Fractal Design Torrent RGB
Though the plastic portions of Fractal Design's Torrent RGB disappoint, this remains an excellent oversize tower PC case with generous airflow, a best-in-class building experience, and some of the quietest fans you’ll find.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Open grille and 180 mm front fans optimized for maximum air intake
- Newly developed 180 x 38 mm Dynamic X2 PWM or Prisma AL PWM ARGB fans (in the RGB version) leverage power, size, and thickness for massive air-moving capacity
- Includes five PWM fans (three 140 mm and two 180 mm) for balancing performance, cooling and noise
- New layout with expansive base intakes and extra-large bottom fan support offers exceptional GPU cooling
- Optional front and bottom nylon filters included, allowing the user to prioritize between dust filtering or even higher airflow
- Streamlined open interior provides plenty of breathing room for components and maximizes performance potential for both air and water cooling
PROS
+ Exceedingly easy to build inside
+ Effective use of rare top-mounted PSU
+ Premium stylish aesthetic, with two tempered-glass windows
+ Easy cable management
+ Excellent airflow, aided by silent aRGB fans
+ Supports oversize and E-ATX motherboards
CONS
- Front panel is flimsy plastic
- Feet and top panel are also plastic
- Price is high given chassis materials
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By PCMag on September 03, 2021
Though the plastic portions of Fractal Design's Torrent RGB disappoint, this remains an excellent oversize tower PC case with generous airflow, a best-in-class building experience, and some of the quietest fans you’ll find.
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