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We all love adding that personal touch to our gaming PCs, whether that means adding some decals to your case, equipping your rig with RGB fans, or utilising custom cable extensions. Phanteks is here with another easy upgrade to add a sleek retro style to your computer, with the Matrix Series screens and cases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vibrant LED Screens <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With the launch of Phanteks Matrix hardware, you\u2019ll find they all share one thing in common: a vibrant retro-style LED screen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We’ll start by taking a look at the stand-alone product, the Phanteks Matrix-600 Screen Upgrade Kit<\/strong>. With this, you can upgrade your Phanteks Eclipse G400A or XT View PC case with a unique display. The LED screen is integrated into a panel that replaces the existing mesh on the right side of your case\u2019s PSU chamber. The panel seamlessly blends in, as the screen is concealed behind protective fabric. Plus, it is available in both black and white to match the finish of your chassis. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Matrix-600 Upgrade Kit, as the name suggests, consists of 600 LEDs arranged in a dot matrix-style display. Only, this screen is a lot larger than those you\u2019d find on a calculator. Using this panel, you can display a wide range of outputs through this screen, including system information, date and time, custom text, and even animated graphics. Plus, as the LEDs are all RGB, you can configure the screen in a variety of colours to match your PC\u2019s aesthetic.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Two Amazing Cases Levelled Up <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the stand-alone upgrade kit, Phanteks has released two of their existing cases with a Matrix Display already installed. These are the Phanteks XT View Matrix<\/strong> and the Phanteks Evolv X2 Matrix<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The XT View Matrix is an upgraded version of the incredible case<\/a> released back in February 2024. In place of a standard mesh side panel on the PSU chamber, it instead comes with the same 600 LED panel as found in the upgrade kit. As such, you can customise your chassis with all the same widgets found on the stand-alone kit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Phanteks Evolv X2 Matrix is also an upgraded version of a pre-existing case, the Phanteks Evolv X2<\/a>, which we first saw in January 2025. Unlike the XT View Matrix and the Matrix-600 Upgrade Kit, the Evolv X2 Matrix comes with a 900 LED display. This screen wraps around both the front and side panels at the bottom of the case, which can be observed through the crystal-clear tempered glass. With an extra 300 LEDs, the Evolv X2 Matrix offers even more screen real estate for custom display widgets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Easy to Control Screens with NEXLINQ <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each of these screens is simple to control, as they are all compatible with the Phanteks NEXLINQ Windows app. With this lightweight program, you\u2019ll have a range of controls to adjust how your display looks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first\u00a0option\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0presented with\u00a0is how to utilise the screen, as one large display or multiple smaller outputs.\u00a0Once\u00a0you\u2019ve\u00a0decided,\u00a0you can assign specific widgets to each section of\u00a0the\u00a0layout.\u00a0The\u00a0widgets available include\u00a0real-time system information, custom text, date and time,\u00a0and\u00a0animated graphics.\u00a0Furthermore,\u00a0each widget\u00a0can\u00a0be\u00a0customised\u00a0with\u00a0different colours,\u00a0letting you put your own personal stamp on your display.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s more, as the NEXLINQ ecosystem includes a variety of hardware, including cases, fans, coolers, and more, you can easily synchronise all your hardware for one unified aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Are You Willing to Step into the Matrix? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now, while there may be no spoon, give me credit, I\u2019ve held off until the end to make a Matrix reference. The Phanteks Matrix range is certainly real and ready for you to pick up today at Overclockers UK<\/a>. Will you be taking that step with one of these retro-style displays? Let us know in the comment section below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Phanteks Matix-600 Screen Upgrade Kit<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n