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December 2013
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The editors liked
Excellent Build Quality
Support for up to 360mm
280mm and 240mm radiator up top
Support for up to 240mm radiator in the front
Modular HDD cages
3speed fan controller for three fans
Two 2.5” drive brackets with multiple installation points
Large CPU
Excellent performance
Sturdy construction
Superb build quality
Durable paint finish
Quiet acoustics
Spacious
Support for up to ten HDDs or SSDs
Filtered Ventilation
Built-in fan controller
Simple yet appealing looks
Intelligent use of space
Included air cooling
Epi
The editors didn't like
Rubber supports for PSU are merely glued in place
Noticeable noise levels at 12V fan setting
Microscopic reset button
Hard drive installation not completely tool-less
External drive installation not completely tool-less
Plastic front panel takes away from the feel of quality of the rest of the chassis
The fact that the back plate on our Asus ROG Hero VII Maximus barely fits correctly, the non-standard fan screw fittings on the front of the case which seems impossible to get replacements for, coupled with the fact that Corsairs Obsidian 650D is only £20...
The Arc series is essentially a bridge, bringing together Fractal Design's minimalist roots and a wide audience of enthusiasts who crave big towers with tremendous cooling. In this regard, the Arc XL is a success, an oversized case that delivers excellent...
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Published: 2014-05-22, Author: Jeremy , review by: funkykit.com
Sturdy construction, Superb build quality, Durable paint finish, Quiet acoustics, Spacious, Support for up to ten HDDs or SSDs, Filtered Ventilation, Built-in fan controller, Simple yet appealing looks, Intelligent use of space, Included air cooling, Epi
Microscopic reset button, Hard drive installation not completely tool-less, External drive installation not completely tool-less, Plastic front panel takes away from the feel of quality of the rest of the chassis, Final Thoughts, What we have here reader
What we have here readers is a solid offering in the ARC XL chassis from Fractal Design. If you have a craving for a simple yet appealing chassis that has many great and modern features whilst offering an abundant amount of storage and cooling options, th...
The Fractal Arc XL is an interesting case, I love the Fractal styling and its overall build quality. The problem is combining that build quality with a case of this size leads to a case that is extremely heavy. Unless you have a specific need for a case ...
The Fractal Design XL is awfully close to the design of the ARC Midi R2 but certainly is a nice step up in terms of component size versus installation. The side see-through side panel gives it a little more niche, as well as the curvature and many option...
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Published: 2014-01-21, Author: Bruno , review by: reviewstudio.net
excellent performance
Noticeable noise levels at 12V fan setting;
Fractal Design ARC XL is a robust full-tower case, built entirely from steel, with a lot of interior space able to to fit any gaming system you'd like. The included fans do what they are supposed to do in keeping the interior cool while other fans can be ...
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Published: 2014-01-19, Author: Terry , review by: wegotserved.com
sThe Define series is the top of the Fractal Design lineup. The Arc series is Fractal Design's performance series which “lack” a few of the Cadillac features of the Define lineup. They both exhibit excellent build quality and case finishes. While the D...
Well ladies and gentlemen, there you have it. The Fractal Design ARC XL Full Tower case. Overall we have a quiet, understated black case with a brushed aluminum finish on the plastic facade. The controls and inputs are up top, so make sure you have a co...
Abstract: The Fractal Design Arc XL Case like their other Arc series cases, looks amazing and has excellent build quality. This case is very spacious and a perfect option for anyone considering building a robust system with water cooling. There's lots of drive bays...
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Published: 2013-11-20, Author: Steven , review by: legitreviews.com
The Fractal Design ARC XL has many of the same features of the ARC Midi R2, and even improves on several of those features, just in a larger case. One of the major improvements was to the 2.5″ SSD mounting behind the motherboard tray. Now using a tray des...
