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Not gonna lie, it is more entertaining when you blast something vs say its good. A positive review just feels like an ad, lol. I think that says more about the viewer than the creator, though.. Still watched it, it was still entertaining, love you GN
This was one of my all time favorite reviews. I don't watch GN to see products get slammed. I watch you because you do rigorous testing and honest reviews. Great to see a product in the market place that meets your standards.
Don’t worry about views. You are at a position where you get them regardless. Especially pls don’t end up being one of these channels I watch where they just do only what gets views.
@@GamersNexus As it should be! BTW, thanks a lot for your videos. It helped me decide my first PC case and went for a Lancool II Mesh that I absolutely loved.
Yeah this has definitely made me even more of a Fractal fan, love their aesthetic. Cool to see Steve happy about a case. The only thing I am concerned about is where I would mount the 240mm AIO I just bought recently, in the front? Tubes on top of course!
Yeah not great advert..gigabytes 3080 l got..and trying to find their software for it..plus the state of their websites...then these exploding psus...yeah gotta say l wouldnt buy anything gigabyte at mo..
I think he liked the Define 7 too, just with the caveat to remove the door and consider removing that obstructive fan filter with all those weird plastic bits coming off of it.
This is very obviously a case that had some engineering put into it. Clearly they started with an idea of great airflow, and worked around it to make it also look good. I like when functionality doesn't come as an afterthought.
I've been using Fractal Design cases for years, I use them in all custom builds for clients and I also use them personally. 12 years ago I picked up the Arc Midi R2, and back then this could've for sure been considered the Torrent of that era. It didn't look very good, but it was a monolithic rectangle designed with airflow in mind and lots of utility. The main reason I purchased it was to have a case with good airflow, yet loads of utility. It was the only case I could find that allowed the option of installing EIGHT internal drives, and this WASN'T including the 2.5" mounting slots in the cable management space. Fast forward to the Torrent, and it is a straight upgrade from that rickety Arc Midi R2. The Full size variant sports the option of installing 2 3.5" drives, along with 4 2.5" drives, all neatly located in the cable management space. This is a far cry from the massive storage expandability offered by the Arc Midi, but these days primary storage is often integrated into the motherboard as NVME, with additional bays serving as supplemental storage, so it makes sense. It is hands down the best case I've ever built in, it looks fantastic, and it is guaranteed to keep everything inside nice and cool. I often do builds for clients around the Torrent if their budget permits it, and most of the time it does. It is such a nice case to build in due to how much room there is. Even the Compact, which is significantly smaller, is still a dream to build in.
i like the positive content because it shows you don’t just trash every product you review, you just have high standards, and it makes a recommendation from GN very significant. Love the case and cooler reviews!
Yes, we need to avoid the peasant sucking up to a king approach that many take. Instead, we need the consumer shareholder approach. We should be able to reign any company to our favor no less than a larger individual shareholder does with hard factual data to benefit the consumer space. It's like trying to argue against a mutually beneficial relationship you can't unless you're a masochist lol. Our lives, our spending power, so it should be our future for us to decide.
there's a whole system in place to take your money and give you trash. capitalism or "the free marketplace of whatever trash we sell you" good to have somebody who's speaking the truth
I just finished my dream build with this case. 3080, I7 12700K. I went from a cheap Corsair case to this. At first I thought something was broken, the computer was so quiet and cool. I plugged in a Wat meter and ran some benchmarks. Nope, it's just that cool and quiet. It's incredible how much difference there is to the old case. Sure, it's expensive, but for me it was worth every cent.
There are 2 things which are still a deal breaker for me. Iam not sure if it has a dust filter, which is a must, and it needs 360mm Radiator support on the top but that area is blocked by the ugly Psu holder .. Not only ugly but it blocks one of the most used areas for 360mm rads
Can we stop for a moment and give Fractal some appreciation for making the supports for the nylon mesh match up with the ribs in the front panel of the case, so that it reduces the amount of airflow blocked by the mesh support? Just a nice little attention to detail bit there. I'm not in the market for a new case right now, but if I were, this would definitely get consideration. Well done, Fractal.
Agreed, I've always been a fan of Fractal's mesh filters, even if some people avoid using them for increased airflow. I just like the idea of having blocked out majority of the dust and reducing the amount of dusting I need to do, especially when my case is on the floor.
I really like the combination of high front airflow + bottom airflow. Fits very well with an air cooling focused build and high wattage GPUs these days. For water cooling I'd probably go with something else, the O11's layout is more ideal there.
Fractal Design is top notch brand like Noctua. Theyll send you stuff for free if you need it across other side of world. I have always droned on about Fractal & other top brands. You may pay more, but if you want high chance of headache free its no brainer. Case = Fractal, Cooler/Fans = Noctua, PSU = Seasonic, SSDs = Samsung, HDDs = WD/HGST enterprise. (im not getting into CPU/mobo, but when working in large hardware retailer i saw more RMAs of one CPU brand in 1 month, vs a lifetime of dead cpus from other brand) Ill let you guess whos who.
This would take some getting used to the PSU placement again. After GN's review of the 011 dynamic and the rear PSU compartment, not sure I want to go back to this style. Having good airflow is nice, just really appreciate the 011's not being so top heavy much more.
This might just be the most positive GN review ever. For cases it almost definitely is. Good job, Fractal, you played hardcore and got past the last boss.
Yeah this case is off the chain. I hope they keep producing it for a long time. In addition to all of the great features you covered, I'm also a fan of the top-mounted PSU. Having the PSU on the top means I can put server-grade motherboards inside - usually these have their power inputs on the top. This means it's SSI-CEB compatibility really means something. I won't be building anything in the near future, but this goes to the top of my list for when the time comes.
@@genelangan999 Same here, upgrading from AM4 to AM5. Will officially be my first non-prebuilt PC and I'm excited! This case looks sick and the noise it would produce wouldn't even be a problem for me, as long as it does what it's designed to do. I actually really like this airflow layout, it makes sense.
Its fractal design. Fractal for cases, Noctua for fans/coolers, Seasonic for PSUs, Samsung for SSDs, WD/HGST enterprise for HDDs, etc. Fractal will repsond to you within 24 hours, theyll also send shit across the world to you for free if you need it. Like Noctua. Good luck in dealing with all those chinese case brands. Lian Li make good cases but their support is night/day compared to Fractal.
@@fredfinks there are good cases as fractal too, noctua is overpriced, seasonic is good but there are cheaper/better models than seasonic's, who tf buys samsung SSDs and why does HDD choice matter in basic PC building? its not like u gonna use the HDDs for windows, there are literally no difference between WD/toshiba/seagate HDDs. yeah there are a TINY difference between those but its so insignificant it doesnt even matter. samsung SSDs arent bad but they are too pricey, there are SSDs similar to theirs with similar/better performance. so stop with this "A BRAND for that and B BRAND for that" it doesnt work like that in PC building.
