The Panu V2 Case Review: A Disappointing Experience

Upon first glance, the Panu V2 case appears to be a promising addition to the market, with its sleek design and feature-rich interior. However, as we delve deeper into the case's specifications and features, it becomes clear that this case falls short in several key areas.

The drive cages are one of the few redeeming qualities of the Panu V2. The case features three optical slots, but only two are actually usable due to a design flaw. The panels themselves are also removable, which is a welcome feature for users who want to customize their case. However, the exterior design only allows for two optical ports, making it an oversight that could be easily rectified.

Moving on to the exterior design, we find four USB ports, two of which are USB 3.0, as well as audio jacks and power buttons. The top features an identical filter system, which is also quite nice, but only has room for dual 120mm fans. This limitation could be a major issue for users who plan to install high-performance cooling systems.

One of the most disappointing aspects of the Panu V2 is its lack of rear-mounted fan mounting options. While it does offer a bottom intake, the presence of a power supply and seven PCI slots means that this option is limited by the size of the case. The dust filter, which is attached with a screw, covers both the power supply and the optional fan mount, but it's still a subpar feature for a case in this price range.

When we finally get inside the case, we're greeted with thin panels that provide limited cable management options. The drive cages are removable, but they also cannot accommodate additional fans, which is a major limitation. The bottom intake is available, but only if your power supply doesn't exceed 180mm in size. The top drive cage is easily removable, but it's not secured to the case, and this feature could be useful during shipment.

One of the more notable features of the Panu V2 is its drive caging system. Real drives that expand for mounting are included, making it easy to install SSDs without having to bend plastic. The entire drive cage assembly can also be removed, which is a welcome feature for users who want to customize their case. However, the bottom drive cage is screwed in, and this limits airflow significantly when the top fan is installed.

The back of the case features good quality rubber-coated cable management options, but one thing that's truly frustrating is the absence of Robert grommets, which are a common feature in high-end cases. The lack of these small plastic clips can lead to messy cable management and make it difficult to keep your build looking tidy.

Finally, we come to the overall package itself. While the incorporation of removable drive cages with complementing CIS is welcome, this case falls short in many other areas. The absence of front intake fans, despite being marketed as a "ultimate cooling structure," is particularly disappointing. Additionally, the CPU cutout is small and could accommodate more storage options, but unfortunately, no SSD brackets are included.

The Panu V2 case is not without its flaws, and it's clear that this case has been designed with budget in mind rather than user needs. The lack of unique features, combined with the presence of subpar design choices, makes it difficult to recommend this case to anyone who values a well-designed and functional enclosure. With so many other cases on the market offering better value for money, including the NZXT Source 530, Cool Master N600, Fenix Ronin, and Corsair Carbide Series, there's no reason to settle for the Panu V2.

