This build was built up over the years from spare parts that I did not use and swapped better components from my first build to this one. Coming from the Bitfenix Prodigy (my first build), I discovered Mini-ITX cases can be a more difficult to build in but really all it takes is patience. Phanteks does make some nice cases and this one is no exception. My only gripes I had with the Evolv Mini were the included motherboard standoffs didn't screw down tight far enough to hold the motherboard in correctly and the first one I received had bent airflow vents. If I wasn't forced into using an ITX board I would have chose the mATX verison.

One challenge that some people might run into is the removable top fan mount doesn't really help when you have a sealed watercooler because the tubes will not reach without taking off the top panel unles. Not hard to do, just defeats the purpose when CPU block is already attached. I guess just don't mount the block beforehand and everything will be alright.

Another issue with the case is the thermal temps. Many reviewers mentioned the case can be about 5-10 C higher than other cases and they weren't lying. Full load CPU temps are not not the best but not horrible. GPU has a 5 C difference when under full load and fans maxed compared to when the GPU is in the Prodigy. This is because the GPU faces downward towards the PSU with less than an inch to spare.

All said and done I enjoyed this build and besides the temps I am very satisfied how it turned out

(Running Windows 10 now)

(Update 8/7/2015 - I gave up on the H80i and I'm using the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo, another component just sitting around. Temps have been reduced by 10 C! I was thinking of switching the CPU to a H100i but we will see.)

(Update 8/9/2015 - Corrected the temps, part list and added Furmark results screenshot.)