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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
Abstract: Fractal Design's case arrived to me in a standard carton box with only black text regarding the name of the case, its specifications along with an actual picture of the case on the front side.On the other side of the box there was a picture of the case an...
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
Rubber supports for PSU are merely glued in place
The Arc XL is basically an Arc Midi that has been stretched vertically to give more space for drive bays, cooling and long motherboards. Fractal started with a proven design and only made things better. The feature list is quite extensive and it's all d...
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Published: 2013-10-04, Author: Samuel , review by: booredatwork.com
Abstract: There is no fancy way to put this, except to just say it. Fractal Designs' consistency is almost at a legendary level. I can't stress how great it is to make a build at booredatwork.com using a Fractal design case. Not only are we sure that we are handlin...
Let us recap my reasoning and scoring method before diving into the my final words. First I look at what the company is saying it offers. For example, say the company states the case supports large / long graphic cards or ten quiet fans. In this example, ...
Published: 2013-10-23, Author: Chad , review by: tweaktown.com
Of course, I am a bit partial to this design from its onset, and this is why I actively hunted down the ARC Midi R2 for my backup machine, but I am also looking at this with open eyes. But the same things I loved about the smaller version are found in th...
By combining the external design of the latest Arc cases with the internal design of the Define XL R2, Fractal Design has produced a chassis that is decent, albeit a little predictable. As ever, the build quality is top notch, and the Arc XL proves ver...
Loads of space for high-end components and system, Great air/water cooling capabilities, Large air filters on all intakes, Modular storage bays / 2.5″ stealth mounts, Great cable management options, Support for XL-ATX motherboards, Tough build quality, Bu
Lacks innovation,
Price£100 / $130 is no small investment, but you do get a lot in return for your money. Fractal Design have always been known for rock solid build quality and a flawless finish both inside and out of the chassis products, the Arc XL is no exception to thi...