In conclusion, while the Panu V2 case has some redeeming qualities, it ultimately falls short in many areas. With a lack of unique features, poor design choices, and subpar materials, this case is not worth the price tag. If you're looking for a high-quality enclosure that meets your needs, there are better options available on the market.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhey everyone this is Dimitri with honu and today we're taking a look at the mid Tower from Deep cool this is the panu V2 it is priced at $90 it comes in different colors and I can't help but notice the physical resemblance to The Cooler Master 690 series with the curved edges and actually comparing the internal layout to be identical to the beat finix Ronin now for $90 this case doesn't particularly give off the quality feel with very thin size panels and the white plastic that do rubberized so that's nice but there is a noticeable color difference between the steel and the plastic also the lack of features as we get inside doesn't exactly complement the price the front has a removable dust filter for easy cleaning but no fan included only the rear exhaust fan is included with some pretty unattractive colored cables I really wish these were sleeved or just in Black the front intake area is also very much blocked by the drive cages and then that's certainly something I'd like to see changed now the panel itself is also removable and inside we find three Optical slots while the exterior design only allows for two so that's certainly an oversight coming around to the top we find four USB ports two of which are USB 3 audio jacks and PR buttons the top features an identical filter system that is also very nice with room for dual 120 mm fans you can also lift the entire panel and installing the fans above the frame means having to route your cables through the opening at the front although I would have preferred additional cutouts closer to the fans while you can install fans above the frame the dust filter will make contact with the blades so intake is not an option however as this most likely to be used for exhaust it will work just fine there's nothing unusual at the back with bottom mounted power supply and seven PCI slots at the very bottom we find good quality rubber coated case feed but here is another unfitting feature for for the $90 asking price we have one of those really annoying dust filters that's actually attached with a screw now good thing it covers both the power supply and the optional fan Mount but we definitely need to see this change to a proper dust filter so finally let's get inside the case and like I said the panels are really thin uh and despite the fact that only the top two Optical slots are usable we still have tooless mounting for all three the drive cages cannot accommodate for any additional fans but we do have have a bottom intake as long as your power supply doesn't exceed 180 mm the top Drive cug is easily removable although there's no way to fully secure it to the case that might be useful during shipment now with the cage removed this opens up direct front intake but also allow us for extra GPU clearance but with the cage in place we only have 11.8 in that is limiting considering the most recent Enthusiast GPU offerings are 12 in plus also I was surprised to find VGA clearance to be mistaken on their official spec sheet of the penu V2 on their website so just be aware of the real clearance now real like the drive carries here that expand for mounting so no need to bend the plastic they are SSD compatible as well and inserting a 3 and2 in Drive lock the bracket and you are ready to go a very simple and efficient system now the entire Drive cage assembly is removable the bottom Drive cage is screwed in but as you can see with the top fan in place how close it is to the optical cage so this leaves practically no clearance for radiators at the front which is disappointing coming around to the back one thing missing are Robert grommets and for $90 again I wish they were included but the panu V2 is prepared to handle a lot of cables with large cutouts and so many cable time mounts uh so making sure the system is cleaned up wouldn't be a problem and without reference system assembled it was a hassle-free build the lack of Robert gromets does take away from how this system should have looked especially with the cable mess coming from the power supply now one thing that I can't get over is the absence of front intake fans considering this is marketed as the ultimate cooling structure there isn't that much spacing up top just under 2 in of clearance so it's really good thing that you can install fans above the frame cable management at the back is also really straightforward and the panra V2 will be able to handle a lot more although the CPU cutout is quite small and it's also very common to see SSD brackets within this area which unfortunately are not present in this enclosure now the overall package is quite basic the incorporation of removable Drive cages with complimenting CIS is welcome and working inside the penu V2 is hassle-free however this case is a perfect example of what not to do with new 2014 releases is there's absolutely nothing unique small details like rubber grommets and proper power supply dust filter is missing we also would like full 12 in for GPU clearance to become the standard for ATX cases without any compromises on storage there's only one fan included and there's no window versions available which for the price I was kind of expecting so in this state it's expensive and uncompetitive now I'm not out of line here just take a look at cases within the same price bracket like the NZXT Source 530 cool master N600 beat Fenix Ronin and some corser carbide series that off offer much better value with a lot more features I definitely think we need to see less clones within the industry and more emphasis on unique features so let us know how you feel about that in the comments below as always if you enjoy this review make sure to like And subscribe for more similar content and we'll see you in the next onehey everyone this is Dimitri with honu and today we're taking a look at the mid Tower from Deep cool this is the panu V2 it is priced at $90 it comes in different colors and I can't help but notice the physical resemblance to The Cooler Master 690 series with the curved edges and actually comparing the internal layout to be identical to the beat finix Ronin now for $90 this case doesn't particularly give off the quality feel with very thin size panels and the white plastic that do rubberized so that's nice but there is a noticeable color difference between the steel and the plastic also the lack of features as we get inside doesn't exactly complement the price the front has a removable dust filter for easy cleaning but no fan included only the rear exhaust fan is included with some pretty unattractive colored cables I really wish these were sleeved or just in Black the front intake area is also very much blocked by the drive cages and then that's certainly something I'd like to see changed now the panel itself is also removable and inside we find three Optical slots while the exterior design only allows for two so that's certainly an oversight coming around to the top we find four USB ports two of which are USB 3 audio jacks and PR buttons the top features an identical filter system that is also very nice with room for dual 120 mm fans you can also lift the entire panel and installing the fans above the frame means having to route your cables through the opening at the front although I would have preferred additional cutouts closer to the fans while you can install fans above the frame the dust filter will make contact with the blades so intake is not an option however as this most likely to be used for exhaust it will work just fine there's nothing unusual at the back with bottom mounted power supply and seven PCI slots at the very bottom we find good quality rubber coated case feed but here is another unfitting feature for for the $90 asking price we have one of those really annoying dust filters that's actually attached with a screw now good thing it covers both the power supply and the optional fan Mount but we definitely need to see this change to a proper dust filter so finally let's get inside the case and like I said the panels are really thin uh and despite the fact that only the top two Optical slots are usable we still have tooless mounting for all three the drive cages cannot accommodate for any additional fans but we do have have a bottom intake as long as your power supply doesn't exceed 180 mm the top Drive cug is easily removable although there's no way to fully secure it to the case that might be useful during shipment now with the cage removed this opens up direct front intake but also allow us for extra GPU clearance but with the cage in place we only have 11.8 in that is limiting considering the most recent Enthusiast GPU offerings are 12 in plus also I was surprised to find VGA clearance to be mistaken on their official spec sheet of the penu V2 on their website so just be aware of the real clearance now real like the drive carries here that expand for mounting so no need to bend the plastic they are SSD compatible as well and inserting a 3 and2 in Drive lock the bracket and you are ready to go a very simple and efficient system now the entire Drive cage assembly is removable the bottom Drive cage is screwed in but as you can see with the top fan in place how close it is to the optical cage so this leaves practically no clearance for radiators at the front which is disappointing coming around to the back one thing missing are Robert grommets and for $90 again I wish they were included but the panu V2 is prepared to handle a lot of cables with large cutouts and so many cable time mounts uh so making sure the system is cleaned up wouldn't be a problem and without reference system assembled it was a hassle-free build the lack of Robert gromets does take away from how this system should have looked especially with the cable mess coming from the power supply now one thing that I can't get over is the absence of front intake fans considering this is marketed as the ultimate cooling structure there isn't that much spacing up top just under 2 in of clearance so it's really good thing that you can install fans above the frame cable management at the back is also really straightforward and the panra V2 will be able to handle a lot more although the CPU cutout is quite small and it's also very common to see SSD brackets within this area which unfortunately are not present in this enclosure now the overall package is quite basic the incorporation of removable Drive cages with complimenting CIS is welcome and working inside the penu V2 is hassle-free however this case is a perfect example of what not to do with new 2014 releases is there's absolutely nothing unique small details like rubber grommets and proper power supply dust filter is missing we also would like full 12 in for GPU clearance to become the standard for ATX cases without any compromises on storage there's only one fan included and there's no window versions available which for the price I was kind of expecting so in this state it's expensive and uncompetitive now I'm not out of line here just take a look at cases within the same price bracket like the NZXT Source 530 cool master N600 beat Fenix Ronin and some corser carbide series that off offer much better value with a lot more features I definitely think we need to see less clones within the industry and more emphasis on unique features so let us know how you feel about that in the comments below as always if you enjoy this review make sure to like And subscribe for more similar content and we'll see you in the next one\n"