Fractal Design Torrent Black

Name: Fractal Design Torrent Black - Light Tint Tempered Glass Side Panel - Open Grille for Maximum air Intake - Two 180mm PWM and Three 140mm Fans
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B08697H54B

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Bottom line: The Fractal Design Torrent Black: Ships with five PWM fans out of box: two 180mm and three 140mm; main trade-off: open grille filters less dust than a closed front by default.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Ships with five PWM fans out of box: two 180mm and three 140mm
✓ Open front grille optimized for maximum air intake
✓ 180x38mm Dynamic X2 PWM fans move high airflow at low noise
✓ Extra-large bottom fan support improves GPU cooling
✓ Front USB Type-C on the I/O panel

Cons

✗ Open grille filters less dust than a closed front by default
✗ Uncommon 180mm fan size limits third-party replacement options
✗ Light-tint tempered glass on a single side panel only
✗ Airflow-first design, not tuned as a silence-focused case

Manufacturer description

The Torrent is built to maximize cooling potential straight out of the box. Main standouts include a brand-new component layout, the open front grille and five included fans – two of which are our 180 x 38 mm Dynamic PWM or Prisma RGB fans custom-made to achieve maximum air cooling while maintaining controlled noise levels. Enabling excellent cooling performance (with or without water-loops), the Torrent is a perfect fit for high-end users who want a case that can keep up with an ever-expanding market of hardware upgrades.

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Key Features

Open grille and 180 mm front fans optimized for maximum air intake
Newly developed 180 x 38 mm Dynamic X2 PWM or Prisma AL PWM ARGB fans (in the RGB version) leverage power, size, and thickness for massive air-moving capacity
Includes five PWM fans (three 140 mm and two 180 mm) for balancing performance, cooling and noise
New layout with expansive base intakes and extra-large bottom fan support offers exceptional GPU cooling
Optional front and bottom nylon filters included, allowing the user to prioritize between dust filtering or even higher airflow

Full Specifications

Brand	Fractal Design
Color	Black - Light tint
Fan Size	14 centimeters
Material	Metal
Case Type	Mid Tower
Model Name	Torrent Black - Light tint tempered glass side panel
Unit Count	1 Count
Light Color	RGB
Model Number	FD-C-TOR1A-01
Compatibility	PC
Cooling Method	Air
Item Type Name	Computer Case
Number of Fans	5
Mfr Part Number	FD-C-TOR1A-01
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Total Usb Ports	3
Antenna Location	Gaming
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Enclosure Material	Metal
Full listing title	Fractal Design Torrent Black - Light Tint Tempered Glass Side Panel - Open Grille for Maximum air Intake - Two 180mm PWM and Three 140mm Fans Included - Type C - ATX Airflow Mid Tower PC Gaming Case

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