Streamlined Airflow The Torrent Compact is built to air cool your compact build as efficiently as possible. Main standouts include an inspiring layout, the open front grille and two of our 180 x 38 mm Dynamic PWM fans (or Prisma ARGB fans for the RGB version) custom-made to achieve maximum air cooling while maintaining controlled noise levels. Enabling highly efficient cooling with or without a water-loop, the Torrent Compact is a perfect fit for air cooling aficionados looking for a compact case. Top-Tier Airflow Open grille and an unblocked internal layout supporting massive 180 mm fans in the front and bottom. Open for Business Space optimised, yet still capable of handling E-ATX motherboards up to 274 mm wide. Our Biggest Fans Our Fractal Design 180 x 38 mm Dynamic X2 GP-18 PWM fans (Prisma for RGB) leverage power, size and thickness for massive air-moving capacity. Exceptional GPU Cooling Open layout with expansive base intakes and extra-large fan support offers exceptional GPU cooling. Transparently Easy Seamless tempered glass panels with bolt-free top-latching mechanisms for easy handling. Streamlined Inside and Out The open interior provides plenty of breathing room for components and maximises performance potential. Power Up Top mounted aerodynamic PSU shroud with integrated ARGB light. Quick Start, Clean Finish Installation and cable management made easy by removable top bezel, cable guides and velcro ties.
Streamlined Airflow The Torrent Compact is built to air cool your compact build as efficiently as possible. Main standouts include an inspiring layout, the open front grille and two of our 180 x 38 mm Dynamic PWM fans (or Prisma ARGB fans for the RGB version) custom-made to achieve maximum air cooling while maintaining controlled noise levels. Enabling highly efficient cooling with or without a water-loop, the Torrent Compact is a perfect fit for air cooling aficionados looking for a compact case. Top-Tier Airflow Open grille and an unblocked internal layout supporting massive 180 mm fans in the front and bottom. Open for Business Space optimised, yet still capable of handling E-ATX motherboards up to 274 mm wide. Our Biggest Fans Our Fractal Design 180 x 38 mm Dynamic X2 GP-18 PWM fans (Prisma for RGB) leverage power, size and thickness for massive air-moving capacity. Exceptional GPU Cooling Open layout with expansive base intakes and extra-large fan support offers exceptional GPU cooling. Transparently Easy Seamless tempered glass panels with bolt-free top-latching mechanisms for easy handling. Streamlined Inside and Out The open interior provides plenty of breathing room for components and maximises performance potential. Power Up Top mounted aerodynamic PSU shroud with integrated ARGB light. Quick Start, Clean Finish Installation and cable management made easy by removable top bezel, cable guides and velcro ties.
Streamlined Airflow The Torrent Compact is built to air cool your compact build as efficiently as possible. Main standouts include an inspiring layout, the open front grille and two of our 180 x 38 mm Dynamic PWM fans (or Prisma ARGB fans for the RGB version) custom-made to achieve maximum air cooling while maintaining controlled noise levels. Enabling highly efficient cooling with or without a water-loop, the Torrent Compact is a perfect fit for air cooling aficionados looking for a compact case. Top-Tier Airflow Open grille and an unblocked internal layout supporting massive 180 mm fans in the front and bottom. Open for Business Space optimised, yet still capable of handling E-ATX motherboards up to 274 mm wide. Our Biggest Fans Our Fractal Design 180 x 38 mm Dynamic X2 GP-18 PWM fans (Prisma for RGB) leverage power, size and thickness for massive air-moving capacity. Exceptional GPU Cooling Open layout with expansive base intakes and extra-large fan support offers exceptional GPU cooling. Transparently Easy Seamless tempered glass panels with bolt-free top-latching mechanisms for easy handling. Streamlined Inside and Out The open interior provides plenty of breathing room for components and maximises performance potential. Power Up Top mounted aerodynamic PSU shroud with integrated ARGB light. Quick Start, Clean Finish Installation and cable management made easy by removable top bezel, cable guides and velcro ties.
Streamlined Airflow The Torrent Compact is built to air cool your compact build as efficiently as possible. Main standouts include an inspiring layout, the open front grille and two of our 180 x 38 mm Dynamic PWM fans (or Prisma ARGB fans for the RGB version) custom-made to achieve maximum air cooling while maintaining controlled noise levels. Enabling highly efficient cooling with or without a water-loop, the Torrent Compact is a perfect fit for air cooling aficionados looking for a compact case. Top-Tier Airflow Open grille and an unblocked internal layout supporting massive 180 mm fans in the front and bottom. Open for Business Space optimised, yet still capable of handling E-ATX motherboards up to 274 mm wide. Our Biggest Fans Our Fractal Design 180 x 38 mm Dynamic X2 GP-18 PWM fans (Prisma for RGB) leverage power, size and thickness for massive air-moving capacity. Exceptional GPU Cooling Open layout with expansive base intakes and extra-large fan support offers exceptional GPU cooling. Transparently Easy Seamless tempered glass panels with bolt-free top-latching mechanisms for easy handling. Streamlined Inside and Out The open interior provides plenty of breathing room for components and maximises performance potential. Power Up Top mounted aerodynamic PSU shroud with integrated ARGB light. Quick Start, Clean Finish Installation and cable management made easy by removable top bezel, cable guides and velcro ties.