@@fredfinks Vouching for this. Although I no longer use a Fractal, their customer service was extremely responsive and nice and sent me a front panel cable replacement for the then-already-old Define Mini non-C, no cost no receipt awkwardness required. (They also ignored me when I emailed back asking where I can leave a positive feedback for their customer service, but I digress.)
Finally doing an all-new build and this case was a no-brainer, based on GN testing and reviews. Thank you, GN team, for always helping to guide us in a good direction.
Same. I've long thought modern cases with open tops seemed ill suited for air cooled CPUs, for the reasons stated in this review. Moving air directly above the CPU cooler (whether in or out) doesn't make sense. And I prefer air cooling, because of the greater reliability, longevity, and cost-effectiveness while barely-if-at-all compromising on performance. This case absolutely nails the needs of air cooling, in addition to being a perfectly good design for water cooling as well, with some limitations.
All jokes about black rectangles aside, that's why I like them: I don't want a _gamer_ case. I want a case that looks sleek and simple but isn't a pain to work in. The Define 7 and Meshify 2 are awesome for that, especially since they come with solid side panels as well.
I have a fractal design r4 from 2011. I'll pass on new front panel usbs if I have to, the sheer sound deadening that case is capable of is insane. I'm sure it has its drawbacks, but I don't care. It's a black, inoffensive box, that knows it's place. Be silent. I don't want to hear, or see it. Throw a disc in a cd drive in it, and it begins a clear hum-buzz. Throw it in the second case I have right here, from cooler master, with no deadening, and it sounds like a table saw.
The first words of Gamers Nexus in a review: "We like this case." GN never says we like this, wtf D: this has to be the best case in the history of mankind lol
after buying the mini C define series 2 years ago Id defs consider another mini for my next build, the mini C is an amazing case for its price that supports the noctua D15
As a Swede I was allready eyeing this case to replace my OLD fractal case that won't let me put in a large GPU. Nice to see they still create great cases.
Late to this party, but I love the guy picking his nose in the reflection at 12:32. Awesome job on the review, helped me decide this was the case for me even 1 year on.
@@kingjon5818 Nah look again, fingers are up by eyes but where's that thumb at, only backed up by the after rub. I know a sneak nose pick when I see it, I was 9 years old once. :P
You can't deny Fractal has a record of trend-setting with their designs. Glad to see something truly new in the case space that doesn't sacrifice any one aspect to achieve greatness in another. Just wish it wasn't $$$.
I have always droned on about Fractal & other top brands. You may pay more, but if you want best chance of headache free its no brainer. Case = Fractal, Cooler/Fans = Noctua, PSU = Seasonic, SSDs = Samsung, HDDs = WD/HGST enterprise. (im not getting into CPU/mobo, but when working in large hardware retailer i saw more RMAs of one CPU brand in 1 month, vs a lifetime of dead cpus from other brand) Ill let you guess whos who.
Fractal CS is amazing. They've always been extremely helpful. Even out of warranty they only charged me shipping for a replacement part. Fractal service is among the best in the business.
I'm here just to say that positive content is also appreciated. I find the design of the case without exhaust and positive pressure interesting, it's quite different from what we are used to seeing.
When this includes five large fans I think people should be VERY lenient on the price factor for this case, you're saving at least $50 in your build by getting this vs. the competition.
Your point is well taken, but $50 seems like a mild overstatement. Cheaper cases often come with 2-3 fans, so this case only nets you 2-3 more. You can buy a 5-pack of Arctic P14s for like $35. I think they cost about $10 individually. The Torrent does look like a nice case, though, and $200 certainly isn't a bad investment given that you can reuse cases for multiple builds. Glad to see a return to top-mounted PSUs, which IMO were always unfairly derided. Bottom mounting has its downsides too; for example, I'm not thrilled about putting the intake for my most important component right up against a carpeted floor. Also a modular PSU on the bottom can crowd out bottom intake fans, even in cases that are explicitly designed to accommodate them (like the Define R5). Fractal obviously came to a similar conclusion in designing the Torrent. Shame that the Torrent doesn't have more space for HDDs.
Really hope GN compare these 180mm fans to Silverstone's. Strangely Silverstone have recently announced Air Penetrator PWM ARGB 180mm fans - MAKE THEM FIGHT!
I can't imagine being one of the fractal engineers and seeing this review. It's extremely rare to see Steve this positive about any case. The engineers should show this review to their superiors to get a bonus. 😅
I went Gigabyte MB in my last build and have built a couple of rigs because of the great VRM results around the CPU block. Also, have used their GPUs. My son and a friend have bought their monitors, they look nice. I can’t even imagine what they were thinking releasing these PSUs, to protect brand image.
I have a ton of respect for Fractal - I have a Fractal Define, its simple and unassuming and so clean looking inside. I would buy another Fractal case in a heartbeat.
Bought the case last week to accommodate my huge Aorus 3080 master. Amazing case with amazing thermals. Even my wife was talking about how cool it was and that never happens. Love the integrated gpu bracket so much too. Fractal has a customer for life. I loved my old Meshify C but this case is on another level.
My Fractal Define 5 has seen several builds over the years & I still love it. Fractal builds outstanding well designed cases. You will never regret ANY of their products, They make very good PSU's and AIO stuff too.
I prefer watching videos of products you guys like. It's easy to bash on something not well made, and get a laugh out of it, but seeing an objective review of a good product makes me genuinely satisfied
Fractal has made a customer for life out of me, their cases always feel well thought out and perform competitively on all the cooling benchmarks; not to mention their quality and innovative featuress. I'm on my fourth Fractal case and I will certainly getting this case for a new build!
Me too. They're now "good unless proven otherwise" in my books. Too many good cases, too many people happy with their after sales support for me to be skeptical by default anymore.
I will probably buy a Meshify 2 Case cause it's cheaper and I personally like the design of the front more. But still every case from them looks better and has better airflow than my current one. Also I just like their the most out off all the cases I have looked at for a new build.
I've got the Meshify C myself. Not the best performing case, but its my first build, and I loaded it up with the 7 fans it would hold. The cable management is amazing, especially from a newbie's point of view. The design is attractive in a minimalist sense, intake air filtration does really well, and the case itself is just solid.
As somebody still using a limited edition white RV02, modded for a 540 rad (180x3) in the bottom. It makes me so happy to hear somebody who still knows about this.
Just got this case and WOW I was not prepared for how massive it is. Not sure why I thought it was smaller, but online media really doesn't convey how big this case is. With that said, it was one of the better computer builds I've done. So much room to work in. And the fact it's not doused in RGB is a bonus. Still an amazing case 3 years later.
Unsurprising that fractal did a gud one. A good design company that stays in their lane like noctua. They’ve had some misses but my meshify c is very nice to work with.
@@OptimumSlinky I came to these comments just to see what OP was talking about. Now I remember the Nano S where only blower style coolers would work decently because of damn nearzero clearance between the PSU cover and the GPU fans.
