Posted Sep 10, 2026 at 8:43 AM UTCTPhanteks’ new EX5 case uses chambers to hide your GPU.I’m a sucker for Phanteks cases, and the company’s new EX5 has got me thinking about a new PC build. It organizes all the key components of a PC into dedicated chambers, which not only looks neat but is also great for airflow. It means ugly GPUs get hidden away, and there’s a dedicated area for all-in-one liquid coolers instead of everything packed into a glass case. The EX5 starts at $109.99 and comes in three options, with a $159.99 Plus variant bundling an all-in-one cooler and the $229.99 EX5 Max adding a 6-inch display for the cooler.1/3The EX5 comes in three different options. Image: PhanteksFollow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Tom WarrenLoading commentsGetting the conversation ready...The Verge DailyA free daily digest of the news that matters most.Email (required)
Phanteks’ new EX5 case uses chambers to hide your GPU.
I’m a sucker for Phanteks cases, and the company’s new EX5 has got me thinking about a new PC build. It organizes all the key components of a PC into dedicated chambers, which not only looks neat but is also great for airflow. It means ugly GPUs get hidden away, and there’s a dedicated area for all-in-one liquid coolers instead of everything packed into a glass case. The EX5 starts at $109.99 and comes in three options, with a $159.99 Plus variant bundling an all-in-one cooler and the $229.99 EX5 Max adding a 6-inch display for the cooler. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/ex5-2.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/ex5-2_3adb08.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/ex5-3.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]
