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Fractal Design Torrent RGB (Black, TG Light Tint)
An open-front, bottom-fan airflow tower with five fans included and support for E-ATX and SSI boards.
- Mid Tower
- E-ATX, SSI-EEB, SSI-CEB, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
- 461 mm
- 188 mm
- 62.89 L
PCPR score
8.3
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The short version
The Torrent moves cooling to large bottom fans that blow upward at the GPU, with an open mesh front and no top fan mounts. Fractal ships five fans in the RGB version, lists 461 mm GPU clearance, 188 mm CPU coolers and E-ATX, SSI-EEB and SSI-CEB support, and cites 2022 awards. It is big, and the missing top mounts and smaller drive count may matter to some buyers.
Pros
- Five fans included: three 140 mm and two 180 mm class (Prisma AL-14/AL-18)
- 461 mm GPU clearance with a bundled support bracket
- E-ATX, SSI-EEB and SSI-CEB boards supported
- 420 mm radiators supported at the front and bottom
- Fractal lists 2022 European Hardware Awards best ATX case
Cons
- No top fan or radiator mounts
- Large at 544 x 242 x 530 mm
- Only six drive mounts
- Open front admits more dust and noise than a closed panel
Best for
- Hot GPUs and CPUs in an air-cooled build
- Builders who want fans included
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Full specifications
Core
- Style
- Mid Tower
Fit
- Motherboard support
- E-ATX, SSI-EEB, SSI-CEB, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
- Max GPU length
- 461 mm
- Max CPU cooler height
- 188 mm
- PSU support
- ATX
- Max PSU length
- 230 mm
- Expansion slots
- 7
- 3.5" bays
- 2
- 2.5" bays
- 4
Cooling
- Front radiator
- 120, 140, 240, 280, 360, 420
- Rear radiator
- 120, 140
- Bottom radiator
- 120, 140, 240, 280, 360, 420
- Total fan mounts
- 7
- Fans included
- 5
Ports & I/O
- Front USB-C
- Yes
- Front USB-A
- 2
Physical
- Side panel
- Tempered glass
- Color
- Black
- Length
- 544 mm
- Width
- 242 mm
- Height
- 530 mm
- Volume
- 62.89 L
- Weight
- 11.1 kg
Compatibility notes
- GPU up to 461 mm; CPU coolers up to 188 mm.
- No top radiator mount; radiators go front or bottom.
- ATX PSU up to 230 mm.
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Common questions
Does the Torrent have top fan mounts?
No. Fractal lists front, bottom and rear fan mounts only.
Which fans are included?
The RGB version lists two Prisma AL-18 and three Prisma AL-14 fans, all fitted in the bottom bracket.
Does it support E-ATX?
Yes. Fractal lists E-ATX along with SSI-EEB and SSI-CEB, in addition to ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX boards.
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