Fractal has always been decent but this is on another level. Everything seems like it was actually considered for its function instead of just thrown on because they had machining for it already lol hope other companies follow. Thanks for highlighting it Steve!
They always been GOOD for me. The best. I worked at large retailer and built hundreds of systems. The only brand that had no threaded screws and NEVER required pushing back plane in to fit mobo (as in the case is straight & true) was Fractal. Their support is 2nd to none. Will answer you within 24 hours and send you stuff anywhere in world for free if you need it. Like a Nocuta. Ive personally had a $400 lian li case, they make good stuff but their support? no competition vs fractal.
I love Fractal cases. They are well-made using durable materials with their customers in mind. Good air flow and cable management. Looks nice without being ostentatious to boot.
My 1st big mistake when I started building my own PC is that I chose aesthetics over function. I had this case with a massive front and side glass, solid top, rbg all over the place and only 1 exhaust. It was getting freaking hot and you could literally feel it in the room. Now I've changed to a front mesh with 3 exhaust and all black fans, kinda look sexier tbh.
Yea i did the same bought the Corsair Crystal 280x because it looked awesome^^ going for this case now in my 2nd build hopefully it will tame my i7 12th gen nicely :P
Just ordered this after watching this “old” review. I’m actually excited for once in a long time with regards to the pc space the past couple of years. Thanks, back to you Steve!
Fractal is killing it lately. Built a new PC last year in the Meshify C after seeing positive reviews on this channel, and I absolutely love it. Great performance with no compromise on the aesthetics. Good to see that they are still innovating high quality airflow cases, and branching out to different price points as well.
"Burned out husks of GigaByte GP-P750GM PSU's can be removed, As long as they haven't arc-welded themselves to the chassis" Bravo; This alone made my night. Please don't ever stop.
Excellent intake in the front, excellent intake right below the GPU. I honestly don't know how you'd really get much better than this. I want this case. Thanks for the great review!
I've been a happy Fractal Designs customer for a while now. Thoughtfully designed, practical, well performing, good value, good build quality, tasteful aesthetics. I'm not surprised they put out another good product.
I have this case now for 2 years. Very good case. Very quiet and keeps temps cool. Also easy to work with and attractive looking in person. Totally recommend.
This seems to be an awesome case, and I like how they designed it to put the power supply on top. But I must say that looking at those prices, it still amazes me how the Phanteks P400A, being less than half the price of this, it's still in a great position in the charts.
I bought the P400A for the build i bought for my son, and even though i have the Enthoo Evolv case because i love the design despite the somewhat poorer performance, I still eye my sons case jealously at times because of the meld of great performance and design.
This looks like a solid case. I picked up a Meshify C a couple years ago for a spare build and really like it. Fractal seems to have their stuff together with cases, so I'd be more than willing to spring for another in a future build.
Just bought this one for a new AM5 build, pretty much entirely decided by this video. Love the PSU placement, roomy interior, and full array of giant fans to cool the 95c processor. Can't wait!!
*shrug* DeepCool Matrexx 40/55 and CL500, DIYPC Vanguard V8, Apex A1, Corsair 275R Airflow, InWin CJ712...to name a few. Plastic front grills with fine mesh have been around for ages. A few angles added doesn't make it revolutionary.
@@MarkusArkus5 That's your prerogative. I was referring to the torrent's design, not the meshify. That said...Cooler Master K281 for pre-meshify textured fine mesh front. Still not sorry.
Was very interested to watch this review. "Overall positive" is about the highest praise GN gives a case... It seems like a very nice case, and I am planning to shop this price range on my next build, but I'm not sure this has knocked me off the Define 7 yet.
I've been loving this case. One minor gripe I have about it (or rather with Fractal themselves) is that Fractal never made reverse flow fans which would look really nice in the bottom intake of this case. There are a handful of companies that make reverse flow fans but in my search none of them are compatible with RGB Fusion (but are compatible with basically everything else). So if you don't like seeing the X cage and want RGB fans, you should commit to basically any other RGB solution.
Awesome review Steve! I was about to buy the Meshify as a case upgrade from the budget Focus, but this has peaked my interest, that front panel design is very eye-catching. Glad to see Fractal kicking ass and with your seal of approval, this case seems like a superior choice. Anything that isn't an 011 Dynamic is interesting at this point.
The O11 is both easy and really good for water cooling at the same time. You can cram in 3 rads or 2 rads + one of the aftermarket distro plates specifically designed for the case. I get why people like it, but it definitely has been a bit overused, even for simple air cooling setups it wasn't really designed for.
You have shifted to a different timeline. Trump didn't happen, we saved the climate 40 years ago, everyone is wearing masks and getting vaccinated because they care about their peers, and Steve can like a product.
It's funny that they have their own tools that they sell on their store, but Steve continues to use the Phillips screw driver provided by BeQuiet's cooler in their videos. Don't get me wrong; it's a great screw driver I love mine as well.
I love the styling on this case, and the design overall is really good. I, however, have invested a lot into my current PC in regards to fans and cooling. 2xLL140s, 3xLL120s, 280mm AiO. I'd love to see this case with a fanless version at a reduced price. Even with my fan composition, it would definitely cool better than my current Fractal Meshify C.
@@chiciu I have the white Meshify C. Been looking to get a new case that's a lil bigger. The Torrent looks great, but I don't feel like wasting money on the fans it comes with
I saw Dimitri review of this case, and was like Man can't wait for Steve's review and Noise normalized testing. The white one is very pretty. I'll definately consider this one for my next build.
Fantastic review and what an awesome case. I just received mine today and I did NOT expect it to be as big as it is or as nice as it is. Much nicer in person I think.
Okay since fractal has been the gold standard for cases since the R4, seeing them do 180s will likely mean 180s will become standard now. Same way the meshify caused a wave of mesh front cases with transparent side panels and how the node 202 caused console shaped itx cases.
“People don’t buy good cases” I mean I bought a case because you said “we don’t have a problem recommending this” & “we don’t hate it”. Pretty sure the 500A sold out solidly.
They definitely do! They try to put it under the carpet as much as they can! What we would have hoped to see is full ”send your psu back to us we will send something much better back”! Noup… nothing like that did not happen until the pressure did get too big…
So cool to see such a positive review, this must certainly be Hardware of the Year, with that level of competency and attention to detail, being such a rare commodity today. Good job Fractal, I think I know what my next case will be!
I bought the case after the review, especially if the next graphics cards produce more waste heat I think this will be one of the best cases. I would also like to point out the quality of the review, which is exceptional. One of the few points that were criticized about the quality was the edge in front of the upper element, which also does not fit perfectly on my case. Also, the info that the front fans must be disassembled to remove the lower tray. I had forgotten this detail and had to disassemble them again and thought, ah shit, that's what steve meant. This depth that comes only through years of experience and also the transfer for less experienced builders. Really terrific. And as a bonus even accommodating if you have ordered something in the store and made a mistake. I wish the team that it continues to have much success in the future.
