BitFenix Phenom M & ITX Review
Introduction
In the next few weeks we’re going to be taking a look at the latest releases from BitFenix. First up is the Phenom, a practically cuboid case measuring just 250x330x374mm (WxHxD). Based on the Prodigy chassis, the Phenom is available in both Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX flavours, and in both Midnight Black and Arctic White. As you might expect the case has also been given the once over with the ever-so-slightly naughty BitFenix “SofTouch” surface treatment.  Although both the Mini-ITX and M-ATX versions of this case share the exact same external panels, as the Mini-ITX shares its internals with the Prodigy, for the majority of the review we’re going to be concentrating on the M-ATX version of this case. It might be small but you can fit a surprising amount inside the Phenom, 5 expansion slots, room for up to 5×3.5″ drives and 5×2.5″ SSDs, tall CPU coolers, long GPUs, and did we mention you can also get a 240 Rad in there!. For the full picture let’s have a look at the technical specification.
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Technical Specification
Case Type | Cube Case |
Motherboard Support | Micro ATX Â Â Â Mini ITX |
Power Supply Support | ATX |
Maximum GPU Length | 320mm (HDD Cage Removal May Be Required) |
PCI Expansion Slots | 5 |
External 5.25″ Drive Bays | n/a |
External 3.5″ Drive Bays | n/a |
Internal 3.5″ Drive Bays | 5 (4 + 1 Using Included Adapter) |
Internal 2.5″ Drive Bays | 5 |
Front I/O Panel | 2 x USB 3.0 Â Â Â HD Audio |
Colour | Black or White |
Removable Motherboard Tray | No |
CPU Mounting Hole | Yes |
Materials | Steel Plastic |
Dimensions (LxWxH) | 374mm x 250mm x 330mm |