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Don’t usually leave reviews but the case is real top notch, one of the best I’ve ever used to build in.
originally posted on scorptec.com.au
Fans started out with clicking noise got better over time
originally posted on scan.co.uk
Transferred my existing build out of a Corsair 275R, this case is slightly bigger and makes installation at bit easier.Has plenty of space for the Noctua NH-D15. I would not recommend this case if you are watercooling/AIO unless it is a 120mm rad used in exhaust as otherwise you have the radiator at the bottom as an intake directly on to your gpu or you need to remove the twin rgb 180mm fans at the front and use a bracket to install a 120/240/360mm rad on the front. There is no top rad mounting.For air cooled machines, this is a treat, plently of airflow from the front and bottom, but i would suggest blocking the bottom off if you are not using fans to intake on the bottom to ensure positive pressure is maintained.
| General | |
| Form Factor | Compact case |
| Max Mainboard Size | Extended ATX |
| Supported Motherboards | ATX, microATX, Mini-ITX, Extended ATX, SSI CEB |
| Internal Bays Qty | 4 |
Fractal Design Torrent Compact Tower Black
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Fractal Design Torrent Compact Black Dark Tempered Glass Case
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Fractal Design Torrent Compact Mid-Tower Case - Black RGB TG Light Tint
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Don’t usually leave reviews but the case is real top notch, one of the best I’ve ever used to build in.
Fans started out with clicking noise got better over time
Transferred my existing build out of a Corsair 275R, this case is slightly bigger and makes installation at bit easier.Has plenty of space for the Noctua NH-D15. I would not recommend this case if you are watercooling/AIO unless it is a 120mm rad used in exhaust as otherwise you have the radiator at the bottom as an intake directly on to your gpu or you need to remove the twin rgb 180mm fans at the front and use a bracket to install a 120/240/360mm rad on the front. There is no top rad mounting.For air cooled machines, this is a treat, plently of airflow from the front and bottom, but i would suggest blocking the bottom off if you are not using fans to intake on the bottom to ensure positive pressure is maintained.
I built my latest PC in this case and I love the look and build quality. I went for the ARGB version with light tint glass and I think the whole build looks great.My only problem was the tight cable management round the back of the motherboard tray, there's plenty of useful places to run cables but for large cables like the mobo power it is difficult to get everything in and also get the side panel glass on flush with the case.Overall, I'm really pleased with it (even if cable management was a bit of a pain!).
On photo:- right side - factory plastics out of the box- on the left - after cleaning and ceramic coating
Positives: Good looks, high airflow 180mm fans mean low temperatures, tasteful RGB lighting, Fan hub, GPU support bracket, optional vertical GPU mount and good range of front IO.Negatives: Cable management is frustrating as there is very little space around the back, top cover is very easily scuffed and must be screwed on to prevent it coming off too easily, due to the top mounted GPU some PCIe GPU power cables will be too short (I have a Seasonic GX-650FX with 750mm cables so I didn't need extensions) and the fan hub is only single channel.Conclusion: There is much more to like than dislike about the Fractal Torrent Compact so I would recommend it, just bear in mind you should avoid cable extensions and make sure your GPU power cable(s) are long enough.
Do recommend if you have an air-cooled build. Cable run at the back of the case is a bit tight, but so long as you aren't using extensions, or an excess of cable based modifications, led strips, custom water-cooling loops etc, Just a modest, normal gaming PC, it's a non issue. It will require a bit of thought, but its totally doable without too much effort.I recommend putting every cable you want to use through the grommets and figuring out your cable management from there before plugging anything at all into any component. Just make sure you get the minimal amount of cable crossover as possible and everything should fit nicely. If you like games like Sokoban, you will probably really enjoy this process lol.But yeah, love this case. It's beautiful, thermals are ... MoreDo recommend if you have an air-cooled build. Cable run at the back of the case is a bit tight, but so long as you aren't using extensions, or an excess of cable based modifications, led strips, custom water-cooling loops etc, Just a modest, normal gaming PC, it's a non issue. It will require a bit of thought, but its totally doable without too much effort.I recommend putting every cable you want to use through the grommets and figuring out your cable management from there before plugging anything at all into any component. Just make sure you get the minimal amount of cable crossover as possible and everything should fit nicely. If you like games like Sokoban, you will probably really enjoy this process lol.But yeah, love this case. It's beautiful, thermals are nice, especially for the low noise levels. Don't let the cable run issues turn you away form getting it if you are interested, the cable management may be a necessary procedure, but it is not a difficult one.
Fantastic case, really good looking with phenomenal airflow from the 2 stock 180mm fans. Only downside is the cable management. Even with just a basic airflow based setup, the rear panel bulges at one of the corners. Not a big deal though as it doesn’t seem to be damaging and it’s hard to notice most of the time anyway. Other than that it’s a really fun case to build in, the quality of it is easily going to last me multiple builds over the next decade or so, a really good investment.
Very good case. Yes, the space on the back is limited, but it is not too tricky to get the back panel to close, and since it is tempered glass, it is possible to see where the pressure points are. Easier with cable extensions that are able to splay out. Temps at load are about 5-10 degrees better than my previous h510 and it’s quieter at load, but it’s marginally noisier at idle (which is unsurprising as this is a very open case). Neither resulted in any thermal throttling.There is plenty of plastic in this case, and although it is certainly sturdy, it doesn’t feel quite as premium as some other alternatives. This is probably made up for by its excellent airflow design for air cooled builds.
| General | |
| Form Factor | Compact case |
| Max Mainboard Size | Extended ATX |
| Supported Motherboards | ATX, microATX, Mini-ITX, Extended ATX, SSI CEB |
| Internal Bays Qty | 4 |
