Testing12 wrote:
I presently do not own an ASUS Rampage V Edition 10 motherboard, nor a Phanteks Evolv ATX (either the original or the tempered glass version). I came about the info I’m sharing here because I am very interested in these 2 items.

(Note: The problem is the width and depth of the motherboard, not the height since ATX and all variants of the E-ATX spec share the same height and only vary in width. See this page for more in-depth info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATX)


As santz76 noted above, a motherboard with a width of 272mm will snuggly fit into the Evolv ATX (see here for example: https://pcpartpicker.com/b/wNM8TW). ‘Snuggly’ meaning that the right side of the motherboard will hang over about 1/2 of the cable access rubber grommets. Also, the portion of the case where these rubber grommets are located bends at an angle which restricts the motherboard from sitting flat on the grommet holes. The motherboard then does not line up with the right side and possibly middle standoffs and precipitates the bending issue santz76 talked about.

“But… both the RVE10 and the Evolv ATX are great and I really want them as a foundation of my system.” I KNOW!!! Me too! So, what to do… Well, you could do what one guy did and remove the backplate and side LED’s from the RVE10. Here’s a message explaining what he did. Check about 1/2 way down the message for the RVE10 info: http://www.overclock.net/t/1418637/official-case-phanteks-case-club-for-lovers-owners/14170#post_253...

Another guy decided to remove that pesky angled metal portion of the case altogether. He ‘dremeled’ out the section with the cable access rubber grommets. Here’s his PC Part Picker page with the details: https://pcpartpicker.com/b/V8nnTW
Check the Comments section. He talks a bit about the dremel process about half way down the section.

Finally, I would urge you and everyone interested in the RVE10 to contact all of the case manufacturers of interest and let them know that you want them to support motherboards up to 272mm (10.7 inches) in width. I know the Evolv ATX is called “ATX” for a reason. However, they designed it to support a mobo width up to 264mm. A few millimeters more is all that’s needed to support this fine ASUS mother board.
And, by the way, many do not need and/or want a full-tower case just to gain access to the motherboard of their choice (the RVE10 in this case).

I hope this is helpful.

santz76 wrote:
Well I currently have my rampage v 10 in my 760T but really wanted to keep it in my evolv, which is just sitting in a corner in my room with a sad face. So my next step is I ordered some different size mobo standoffs in hope to make them taller toward the led mobo back cover and hope they all line up. Keep you guys updated!!! To see if this works

santz76 wrote:
Well I currently have my rampage v 10 in my 760T but really wanted to keep it in my evolv, which is just sitting in a corner in my room with a sad face. So my next step is I ordered some different size mobo standoffs in hope to make them taller toward the led mobo back cover and hope they all line up. Keep you guys updated!!! To see if this works

JustBlazeFari wrote:
Saw the post and realised that the mobo may just not fit and now thinking of getting the x99 deluxe 2.

Testing12 wrote:
I also may go the route of dremeling an Evolv ATX like the guy did here: https://pcpartpicker.com/b/V8nnTW . Yeah, it’s kinda scary as this case is not cheap and since I’m interested in the tempered glass version, there’ll be windows on BOTH sides of the case, making a less than stellar cutting job all the more noticeable. At this point, I’m still mulling it over.