Fractal Design Torrent
Set airflow to 11
RARELY ARE WE this excited to check out a PC case. This is Fractal Design’s first full-tower case in a while, marking a departure from the comparatively basic Meshify 2 XL and Define 7 XL, both scaled-up versions of existing chassis. The Torrent was designed to be big and beautiful from the get-go, aiming to deliver a large-scale desktop experience with best-in-class cooling and Fractal’s usual clean aesthetics.
It’s certainly big, with support for E-ATX and oversized motherboards and a ton of fan space. Five PWM fans are included, either Fractal Design’s stock Dynamic or Prisma RGB offerings, depending on the model. Unusually, three of these 140mm fans are mounted in the bottom of the case cavity on a removable bracket, with a full-length air vent running along the underside. The feet hold the Torrent more than an inch above whatever surface you place it on, ensuring plenty of room underneath for exhaust airflow. At the front of the case, two hefty 180mm fans draw in air through the front grille.