This is one of the innovative cases I've seen in a long time, and I dig the Dell Precision-y workstation look on the front. Might be time to finally retire the ancient 650D. Also never stop the unsolicited Gigabyte bashing it never will get old. Thanks Steve.
Yay for Fractal for winning Steve over! As someone that has used a Define R4, Define R6, and currently using a Meshify 2 XL (and the R6 reused as a NAS build), I've always liked Fractal cases and I love their expansion into newer designs. It's a shame that the Torrent isn't really a watercooling-optimised case otherwise I'd get one...
Really love this case, even if I prefer not having a heavy brick on top, just for balance (it's not an actual problem, just for peace of mind). I prefer the O11 side psu implementation. But if I didn't have an XL already, this would be my case.
My friend mentioned this case shortly after you posted this video, I ordered one that day. Well finished a loop in it and must say that it was very nice to build in.
I had seen this and saved it for days and it wasn't until I started watching it that i realized this was a fractal case. I had always dismissed them as being boring outside of the Meshify. Very nice. Bigger than I expected as well.
UPDATE - Fractal Torrent fan hub issue details - th-cam.com/video/ytxtbLou978/w-d-xo.html
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Well, it has my view!
Hopefully it does well I've shared on my social media accounts. It's been 18 minutes and it has 6k views
Not gonna lie, it is more entertaining when you blast something vs say its good. A positive review just feels like an ad, lol. I think that says more about the viewer than the creator, though.. Still watched it, it was still entertaining, love you GN
This was one of my all time favorite reviews. I don't watch GN to see products get slammed. I watch you because you do rigorous testing and honest reviews. Great to see a product in the market place that meets your standards.
Don’t worry about views. You are at a position where you get them regardless. Especially pls don’t end up being one of these channels I watch where they just do only what gets views.
Positive and happy Steve? Damn, best marketing ever for Fractal
Companies have finally learned that our critical outlook benefits them greatly when they release something really good!
@@GamersNexus for those who care lol
@@GamersNexus It's like how my dad never once approved of me and if he did I'd be blown away!
@@GamersNexus As it should be! BTW, thanks a lot for your videos. It helped me decide my first PC case and went for a Lancool II Mesh that I absolutely loved.
Yeah this has definitely made me even more of a Fractal fan, love their aesthetic. Cool to see Steve happy about a case. The only thing I am concerned about is where I would mount the 240mm AIO I just bought recently, in the front? Tubes on top of course!
I'll never get tired of the clip montage of Gigabyte PSU's blowing up
"and can be removed if they haven't arc welded themselves to the chassis" LMAO the Shaaaade :P
Want to see a 10 hour compilation of it?
Yeah not great advert..gigabytes 3080 l got..and trying to find their software for it..plus the state of their websites...then these exploding psus...yeah gotta say l wouldnt buy anything gigabyte at mo..
@@kingarthur7250 did your PC blow up so you couldn't finish the comment? hehe
Didn't you see the press release? It didn't blow up. Some tech outlets just made it feel so unappreciated it just couldn't live anymore.
Case is so good, Steve had to mention Gigabyte just to reach his normal review roast quota.
Ouch🎇 :)
The level of vitriol he has towards them right now means we'll get plenty of meme worthy quotes about it.
🤣🤣🤣🤣💪🏽gold
Thanks Steve, back to you Steve
Steve from GN: "We like this case!"
Everyone at Fractal's HQ: *pops Champagne*
Engineers listen to Steve and you will make the company the best it can be. Just don't forget about Steve.
a complete 180 from the fractal era lol
I think he liked the Define 7 too, just with the caveat to remove the door and consider removing that obstructive fan filter with all those weird plastic bits coming off of it.
@@misfortunearchitect7261 The meshify is good too from memory
This is very obviously a case that had some engineering put into it. Clearly they started with an idea of great airflow, and worked around it to make it also look good. I like when functionality doesn't come as an afterthought.
I've been using Fractal Design cases for years, I use them in all custom builds for clients and I also use them personally. 12 years ago I picked up the Arc Midi R2, and back then this could've for sure been considered the Torrent of that era. It didn't look very good, but it was a monolithic rectangle designed with airflow in mind and lots of utility. The main reason I purchased it was to have a case with good airflow, yet loads of utility. It was the only case I could find that allowed the option of installing EIGHT internal drives, and this WASN'T including the 2.5" mounting slots in the cable management space.
Fast forward to the Torrent, and it is a straight upgrade from that rickety Arc Midi R2. The Full size variant sports the option of installing 2 3.5" drives, along with 4 2.5" drives, all neatly located in the cable management space. This is a far cry from the massive storage expandability offered by the Arc Midi, but these days primary storage is often integrated into the motherboard as NVME, with additional bays serving as supplemental storage, so it makes sense.
It is hands down the best case I've ever built in, it looks fantastic, and it is guaranteed to keep everything inside nice and cool. I often do builds for clients around the Torrent if their budget permits it, and most of the time it does. It is such a nice case to build in due to how much room there is. Even the Compact, which is significantly smaller, is still a dream to build in.
"That's if it hasn't arc welded itself to the chassis" - Pure gold.
I probably laughed a little too hard on that one.
80+ Gold?
as soon as i heard it i knew i fould find this comment below :D
I came to the comments to make sure that was mentioned. And so not disappointed. Lmao. So beautifully said.
wait where was this, and can someone explain the reference?
i like the positive content because it shows you don’t just trash every product you review, you just have high standards, and it makes a recommendation from GN very significant. Love the case and cooler reviews!
Yes, we need to avoid the peasant sucking up to a king approach that many take. Instead, we need the consumer shareholder approach. We should be able to reign any company to our favor no less than a larger individual shareholder does with hard factual data to benefit the consumer space. It's like trying to argue against a mutually beneficial relationship you can't unless you're a masochist lol. Our lives, our spending power, so it should be our future for us to decide.
there's a whole system in place to take your money and give you trash. capitalism or "the free marketplace of whatever trash we sell you" good to have somebody who's speaking the truth
That side-by-side when you were referencing cases in the same catagory was damn nice
I just finished my dream build with this case. 3080, I7 12700K. I went from a cheap Corsair case to this. At first I thought something was broken, the computer was so quiet and cool. I plugged in a Wat meter and ran some benchmarks. Nope, it's just that cool and quiet. It's incredible how much difference there is to the old case. Sure, it's expensive, but for me it was worth every cent.
There are 2 things which are still a deal breaker for me.
Iam not sure if it has a dust filter, which is a must, and it needs 360mm Radiator support on the top but that area is blocked by the ugly Psu holder .. Not only ugly but it blocks one of the most used areas for 360mm rads
@@ICEMANZIDANE It has easily removable dust filters both in the front and bottom.
12:29 When your nose scratching gets immortalized in the video by spinning case reflections.
Nice job fractal.
