Computer chassis have really evolved over the years. We have seen almost everything from flashy designs completely blinged out from top to bottom with lighting to simple and sleek designs. Whatever your preference may be, you will have no trouble finding that case that fits your personality, space requirements, feature needs, or visual appeal. Not to mention, features such as broad support for liquid cooling, SSD storage support, and hybrid cooling are becoming more common in even the most basic of chassis.
The chassis we are reviewing today is not so basic. Enter the ARC XL. We previously had the opportunity to review the ARC Mini R2 from Fractal Design which is the smaller sibling to the ARC XL; and we were impressed with its feature list, superb build quality, quiet acoustics, and the intelligent use of available space. You may read that review here.
Today we will be taking a look at the ARC XL chassis from Fractal Design, who is well known in the world of computer chassis, power supplies, and case fans. It will be interesting to see what the Arc XL offers over other chassis in a market saturated with so many options.
Fractal Design has packed some really good features in with the ARC XL, such as support for longer graphics cards, support for up to eight SSD/HDDs, cable management options, broad liquid cooling support, dust filtration and much more as we will discover soon. And without further delay, let us begin the review!
I would like to thank Fractal Design for providing the review sample. This is a snippet from what Fractal Design has to say about themselves on their website:
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Visions and Goals Without a doubt, computers are more than just technology – they have become an integral part of our lives. Computers do more than make living easier, they often define the functionality and design of our homes, our offices and ourselves. The products we choose represent how we want to describe the world around us and how we want others to perceive us. Many of us are drawn to designs from Scandinavia, which are organized, clean and functional while remaining stylish, sleek and elegant. We like these designs because they harmonize with our surroundings and become nearly transparent. Brands like Georg Jensen, Bang Olufsen, Skagen Watches and Ikea are just a few that represent this Scandinavian style and efficiency. In the world of computer components, there is only one name you should know, Fractal Design. The Path to Reaching Our Goals To attain our goal of providing functional, efficient and sleek Scandinavian designed products for our customers, we apply extreme focus, research and passion each step of the way. Taking pride and extra care from the brainstorming phase through to the planning, design and production phase, we are dedicated to bringing you reliable and quality designs. The Concept – Design The concept of Fractal Design is to provide products with an extraordinary level of design, without compromising the important factors of quality, functionality and pricing. Today’s computer has evolved into playing a central role in most homes, creating a demand for appealing design of the computer itself and its accessories. Our main product areas are computer enclosures, power supplies and related accessories. Designed and Engineered in Sweden All Fractal Design products have been carefully designed and tested in our Swedish headquarters. The well-known elements of Scandinavian design can be found throughout all of our product lines; a minimalistic, elegant and simple design, embracing the motto of ‘less is more’. We are True Listeners Year over year, the Fractal Design brand continues to grow and we pride ourselves on honestly listening to our partners and customers. All feedback is carefully considered and new revisions of products as well as new product line launches are a direct response to the demand and feedback received from the market. |
