Love the review and the honesty that you provide about it.Most reviewers sugar coat it to much. Subscibed!

I'll never understand glass panels on the back. A metal panel with a punch out for the wires would've made the case better, and cheaper.

@charlesnix8314

2 жыл бұрын

or glass on the front and top.

Just got this case, and it’s really efficient!

I just updated my build with this case. I had the Enermax Saberay. HUGE case. Used the Enermax AIO rich turned out to be complete garbage. So I got a noctua cooler and saw that Gamers Nexus had the Torrent and Torrent Compact as the #1 and #2 cases for airflow and thought "perfect!" I got the compact because I wanted a smaller case. I absolutely love it. It's SO quiet. Those two big fans up front matched with a noctua cooler and fan on the cpu... It's so quiet that I can hear when the PSU fan kicks on. I'm terrible at cable management, so o really could've used a bit more space on the back, but even though it's tinted glass nobody is ever going to look at it. Anyway, I rate this case a 6 out of 5. I absolutely love it.

Great review, seems like I'll avoid most of these problems as I'm gonna build in the solid side panel version, and without cable extensions

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

It's a good case and I like it a lot now my PC is built. Note I made a mistake: The lower filter can be removed from the front, after removing the front panel. So that's easy to clean too.

I'm happy with my solid torrent but it seems there are a few issues if you aren't going air cooling. As always a solid review, not the only one to point out the problems with this case but probably the best one.

I love the challenge of routing cables in tight spaces and being able to show off the result through a glass panel. But I get why most people do not.

@cat-.-

Жыл бұрын

Their white version is awesome, except that the filters are black

Great video, what are all the specs in ur new pc I’m considering building something similar

another superb review! You've just helped me eliminate the Torrent from my new build case decision. It's a sad decision because I've grown to really like the design of the Torrent, but I need an AIO (i9). I also don't like the idea of removing the 180s and replacing with 120s (i.e. swapping the fans' locations. Yes, I know Fractal designed the case this way but I really wanted a case with two large front-mounted fans, and a roof-mounted AIO). I also don't much like the top-mounted PSU, largely because it makes the roof-mounted AIO impossible. The choice had been whittled down to the Corsair 5000 Airflow, this case, the the Meshify 2. I think I've eliminated the Cooler Master HAF 500 and Lian Li 215 although I really like the design - and the price - of the Lian-Li. It's now looking like the Meshify 2, if it can fit the 3.5" and 2.5" drives I want, and the AIO that I need, and can clear Corsair Dominator RAM if I go with my preferred roof-mounted AIO. The Corsair 5000 is a contender, but it looks like you can't get a power supply, the 3.5" drive cage, and power cables in there at the same time! There's always something imperfect with these cases, and trying to figure out their suitability based on (possibly incorrect) documents, photos, and sales brochures on the web is problematic and fraught to say the least. That's why your video reviews are priceless: all the important points are addressed without succumbing to bias or marketing. Thanks.

@Nareimooncatt

2 жыл бұрын

So true about imperfections. Due to the cable management issues, I was going to settle for the full sized Torrent. Somewhat overkill for me, but should be plenty of room for long term upgrade potential and a larger internal volume can help keep temps lower (it's not as concentrated). I even like the top mounted PSU because my case is in a floor level cubby and I have to run the cord up anyway to a power strip. But then I started considering getting an AIO cooled graphics card upgrade...

@treyquattro

2 жыл бұрын

@@Nareimooncatt in the end I went with the Fractal Meshify 2 Compact (not the older Meshify C). I couldn't mount the 280mm AIO in the roof after all - there's enough space, just, but my RAM is too tall to allow it. I have a front-mounted AIO now. I'm happy with the decision. The case was nice to work with, but it is a tight fit. There's no extra space around the ATX board, so the removable roof panel is a major advantage while putting the PC together. And the wiring in the rear is still tight, but not as tight as the Torrent. I'm happy with my decision, even though I didn't end up with the two large front-mounted fans I wanted - I now have two non-RGB 140mm fans in front of the AIO radiator, but they're behind a mesh front panel and a dust filter so that's OK too. I don't think the lighted fan effect looks so great with so much plastic in front of them. Also, my graphics card is short. If you are going with a longer graphics card, and a front-mounted AIO, you will need a larger case.