Can we stop for a moment and give Fractal some appreciation for making the supports for the nylon mesh match up with the ribs in the front panel of the case, so that it reduces the amount of airflow blocked by the mesh support? Just a nice little attention to detail bit there.
I'm not in the market for a new case right now, but if I were, this would definitely get consideration. Well done, Fractal.
Agreed, I've always been a fan of Fractal's mesh filters, even if some people avoid using them for increased airflow. I just like the idea of having blocked out majority of the dust and reducing the amount of dusting I need to do, especially when my case is on the floor.
I really like the combination of high front airflow + bottom airflow. Fits very well with an air cooling focused build and high wattage GPUs these days.
For water cooling I'd probably go with something else, the O11's layout is more ideal there.
Fractal Design is top notch brand like Noctua. Theyll send you stuff for free if you need it across other side of world. I have always droned on about Fractal & other top brands. You may pay more, but if you want high chance of headache free its no brainer. Case = Fractal, Cooler/Fans = Noctua, PSU = Seasonic, SSDs = Samsung, HDDs = WD/HGST enterprise. (im not getting into CPU/mobo, but when working in large hardware retailer i saw more RMAs of one CPU brand in 1 month, vs a lifetime of dead cpus from other brand) Ill let you guess whos who.
@@fredfinks Well now I just feel like I'm hanging as far as the cpu RMAs.
That top mounted PSU is oddly nostalgic.
Nice to see a different style from Fractal.
Been thinking that, with the increased thermals of GPUs, going back to top mounted PSUs is not a bad idea.
I exclusively build sleepers and only now realized that this is an oddity lol.
Nostalgic but at the same time found a way to improve on what made top mount psu's annoying.
@@sirmonkey1985 i always hated cable management of the top mounted units.... until i saw this.
This would take some getting used to the PSU placement again. After GN's review of the 011 dynamic and the rear PSU compartment, not sure I want to go back to this style. Having good airflow is nice, just really appreciate the 011's not being so top heavy much more.
This might just be the most positive GN review ever. For cases it almost definitely is. Good job, Fractal, you played hardcore and got past the last boss.
Thought I heard boss music playing in the background 😂
@12:30 guy in the glass reflection picking/itching his nose shoutout. MVP.
Yeah this case is off the chain. I hope they keep producing it for a long time. In addition to all of the great features you covered, I'm also a fan of the top-mounted PSU. Having the PSU on the top means I can put server-grade motherboards inside - usually these have their power inputs on the top. This means it's SSI-CEB compatibility really means something. I won't be building anything in the near future, but this goes to the top of my list for when the time comes.
Just ordered one for my new 9800X3D build, it’s still going strong apparently!
@@genelangan999 Same here, upgrading from AM4 to AM5. Will officially be my first non-prebuilt PC and I'm excited! This case looks sick and the noise it would produce wouldn't even be a problem for me, as long as it does what it's designed to do. I actually really like this airflow layout, it makes sense.
I’m loving the Gigabyte burns that are put into the review. They burn almost as bad as a Gigabyte power supply
Ouchy Ouch Ouch! 🎇🎇
@@BeB02090 Annnnnnnd the GPU is dead.
@@matasa7463 And there ain't no bringing that one back. It's gone.....
"Gigabyte PSUs are easily removeable as long as they haven't arc welded themselves to the chassis"
Sic burn.
Still not as bad a burn if you got one of their PSUs from a bundle on Newegg
oh yeah, they burn sickly for sure
This aged both like milk and fine wine at the same time.
@@NoTraceOfSense fermented milk?? yummy
"Congratulations Fractal, you've won the game!"
Im shocked, just shocked I tell you!
Its fractal design. Fractal for cases, Noctua for fans/coolers, Seasonic for PSUs, Samsung for SSDs, WD/HGST enterprise for HDDs, etc. Fractal will repsond to you within 24 hours, theyll also send shit across the world to you for free if you need it. Like Noctua. Good luck in dealing with all those chinese case brands. Lian Li make good cases but their support is night/day compared to Fractal.
That line made me lose The Game.
@@fredfinks seasonic is not the best psu OEM lol. There really isn't a best.
@@fredfinks there are good cases as fractal too, noctua is overpriced, seasonic is good but there are cheaper/better models than seasonic's, who tf buys samsung SSDs and why does HDD choice matter in basic PC building? its not like u gonna use the HDDs for windows, there are literally no difference between WD/toshiba/seagate HDDs. yeah there are a TINY difference between those but its so insignificant it doesnt even matter. samsung SSDs arent bad but they are too pricey, there are SSDs similar to theirs with similar/better performance. so stop with this "A BRAND for that and B BRAND for that" it doesnt work like that in PC building.
@@fredfinks Vouching for this. Although I no longer use a Fractal, their customer service was extremely responsive and nice and sent me a front panel cable replacement for the then-already-old Define Mini non-C, no cost no receipt awkwardness required.
(They also ignored me when I emailed back asking where I can leave a positive feedback for their customer service, but I digress.)
When Steve is visibly excited in the opening sequence you've made a good product
Finally doing an all-new build and this case was a no-brainer, based on GN testing and reviews. Thank you, GN team, for always helping to guide us in a good direction.
Same. I've long thought modern cases with open tops seemed ill suited for air cooled CPUs, for the reasons stated in this review. Moving air directly above the CPU cooler (whether in or out) doesn't make sense. And I prefer air cooling, because of the greater reliability, longevity, and cost-effectiveness while barely-if-at-all compromising on performance. This case absolutely nails the needs of air cooling, in addition to being a perfectly good design for water cooling as well, with some limitations.
All jokes about black rectangles aside, that's why I like them: I don't want a _gamer_ case. I want a case that looks sleek and simple but isn't a pain to work in. The Define 7 and Meshify 2 are awesome for that, especially since they come with solid side panels as well.
I have a fractal design r4 from 2011.
I'll pass on new front panel usbs if I have to, the sheer sound deadening that case is capable of is insane.
I'm sure it has its drawbacks, but I don't care. It's a black, inoffensive box, that knows it's place. Be silent. I don't want to hear, or see it.
Throw a disc in a cd drive in it, and it begins a clear hum-buzz. Throw it in the second case I have right here, from cooler master, with no deadening, and it sounds like a table saw.
I love my Define 7!
Also those blackout cases can accomodate one of those pink "waifu" GPUs without anyone being the wiser.
I agree. I have the R5 and the R7, and plan to keep them until the ATX standard dies.
It can be more than a black rectangle without being "gamer."
The first words of Gamers Nexus in a review: "We like this case."
GN never says we like this, wtf D: this has to be the best case in the history of mankind lol
Fractal sales : stonks
I hope Fractal makes this a full-fledged Case Series, and go "Torrent Compact" and "Torrent Mini"!
Torrent Mini could be an buy for me, after the reviews are in of cause ;).
well they could rain down a torrent of case models.
