Fractal Design Torrent Compact RGB Black - Light Tint Tempered Glass Side Panels - Open Grille for Maximum air Intake - Two 180mm RG...

So apparently I've become a Fractal Designs fanboy. Whatever, sue me. I built my last machine on a Fractal Meshify Compact, and then decided I should upgrade to a Threadripper Pro. The Asus Sage motherboard that I'd settled on is EATX, and the Meshify can't handle that, and this one ostensibly can, so here I am. Alas, I should've read the manual and checked actual numbers... EATX isn't really a standard per se, just something bigger than ATX with the same holes, and that Sage board is bloody huge and about 2mm too wide to fit this case. Drat. So I'm putting the Sage into a full size Torrent and upgrading a friend's computer into the compact one, and passing the Meshify down to someone else. In other words I like this case so much that even though I can't use it myself I won't return it. So far all of Fractal's cases I've worked with have been really thoughtfully designed and beautifully manufactured. They're an absolute joy to build a system in and I would absolutely recommend them to everyone. Honestly I don't think I'll use another brand again. Just make sure that if you're using a board larger than regular ATX you double check with the manual to make sure it'll actually fit before you order one. They don't make case stretchers and taking a cutoff wheel to your motherboard probably won't result in a lot of joy.

Some random trucker dude · 2022-06-28 · via amazon

Very nice, high quality case. Switched from a mini-ITX case (NZXT H210) to this for better airflow, and my 3080 is running 7-8 degrees cooler, overall my entire build is significantly quieter. The materials feel of quality, the case frame is metal with plastic outer covers. It shipped fast and arrived with no issues. My favorite parts about the case are the giant 180mm fans up front that can move air very quietly and the airflow of the case as a whole. All of the intake areas are covered by removable mesh panels to filter the air, and there are plenty of holes in the rear for air to escape. A couple downsides I noticed are the limited room for cable management depending on your PSU cables and the documentation doesn't show how to hook up the ARGB cables, just the PWM cables and the fan power hub. One other thing I wish I knew about the case before buying is that the RGB fans come with Y splitters built into the ARGB cables so you can daisy chain them off of one motherboard ARGB header (no need to buy a separate ARGB splitter cable if your motherboard only has one ARGB header like mine).

JuliaP. · 2023-01-23 · via amazon

Absolutely love the look, great quality

Erik Gallo · 2025-11-05 · via amazon

I love this case outside of the cable management issues. Low noise and strong materials. Fans have great airflow and very clean and professional look. My only complaint is if you are building with rgb in mind or anything with more cables the back tends to push out with the limited space and I'd go with the full size. I'd prefer a solid back of plastic or metal but this still looks great.

Taylor · 2022-12-25 · via amazon

I got this case to mount horizontally in my server rack. I removed the bottom feet/panel, slid it onto a universal rail set and it fits perfectly! The big front fans provide more than enough airflow and keeps my system quiet. I have it loaded up with a 7800X3D as well as an RX 7900 XTX Nitro+ and everything fits wonderfully.

Mike · 2024-07-29 · via amazon

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