Ummm you really gave good points. Meshify 2 Compact may be my new aim.

There rear glass panel is smoked so you really can't see the cable management. I did a simple build with this case, and used a M2 SSD right on the MB so I was able to close the rear panel with ease. Still that is something you do need to account for.

They sell a solid sided one. I just ordered it. Should be fantastic with the two front fans and the matching 120 for the back. With solid sides, I dont care about much, lol. Ofc, I do want it cleaned up. But I have some flexibility now.

@swapsplat

Жыл бұрын

You don't need a 3rd fan for the back. The two fans up front move more than enough air, a 3rd rear fan would actually obstruct airflow.

Honestly, the 011 air mini is cheaper and has more space for cable management in the back. It’s also easier to find 140mm fans to upgrade or replace, and running 140mm intake, 2 120mm intake and 4 120mm fans with Noctua low noise adapters on the 120mm’s can get you insane cooling with not much noise. It’s also super easy to fit an MATX board in it, where I think the cable grommets would interfere on this case.

The main highlight of this case (other than great thermal and airflow) is the aggressive front grill design.simply one of the best looks. but it’s definitely made for air cooled setup not AIB. I’m deciding between this and NZXT H7 Flow,another great case with great airflow it’s cheaper than Torrent Compact,has great cable management but not as good looking.

@keefazstudio

Жыл бұрын

Cheaper but without the big front fans

Thank you, informative vid as always. I'll stick to my Lian Li 215 X then: that glass back panel is a bit daft...

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's an awesome case anyway! No reason to move on from that any time soon.

Hey. I recently purchased this case and want to add an Aio cooler. I am looking for kraken z63 280mm aio for this case. Can i move those front 2 fans at the bottom of the case? What kind of configuration will be the best for this case?

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

You can add the AIO as front intake, using the supplied baffles. The two large fans can go in the base, acting as intake. You cannot fit a PCIe card in lower slots if you do that, as shown. You could either have the AIO exhausting at the front, or have all fans as intake, and allow hot air to be forced out the abck which is mostly open.

Have you looked up primo chill radiators and there is several others made to use the 2x180mm fans

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

I hadn't seen them, I can't find 180mmx2 on their site? But I have no doubt people will release radiators to take advantage of these huge fans as they become more popular.

Is there any way to get a few fans in the bottom with ATX motherboard if you didn't have a capture card? Doesn't look like it according the the fractal website?

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

120's will fit, I think 140's will too. If you try and put a Radiator down there you're going to have to work out thickness vs the GPUs depth to check there's room. The supplied 180's can only be relocated with an mATX board.

@cameronbajt4

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuildPicker thnx!!

@joet_swbo101

Жыл бұрын

I have two 120's on the bottom. Was no problem.

I am thinking of buying this case. All the fans currently in my case are 120mm, the cpu is 90mm i think. My psu has no switch on the back of it, is that a problem? And I think my mobo is mATX, will that fit this case?

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

That will all fit fine. The case cones with 2 large fans and that's ventilation sorted!

Thank you for the informative upload. I'm considering the Fractal Design Torrent Compact, Lian Li Lancool II Mesh, Corsair 4000D Airflow and also the regular Fractal Design Torrent. In light of the issues that you have highlighted, I might be better off striking the Torrent Compact off my list, and either saving up for the regular Torrent (costly choice!), or choosing the Corsair or Lian Li.

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

You won't have an issue with either the Corsair or the Lian Li. We also have a Corsair 4000D here, it has good airflow and thermals, and is a pleasure to build in. Good build quality too.

@Keprion

2 жыл бұрын

Regular torrent is great

Hello! My colorful rtx 3080ti vulcan oc-v (32.5mm) fit in a case with a 180mm fan?

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, no problem. My GPU is 300mm long and there is at least 30mm space there. Fractal quote 330mm max length so you'll just squeeze in!

I'm leaning towards opting out of RGB and getting the steel paneled Torrent Compact

@watamalonez6802

2 жыл бұрын

thats what i did to 1. save money 2. hide my cable management (or lack of) and 3. because i rarely look at my case anyway.