That would be great. I really like the look of this case but full tower is too big
Micro Torrent Thepiratebay Edition IS the ultimate naming scheme available for a PC case in this Universe.
after buying the mini C define series 2 years ago Id defs consider another mini for my next build, the mini C is an amazing case for its price that supports the noctua D15
As a Swede I was allready eyeing this case to replace my OLD fractal case that won't let me put in a large GPU.
Nice to see they still create great cases.
Just keep Cheetos and Doritos away from it!
Late to this party, but I love the guy picking his nose in the reflection at 12:32. Awesome job on the review, helped me decide this was the case for me even 1 year on.
His eyes
@@kingjon5818 Nah look again, fingers are up by eyes but where's that thumb at, only backed up by the after rub. I know a sneak nose pick when I see it, I was 9 years old once. :P
You can't deny Fractal has a record of trend-setting with their designs. Glad to see something truly new in the case space that doesn't sacrifice any one aspect to achieve greatness in another. Just wish it wasn't $$$.
Agreed. The included fans do add incredible value IMHO. Can't wait to see "street" price of the beast.
@@BeB02090 Cases usually retail at close to MSRP even in Russia.
@@DzinkyDzink for better or worse.
They're never really drop in price either, so expensive case will stay expensive until discontinued.
I have always droned on about Fractal & other top brands. You may pay more, but if you want best chance of headache free its no brainer. Case = Fractal, Cooler/Fans = Noctua, PSU = Seasonic, SSDs = Samsung, HDDs = WD/HGST enterprise. (im not getting into CPU/mobo, but when working in large hardware retailer i saw more RMAs of one CPU brand in 1 month, vs a lifetime of dead cpus from other brand) Ill let you guess whos who.
Holy crap at 12:30 I just casually picked my nose and saw the reflexion in the plastic of a guy picking his nose. My heart skipped a few beats.
There are 2 things that never gets old: Coolermaster H500P falling apart in Steve's hand and Gigabyte PSU exploding.
Cooler Master fixed the H500P. I wonder if Gigabyte will.
Nice try.
And NZXT H1 riser catching fire and MSI dragon being buried
Fractal CS is amazing. They've always been extremely helpful. Even out of warranty they only charged me shipping for a replacement part. Fractal service is among the best in the business.
I'm here just to say that positive content is also appreciated. I find the design of the case without exhaust and positive pressure interesting, it's quite different from what we are used to seeing.
When this includes five large fans I think people should be VERY lenient on the price factor for this case, you're saving at least $50 in your build by getting this vs. the competition.
True, true !!!
I am curious though whether Silverstone's new Air Penetrator 184i ARGB fans are better though...
Your point is well taken, but $50 seems like a mild overstatement. Cheaper cases often come with 2-3 fans, so this case only nets you 2-3 more. You can buy a 5-pack of Arctic P14s for like $35. I think they cost about $10 individually.
The Torrent does look like a nice case, though, and $200 certainly isn't a bad investment given that you can reuse cases for multiple builds. Glad to see a return to top-mounted PSUs, which IMO were always unfairly derided. Bottom mounting has its downsides too; for example, I'm not thrilled about putting the intake for my most important component right up against a carpeted floor. Also a modular PSU on the bottom can crowd out bottom intake fans, even in cases that are explicitly designed to accommodate them (like the Define R5). Fractal obviously came to a similar conclusion in designing the Torrent.
Shame that the Torrent doesn't have more space for HDDs.
@@RedundancyDept My estimates are a bit behind the times, last year it was hard to get fans but I guess things have settled down.
@@RedundancyDept Not 180mm fans.
My Thoughts: "Sounds good but I don't need a new case"
Steve: "it revives 180mm fans"
My Thoughts: "Hmm maybe it's time for a new case"
I'm seriously thinking about an upgrade to this from fractal 5. Perhaps when the new cpu's and ddr 5 finally kick in.
Are they standard though? 200 would have felt safer.
180mm... the forgotten bastard child, and one which you will forget about as quickly as you remembered they existed
It got me looking on My LancooI II mesh. Do I need a 360 THICC rad in front?
Really hope GN compare these 180mm fans to Silverstone's.
Strangely Silverstone have recently announced Air Penetrator PWM ARGB 180mm fans - MAKE THEM FIGHT!
I'm honestly such a case nerd, I love these case reviews so much.
Bought this case after this review, drastically lowered my GPU temps over my NZXT H710. Thanks for the awesome reviews!
Would have bought it much sooner, but it got stuck in recall, so had to wait a while. I'm not even going to be using the fan hub
do you recommend to install fans in the bottom under the GPU or is it enough with just them 2 fans in the front ?
@@DayOn3s It comes with 2 fans in the front and 3 fans in the bottom. They don't interfere with anything so no need to remove the bottom ones
I can't imagine being one of the fractal engineers and seeing this review. It's extremely rare to see Steve this positive about any case. The engineers should show this review to their superiors to get a bonus. 😅
I agree!
0:02 Look how happy he looks :) He has shiny eyes
I would like to thank Gigabyte for the endless supply of jokes.
Would you go as far and call it a Power Supply of Jokes?
@@irgnedeinname id rather not have it kill me
I went Gigabyte MB in my last build and have built a couple of rigs because of the great VRM results around the CPU block. Also, have used their GPUs. My son and a friend have bought their monitors, they look nice. I can’t even imagine what they were thinking releasing these PSUs, to protect brand image.
@@abunchofiguanaswithinterne2186 bruh 😹
@@ninez5740 if you have one of their waterblocks or A520 boards (which i doubt given what you said about VRM), you should be careful
I have a ton of respect for Fractal - I have a Fractal Define, its simple and unassuming and so clean looking inside. I would buy another Fractal case in a heartbeat.
Bought the case last week to accommodate my huge Aorus 3080 master. Amazing case with amazing thermals. Even my wife was talking about how cool it was and that never happens. Love the integrated gpu bracket so much too. Fractal has a customer for life. I loved my old Meshify C but this case is on another level.
Did you AIO cpu?
My Fractal Define 5 has seen several builds over the years & I still love it. Fractal builds outstanding well designed cases. You will never regret ANY of their products, They make very good PSU's and AIO stuff too.
I prefer watching videos of products you guys like. It's easy to bash on something not well made, and get a laugh out of it, but seeing an objective review of a good product makes me genuinely satisfied
Same
Fractal has made a customer for life out of me, their cases always feel well thought out and perform competitively on all the cooling benchmarks; not to mention their quality and innovative featuress. I'm on my fourth Fractal case and I will certainly getting this case for a new build!
And they look good on top of everything! A rare feat among a space with 1000 brands!!
They even have excellent customer support, should you ever need something replaced.
Me too. They're now "good unless proven otherwise" in my books. Too many good cases, too many people happy with their after sales support for me to be skeptical by default anymore.
I will probably buy a Meshify 2 Case cause it's cheaper and I personally like the design of the front more.
But still every case from them looks better and has better airflow than my current one.
Also I just like their the most out off all the cases I have looked at for a new build.
