Phobya is a legend in the water cooling and modding sector. Hence it was only a question of time until Phobya was going to develop a whole new enclosure which would improve on the insufficiencies of standard enclosures. Hence a modular concept was developed, allowing the customer to create the perfect enclosure.
1.5mm thick steel makes the enclosure extremely rigid and sturdy, helping with repeated changes to the system. Every component is black powder coated, front & rear, inner structure, side panels: Truly everything can be removed or changed. No rivets, everything is mounted with M4 hexagonal socket screws.
This gives modders a whole new dimension of possibilities in enclosure modification. But not only case modders will enjoy this enclosure as the foundation for their system. These enclosures are only the foundation for your system, as all components can be replaced. You prefer a side panel with a Plexi window in it? A top plate prepared for radiator mounting? Simply put the piece you want on the enclosure! And Phobya is goign to continue to develop additional different components.
Maximum versatility and individuality being the main feature of this enclosure, no buttons or switches are included with the enclosure, as the two 19mm holes in the front of the enclosure can be used to fit just the buttons you want.
The enclosure is shipped fully assembled despite the modular design.
Water cooling is a topic on which development of this enclosure focussed.
Tubing and cable loop-throughs were optimized for this application. All rubberized openings for hoses or cables allow removal of the protective rubber frame to allow installation of Fillports compatible with 19mm holes. Many different radiator-, reservoir and pump mounting options are integrated. With this enclosure Phobya has brought the first truly water cooling-optimized enclosure to the market.
Mainboards and graphics cards:
Especially in the high-end sector, in which many water cooling users feel at home, compatibility with large Mainboards and graphics cards is essential. Hence this enclosure is not only compatible with standard ATX, mATX, eATX and µATX, but also allows mounting of SR-2 boards without any rebuilding. Even for large graphics cards, especially Dual-GPU cards, this enclosure offers plenty of space. Without modifications to the enclosure, graphics cards with a length of up to 40cm can be installed. Should even more space be needed, the drive mounts can be removed, giving space for 58cm long cards.
Power Supply
While a power supply is not included there are 3 possible places to mount one in this case.
One can be mounted horizontally in the base and there is another 2 locations above the midplate to mount 2 psu's vertically. Blanking plates are provided to cover unused PSU holes and also containg an 80mm fan mount if required.
| Model |
| Manufacturer |
Phobya |
| Model Number |
UltraBig Watercase V.1 Black Edition |
| Specification |
| Case Type |
Full Tower |
| Motherboard Support |
XL-ATX
E-ATX
ATX
Micro-ATX
Mini-ITX |
| Power Supply Support |
ATX (3 ATX PSU Locations are available on this case) |
| Maximum GPU Length |
400mm |
| PCI Expansion Slots |
10 |
| External 5.25" Drive Bays |
5 (only 4 x 5.25" bay covers included) |
| External 3.5" Drive Bays |
n/a |
| Internal 3.5" Drive Bays |
9 |
| Internal 2.5" Drive Bays |
n/a |
| Front I/O Panel |
n/a |
| Colour |
Black |
| Removable Motherboard Tray |
Yes |
| CPU Mounting Hole in Motherboard Tray |
Yes |
| Materials |
Steel |
| Dimensions (L x H xD) |
585 x 243 x 760 mm |
| Cooling |
| Front |
Option for 1 x 280mm Radiator*
Option for 1 x 200mm Radiator*
Option for 1 x 240mm Radiator*
Option for 1 x 180mm Radiator*
Option for 1 x 140mm Radiator*
Option for 1 x 120mm Radiator* |
| Rear |
Option for 1 x 120mm Fan |
| Top |
Option for 1 x 480mm Radiator**
Option for 1 x 420mm Radiator**
Option for 1 x 400mm Radiator**
Option for 1 x 360mm Radiator**
Option for 1 x 280mm Radiator**
Option for 1 x 240mm Radiator**
Option for 1 x 200mm Radiator**
Option for 1 x 180mm Radiator**
Option for 1 x 140mm Radiator**
Option for 1 x 120mm Radiator** |
| Bottom |
Option for 1 x 480mm Radiator***
Option for 1 x 420mm Radiator***
Option for 1 x 400mm Radiator***
Option for 1 x 360mm Radiator***
Option for 1 x 280mm Radiator***
Option for 1 x 240mm Radiator***
Option for 1 x 200mm Radiator***
Option for 1 x 180mm Radiator***
Option for 1 x 140mm Radiator***
Option for 1 x 120mm Radiator*** |
| Left Side Panel |
Option for 1 x 180mm Radiator****
Option for 1 x Phobya Nova or Super Nova using Nova Box Mounting Kit***** |
| Right Side Panel |
Option for 1 x Phobya Nova or Super Nova using Nova Box Mounting Kit***** |
| Midplate |
Option for 1 x 480mm Radiator******1
Option for 1 x 420mm Radiator******1
Option for 1 x 400mm Radiator******1
Option for 1 x 360mm Radiator******1
Option for 1 x 280mm Radiator******2
Option for 1 x 240mm Radiator******2
Option for 1 x 200mm Radiator******2
Option for 1 x 180mm Radiator******2
Option for 1 x 140mm Radiator******2
Option for 1 x 120mm Radiator******2
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| Additional Information |
| Special Features |
10 x Tubing Holes with Grommets for Passing Tubing Externally
2 Pump Mounting Locations on Midplate (if no radiator installed on midplate)
Internal Reservoir Mounting for Cylider Reservoirs up to 400mm Length
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* Internal 3.5" HDD Mounting rack can be slid backwards and forwards to allow different depth of radiators and fans to be installed up to a maximum of 85mm
BUT by doing this you limit the maximum GPU length to approx 360mm
** Upto a Maximum Depth of 75mm (including fans)
*** Upto a Maximum Depth of 85mm (including fans) If a Power Supply is mounted in Bottom location this will reduce the range of Radiators that will fit and is also dependant upon the length of the Power Supply
**** Upto Maximum Depth of 85mm (including fans)
***** Phoba Nova or Super Nova Radiator is mounted on the EXTERNAL face of the side panel and NOT internally and may require the use of a Phobya Nova Box
******1 Have to be Mounted on the UNDERSIDE of the Midplate and Upto a Maximum Depth of 75mm (including fans). If a Power Supply is mounted in Bottom location this will reduce the range of Radiators that will fit and is also dependant upon the length of the Power Supply
******2 Can be mounted on the TOP or UNDERSIDE of the Midplate, if Mounted on the top Upto Maximum Depth of 150mm with an SR2 Sized Motherboard or Upto 220mm with a Standard ATX Motherboard.
In both locations the Power Supply Mounting must be taken in to consideration.
