![]() ![]() The Torrent RGB instead has a separate compartment at the top of the case for the PSU, accessed by removing two screws from the back of the case and sliding off the top panel. While I have run across a few cases equally as easy to build in, with the Torrent RGB I see little possible room for improvement.įractal Design went in a different direction with the power-supply unit (PSU) mounting in this case, namely "up" instead of "down." Most modern PC cases require the power supply to be mounted at the chassis bottom, often in its own walled-off compartment surrounded by a fixed shroud. After the board is mounted, a wide expanse around the edges makes connecting cables as easy and straightforward as possible. The motherboard mounting tray is large enough to easily fit any ATX, nonstandard ATX, or E-ATX motherboard. Getting a system built into the case couldn’t be simpler. The front I/O panel (which resides, actually, on the top of the case) consists of two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, a single USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, and a pair of separate audio jacks for a mic and headphones. It’s on the large size, at 20.9 by 9.5 by 21.4 inches (HWD), and our review unit came with tempered-glass panels on both sides, giving it a more polished, premium appearance. With its edgy front panel that looks like an oversize heatsink, the Fractal Design Torrent RGB is eye-catching even in its unbuilt state. Call this one a near star, a PC-case pick that could be improved greatly with a price cut. ![]() Alas, large chunks of this case's body are purely plastic, which makes the Torrent RGB feel, at times, cheaper than the near-$200 price should suggest. If it were not for the plastic front and top panels, paired with the price, we’d likely be looking here at the perfect oversize ATX or Extended ATX (E-ATX) chassis. Its set of five vibrant RGB LED fans are the quietest bundled fans we’ve ever (not) heard, and the case’s internal layout makes building or upgrading a system around a full-size or larger motherboard about as easy as it can possibly be. Fractal Design’s Torrent RGB ($189.99) has an impressive design that we can’t help but love in many ways. Seldom have we had such mixed feelings about a PC case.
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