I've got the Meshify C myself. Not the best performing case, but its my first build, and I loaded it up with the 7 fans it would hold. The cable management is amazing, especially from a newbie's point of view. The design is attractive in a minimalist sense, intake air filtration does really well, and the case itself is just solid.
As somebody still using a limited edition white RV02, modded for a 540 rad (180x3) in the bottom. It makes me so happy to hear somebody who still knows about this.
Just got this case and WOW I was not prepared for how massive it is. Not sure why I thought it was smaller, but online media really doesn't convey how big this case is.
With that said, it was one of the better computer builds I've done. So much room to work in. And the fact it's not doused in RGB is a bonus. Still an amazing case 3 years later.
Holy shit, shots fired 🤣 almost spat my drink out when he said “if they haven’t arc wielded themselves to the chassis”
Unsurprising that fractal did a gud one. A good design company that stays in their lane like noctua. They’ve had some misses but my meshify c is very nice to work with.
Eh, Fractal has had some misses; its ITX case was atrocious.
Love my meshify c too
@@OptimumSlinky I came to these comments just to see what OP was talking about. Now I remember the Nano S where only blower style coolers would work decently because of damn nearzero clearance between the PSU cover and the GPU fans.
Fractal definetly had some bad Cases but also alot of good ones. Got the Meshify 2 Compact and a Noctua Cooler and they work beautifully togheter :D
Meshify c gang here. Fractal is serious company, totally agree
Fractal has always been decent but this is on another level. Everything seems like it was actually considered for its function instead of just thrown on because they had machining for it already lol hope other companies follow. Thanks for highlighting it Steve!
They always been GOOD for me. The best. I worked at large retailer and built hundreds of systems. The only brand that had no threaded screws and NEVER required pushing back plane in to fit mobo (as in the case is straight & true) was Fractal. Their support is 2nd to none. Will answer you within 24 hours and send you stuff anywhere in world for free if you need it. Like a Nocuta. Ive personally had a $400 lian li case, they make good stuff but their support? no competition vs fractal.
I love Fractal cases. They are well-made using durable materials with their customers in mind. Good air flow and cable management. Looks nice without being ostentatious to boot.
2 years later and we have 2 of these cases in our house largely due to this review. Absolutely love em. Thanks!
Seeing Steve smile actually made me smile.
Yes, Steve smiling seems to be rare indeed!
Yeah… that happens too seldom… pity that most pc hardware are… well not so good to put it nicely….
I was super stoked when I saw the video on Patreon. I was hoping to not wait too long to see the review.
Always been a fan of fractal cases. Perfect black rectangles.
My 1st big mistake when I started building my own PC is that I chose aesthetics over function. I had this case with a massive front and side glass, solid top, rbg all over the place and only 1 exhaust. It was getting freaking hot and you could literally feel it in the room. Now I've changed to a front mesh with 3 exhaust and all black fans, kinda look sexier tbh.
Yea i did the same bought the Corsair Crystal 280x because it looked awesome^^ going for this case now in my 2nd build hopefully it will tame my i7 12th gen nicely :P
Just ordered this after watching this “old” review. I’m actually excited for once in a long time with regards to the pc space the past couple of years. Thanks, back to you Steve!
I did the same such a nice case to will with. Also big enough to double as a coffee table 😂
@@alistairmckellar wish I could attach a picture she is certainly a big beach.
For the first time in many years I'm actually excited to get my hands on this case, well done Fractal well done.
The depressing side effect of things being good is that they can’t be roasted by Steve.
Thats why they kept roasting gigabyte instead lmao.
@@frodothehobo9581 they literally roast themselves like their psus
Fractal is killing it lately. Built a new PC last year in the Meshify C after seeing positive reviews on this channel, and I absolutely love it. Great performance with no compromise on the aesthetics. Good to see that they are still innovating high quality airflow cases, and branching out to different price points as well.
"Burned out husks of GigaByte GP-P750GM PSU's can be removed, As long as they haven't arc-welded themselves to the chassis" Bravo; This alone made my night. Please don't ever stop.
Excellent intake in the front, excellent intake right below the GPU. I honestly don't know how you'd really get much better than this. I want this case. Thanks for the great review!
"We like this case."
Dogs and cats living together!
Mass Hysteria!
Run for the hills!
A case that has won the end-game. Truly high praise from Steve!
I've been a happy Fractal Designs customer for a while now. Thoughtfully designed, practical, well performing, good value, good build quality, tasteful aesthetics. I'm not surprised they put out another good product.
its like Seasonic releasing a good PSU, or Noctua releasing a good fan/cooler. We not on poverty line, and we old enough not to put up with crap.
Lots of neat features on this case, nice to see Fractal innovating since their chassis have been very similar on the inside for many years.
I have this case now for 2 years. Very good case. Very quiet and keeps temps cool. Also easy to work with and attractive looking in person. Totally recommend.
Just saw Fractal Design post a picture of this on Instagram and the first thing I thought was "Steve is gonna love this case."
This seems to be an awesome case, and I like how they designed it to put the power supply on top. But I must say that looking at those prices, it still amazes me how the Phanteks P400A, being less than half the price of this, it's still in a great position in the charts.
I bought the P400A for the build i bought for my son, and even though i have the Enthoo Evolv case because i love the design despite the somewhat poorer performance, I still eye my sons case jealously at times because of the meld of great performance and design.
This looks like a solid case. I picked up a Meshify C a couple years ago for a spare build and really like it. Fractal seems to have their stuff together with cases, so I'd be more than willing to spring for another in a future build.
Agreed 💯
Have the Meshy C as well.
With added fans, its an awesome case. Bought mine per Steve's review. This be my next one.
Fractal has always been solid when it comes to cases.
I actually really appreciate good case reviews. I’m looking for a good case for a new build and this really helps
Hey, *I* was gonna say that...
Just bought this one for a new AM5 build, pretty much entirely decided by this video. Love the PSU placement, roomy interior, and full array of giant fans to cool the 95c processor. Can't wait!!
does the max temp still 95c?
@@sarvottampriyadarshee5425 Well ofc it does unless he set a thermal limit.
Fractal design makes some of the best cases I've ever worked with.
Can't wait to see this front grill on the next gen of cheap airflow cases the same way the meshify grill was copied.
*shrug* DeepCool Matrexx 40/55 and CL500, DIYPC Vanguard V8, Apex A1, Corsair 275R Airflow, InWin CJ712...to name a few. Plastic front grills with fine mesh have been around for ages. A few angles added doesn't make it revolutionary.
@@madguitarist
Entire Fractal Meshify Series front panel: "What, am I a joke to you?"
I don't respect that you think the design of the grill doesn't matter. "Just a few angles", yet it was copied by how many companies?
Pretty sure nobody going to copy it, it's fck ugly
@@MarkusArkus5 That's your prerogative. I was referring to the torrent's design, not the meshify. That said...Cooler Master K281 for pre-meshify textured fine mesh front. Still not sorry.
