14 DAY TRIAL // Since a good hardware configuration needs an equally good and spacious chassis, Fractal Design decided to unleash a new chassis, one dubbed Arc Series and featuring the mid-tower form factor.
One of the first things that Fractal Design's press release says about the chassis is that it boasts “minimalistic looks and an overall understated elegance.”
Basically, it lacks the visual embellishments that gaming-oriented or enthusiast-grade chassis have but focuses on good cooling.
Speaking of cooling, the company was actually able to put in eight fan slots, two of which are on the front (140 mm), three on top (120 mm or 140 mm), one at the bottom (120 mm or 140 mm), one at the rear (120 mm or 140 mm) and one on the side panel (140 mm or 180 mm).
The outfit does not offer eight fans off the bat, of course, settling for throwing in just a trio of 140 mm spinners, on the top, rear and front, respectively.
What's more, there is enough room for a dual 120 mm radiator on top, which can have a thickness of up to 60 mm.
Of course, all of this cooling effectiveness would be wasted on a chassis without a decent set of other elements.
That said, Fractal Design implemented eight white painted HDD trays with silicone mounting and a removable upper HDD cage, which is also rotatable.
The company also included a 5.25-inch to 3.5-inch converter, which allows the two 5.25-inch bays to be used in different ways.
What's more, the top of the front panel has multiple I/O ports, such as three USB 2.0, audio jacks and even an USB 3.0 connector.
Other specifications of the Arc Series include space for PSUs with maximum 170 mm depth (or of to 220 mm when bottom fan location is unused), a weight of 10 kg and a size of 230x460x515mm. The price was not mentioned, unfortunately.