate on the motherboard rst
2. Secure the motherboard with 4x motherboard screws REQUIRES:
4x
REQUIRES:
Aircooler build ?
When using an aircooler build,
pre-install it before installing
the motherboard and perform
step 1&2 of the next page rst.

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EVOLV SHIFT XTINSTALLING MOTHERBOARD CABLES
It is recommended to connect all motherboard
cables at this stage:
1. Connect the 8-pin CPU connector
2. Connect the CPU Fan/Pump connector(s)
3. Connect the 24-pin Motherboard connector
4. Connect the Power Button connector
5. Connect the Front USB-C connector
6. Connect the Front USB 3.0 connector
7. Connect the Riser Cable to the PCI-e slot. Secure
the riser cable with the riser lock (see page 25)
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The Front USB cables can be
guided through this hook for
the best cable management.
motherboard front
I/O header diagram
Power SW
USB 3.0
USB 3.1 GEN 2 TYPE-C
Power LED Power switch
not used
hdd led reset switch

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EVOLV SHIFT XTINSTALLING POWER SUPPLY
An SFX or SFX-L power supply can be installed in the Shift XT chassis, the SFX form-factor is recommended.
1. Turn the chassis on the side like the picture below
2. Install the SFX/SFX-L PSU with four PSU screws
3. Plug in the Power extension cable
4. Turn the power switch to the ‘ON’ position
4x
REQUIRES:
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EVOLV SHIFT XTINSTALLING SSD DRIVE
4x
REQUIRES:
Install and connect the Sata
power cable now to the PSU,
SSD and chassis lighting before
proceeding with GPU installation.
Install an SSD
1. Remove the SSD Bracket by sliding it o
the 4x grommets
2. Install your SSD drive on the SSD
bracket with 4x SSD screws
3. Slide the bracket with
installed SSD back on
the 4x grommets

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Optional: Secure the graphics card:
1. The GPU can be secured with a velcro tie. Wrap the velcro
tie around the PCI-e power connectors to hold it securely in
position.
*This step is shown again in the chapter‘Cable Management’ on page 26.
EVOLV SHIFT XTINSTALLING GRAPHICS CARD
A 3-slot graphics card (GPU) can be installed with a length up to 324mm and a total height of up to 147mm.
Installing the graphics card:
1. Remove the 3 PCI-Slot covers by unscrewing the
thumb screws.
2. Install the GPU into the GPU slot and secure it with
the thumb screws.

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EVOLV SHIFT XT
Optionally, the Shift XT chassis can be extended to allow for 2x fans and/or an AIO liquid cooler in the top. The radiator bracket should be in
the upward position for the best installation process.
Option A:
If the radiator bracket was removed at the
start of the process, place it back now and
keep it in the open position.
Option B:
1. If the radiator bracket is still in place,
unscrew the 2x screws on the back of the
top panel.
2. Lift the bracket and keep it in the
upward position.
OPTIONAL COOLING
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EVOLV SHIFT XTINSTALLING FANS
By extending the chassis in the ‘Air Boost’ conguration, 2 fans
can be installed in the top.
1. Install two 120/140 mm fans on top of the radiator bracket.
(directing the exhaust through the top is recommended)
2. Run the cables along the hinge at the front of the chassis
so the radiator bracket can still be lifted up.
8x
REQUIRES:
There is enough clearance to t thicker than standard
fans, like our PhanteksT30-120 fan
Running the fan cables along the hinge at the front
allows the radiator bracket to still be lifted up.