Could it be said that this is a "Best Case Scenario"?
thanks
Slow clap engaged.
Was very interested to watch this review. "Overall positive" is about the highest praise GN gives a case...
It seems like a very nice case, and I am planning to shop this price range on my next build, but I'm not sure this has knocked me off the Define 7 yet.
I've been loving this case. One minor gripe I have about it (or rather with Fractal themselves) is that Fractal never made reverse flow fans which would look really nice in the bottom intake of this case.
There are a handful of companies that make reverse flow fans but in my search none of them are compatible with RGB Fusion (but are compatible with basically everything else).
So if you don't like seeing the X cage and want RGB fans, you should commit to basically any other RGB solution.
In this case, it's a good case. And it looks good as well.
Just in case you didn't know, this was a case of good cases.
Does it ? The front looks very weird imo
Awesome review Steve! I was about to buy the Meshify as a case upgrade from the budget Focus, but this has peaked my interest, that front panel design is very eye-catching. Glad to see Fractal kicking ass and with your seal of approval, this case seems like a superior choice. Anything that isn't an 011 Dynamic is interesting at this point.
since you said it, time to increase the view count for the 011 again lol
The O11 is both easy and really good for water cooling at the same time. You can cram in 3 rads or 2 rads + one of the aftermarket distro plates specifically designed for the case. I get why people like it, but it definitely has been a bit overused, even for simple air cooling setups it wasn't really designed for.
I'm sorry did I have a stroke or did Steve say that he likes something?
You have shifted to a different timeline. Trump didn't happen, we saved the climate 40 years ago, everyone is wearing masks and getting vaccinated because they care about their peers, and Steve can like a product.
@@sverebom7069 oddly political reply
@@sverebom7069 and GPU's roam the streets looking for their next meal
I love how Steve looked visibly excited for something good for once.
Me: "Damn, a positive review."
Steve at 0:11: "Unfortunately..."
Me: "That was quick."
It's funny that they have their own tools that they sell on their store, but Steve continues to use the Phillips screw driver provided by BeQuiet's cooler in their videos. Don't get me wrong; it's a great screw driver I love mine as well.
Love my BeQuiet screw driver too!
Mine became a popular resident in my tool bag. Really decent screwdriver, especially for an included one.
I love the styling on this case, and the design overall is really good. I, however, have invested a lot into my current PC in regards to fans and cooling. 2xLL140s, 3xLL120s, 280mm AiO. I'd love to see this case with a fanless version at a reduced price. Even with my fan composition, it would definitely cool better than my current Fractal Meshify C.
A version with out fans would be great! 👌
Hello fellow meshify c owner. I crammed a 280 rad in the front and 2 x 140 fans on top in mine :)) and a pleb 120 back of course.
@@chiciu I have the white Meshify C. Been looking to get a new case that's a lil bigger. The Torrent looks great, but I don't feel like wasting money on the fans it comes with
I saw Dimitri review of this case, and was like Man can't wait for Steve's review and Noise normalized testing.
The white one is very pretty. I'll definately consider this one for my next build.
White one? Wait they have this in white? Of course they do. Silly me. Found my next case. That's me, coming from a white Meshify C.
@@BeB02090 Yup. At 4:18, you can see they have black, gray, and white. :)
@@benjaminoechsli1941 going to watch that vid, as we speak. HW Canucks here I come. Thanks for the info BTW 👍
Finally, Steve gets the fresh cool airflow his majestic hair needs!
Fantastic review and what an awesome case. I just received mine today and I did NOT expect it to be as big as it is or as nice as it is. Much nicer in person I think.
Okay since fractal has been the gold standard for cases since the R4, seeing them do 180s will likely mean 180s will become standard now. Same way the meshify caused a wave of mesh front cases with transparent side panels and how the node 202 caused console shaped itx cases.
Too bad node 202 is useless due to horrible thermals.
The extra jab at gigabyte's office survival fire starter caught me off guard, well played.
My guess is they used the name Torrent as in "a torrent of air".
"a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid."
I mean obviously, yes. Thought the Torrent comment was a clear joke...
@@GamersNexus It was hilarious, I laughed my ass off.
@@GamersNexus to be followed by the Fractal Usenet, perhaps?
woooooosh
Thanks!
“People don’t buy good cases”
I mean I bought a case because you said “we don’t have a problem recommending this” & “we don’t hate it”.
Pretty sure the 500A sold out solidly.
I purchased the P500A RGB because of Steve’s review as well. Love it!
“…with one exception…”
ROFL. Keep up with the swipes at Gigabyte - they deserve the abuse.
They definitely do! They try to put it under the carpet as much as they can! What we would have hoped to see is full ”send your psu back to us we will send something much better back”! Noup… nothing like that did not happen until the pressure did get too big…
Its nice to see a positive review now and then. Seems like we get shoveled garbage products at us all too often lately.
So cool to see such a positive review, this must certainly be Hardware of the Year, with that level of competency and attention to detail, being such a rare commodity today. Good job Fractal, I think I know what my next case will be!
12:32 - Reflection of the camera man picking his nose... nice
I bought the case after the review, especially if the next graphics cards produce more waste heat I think this will be one of the best cases. I would also like to point out the quality of the review, which is exceptional. One of the few points that were criticized about the quality was the edge in front of the upper element, which also does not fit perfectly on my case. Also, the info that the front fans must be disassembled to remove the lower tray. I had forgotten this detail and had to disassemble them again and thought, ah shit, that's what steve meant. This depth that comes only through years of experience and also the transfer for less experienced builders. Really terrific. And as a bonus even accommodating if you have ordered something in the store and made a mistake.
I wish the team that it continues to have much success in the future.
This is one of the innovative cases I've seen in a long time, and I dig the Dell Precision-y workstation look on the front. Might be time to finally retire the ancient 650D. Also never stop the unsolicited Gigabyte bashing it never will get old. Thanks Steve.
Yay for Fractal for winning Steve over!
As someone that has used a Define R4, Define R6, and currently using a Meshify 2 XL (and the R6 reused as a NAS build), I've always liked Fractal cases and I love their expansion into newer designs. It's a shame that the Torrent isn't really a watercooling-optimised case otherwise I'd get one...
I love how we moved the PSU to the basement and everyone was like yo; we like gpu temps actually.. now its back on top
There have always been some cases that had / kept top mounted PSUs (look at dell prebuilds as an example)
Really love this case, even if I prefer not having a heavy brick on top, just for balance (it's not an actual problem, just for peace of mind). I prefer the O11 side psu implementation. But if I didn't have an XL already, this would be my case.
My friend mentioned this case shortly after you posted this video, I ordered one that day. Well finished a loop in it and must say that it was very nice to build in.
I had seen this and saved it for days and it wasn't until I started watching it that i realized this was a fractal case. I had always dismissed them as being boring outside of the Meshify. Very nice. Bigger than I expected as well.