@shibby4389

2 жыл бұрын

@@watamalonez6802 I ended up getting the dark tint glass (non rgb) It's really not that bad if you're not running that much cable. I popped out their plastic wire guide things and just used the velcro straps. I also unbolted the 2.5 drive mounts and just looped most of the longer cables down to the bottom right of the rear panel and back around to avoid bunching. Plenty of cable tie down points, I would recommend having spare velcro straps on standby, they made life very easy. Everything fits fine, plenty of room actually, but I didn't run any SATA power at all (I just plugged my fans direct to mobo not using the included fan hub). The cooling is amazing! Even when the twin 180's are at 400-500 rpm my parts are absolutely chilly. I almost didn't buy this case because of the cable management concerns but just take 10 minutes to plan out your cables and pop out those dumb plastic cable guides and you're golden (they come out easy if you pinch them right). Really happy with it, perfect for an air cooled build. Sick.

@watamalonez6802

2 жыл бұрын

@@shibby4389 couldn’t agree more. i heard some horror stories about the tight cable spaces but it was fine (i removed the drive mounts like you mentioned). i’ve yet to install a gpu yet but one or two more pcie cables can’t be too difficult. i’ll make sure to pop out those cable guides if need be, so thank you for letting me know 👍👍

@teemuvesala9575

Жыл бұрын

@@shibby4389 Another trick is to simply fit all the cable mess you can on top of the case in front of the PSU... I took out the 3.5" drive bay as well, to make more room for the cables, but I do have SATA power cable going for the fan hub as well as for 2x 2.5" SSDs.

Most reviews for the case showed that a rear exhaust doesn’t affect temps I’m going for the normal Torrent or meshify 2 as I have an arctic 360 AIo that can’t be mounted on top of the torrent

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's basically a wind tunnel and I can only see an exhaust fan adding noise and getting in the way. With a 360mm aio I'd go meshify 2 or meshify 2 compact.

Id buy this case if the motherboard side didnt come glass paneled as well. Shouldve been a regular metal panel.

4:10 "But high-end M-ATX boards is a slowly dying breed" - I would like to hear why you believe that as the exact opposite is my experience

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

Check out the options for X570 or Z690 MATX and get back to me.

Definitely a dumb decision to have glass on both side most won't take the time to really do the cables justice or use custom length cables. I'm very happy with my non glass version I don't care for argb.

@Vextos

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah glass on the cable side makes absolutely no sense. Thankfully the white version has the metal panel on that side.

can a 4080 fit in this?

@BuildPicker

Жыл бұрын

Depends on the 4080, most will but check length and width Vs case specs.

cable management becomes easier without cable extensions. :)

@BuildPicker

Жыл бұрын

But then how am I meant to look cool on KZread?!

@n.erdbeer

Жыл бұрын

@@BuildPicker I think there exist colored cables you can use without an extension and a shorter PSU like from seasonic gives more room to store cables behind the PSU. :) Some days ago the white RGB versions with solid side panel got released. I picked one as I don't want to have glass on that side as well .

@BuildPicker

Жыл бұрын

@@n.erdbeer Yeah, I was waiting for cablemod or similar to release custom cable kits for this case and popular PSUs.

Cooler Master H500 ARGB + Cooler Master M612 ARGB CPU Cooler + Cooler Master Addressable RGB LED Controller 👍👍👍

All they had to do was make it wider

For air cool, compact see better than normal torrent

The looks are just perfect for me, but the layout isn't

@treyquattro

2 жыл бұрын

kinda same. It's a shame: I've had to rule this one out.

"Great" cooling for any high capacity and expensive SSD's or hard drives you might want to use with this case....

@lev2727

2 жыл бұрын

...and it's funny that none of these reviews shows the thermals of an active hard drive... it's always about MB, CPU, GPU thermals only. I know people who had their hard drive running over 50 degrees Celsius in that overrated case hehehe... mine run at 35-36 currently.... go figure.

Odd my fractal torrent is running a 140mm rear fan right now, fits both 120 and 140, and has holes for both. and my lower filter slides right out the front, just like the manual states….not sure you have a real fractal here? Something is way off with this review, and the actual fractal torrent. Love my fractal torrent. RTFM!

@BuildPicker

2 жыл бұрын

This is the torrent compact. It's narrower than the full sized Compact. I did RTFM.

This case is way too expensive.