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FRONTPAGE Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 Mid-Tower Case Review
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Well done. Thanks for the review and build.
I'm liking the advancements case designers are incorporating on an ongoing basis and this just points neatly in that direction. Liking the mix of minimalist front end and 2 5.25" bays; no need for more, possibly even less these days.
I'm liking the advancements case designers are incorporating on an ongoing basis and this just points neatly in that direction. Liking the mix of minimalist front end and 2 5.25" bays; no need for more, possibly even less these days.
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Great review of what looks to be a great case
Yes, as long as you leave the lower HDD cage in it's forward most position (or removed all together) you can mount a fan or fan/radiator at the bottom.
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First of all, thanks for the review - it is good to see all the options for watercooling explored.
I assume that this won't fit an e-atx mobo since it is only a mid tower case? There seemed to be lots of room left in there when you had it all installed.
I assume that this won't fit an e-atx mobo since it is only a mid tower case? There seemed to be lots of room left in there when you had it all installed.
Have a look at this picture that shows the metal guide for the PSU. I think an EATX case will hit that guide and prevent correct installation.
http://www.overclockers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/fd_arcmidir2-43.jpg
http://www.overclockers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/fd_arcmidir2-43.jpg
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For anyone thinking of popping open their wallet on this unit:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...-052113-Index-_-ComputerCases-_-11352031-L09C
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...-052113-Index-_-ComputerCases-_-11352031-L09C
will EATX motherboard fit into Fractal Design Midi R2 ???
A couple questions for someone who has this case, the Fractal Design midi R2. I just ordered a pair of these cases plus 8 more 140mm fans, and have a couple crucial questions.
Burdman27911 asked whether an EATX motherboard will fit in this case. I just noticed that the two motherboards in my current cases that I intend to replace with these new cases are:
GA-990FXA-UD5 == 12.0" x 09.60" == ATX case
GA-990FXA-UD7 == 12.0" x 10.35" == EATX case
Very strange... because they were both called ATX cases when I bought them about a year ago! Though now I see the UD7 is called EATX on newegg. Nonetheless, they both fit in my current identical cases, so I didn't notice until just now.
Lvcoyote showed a photo of a piece of metal sticking out above the power supply that he thinks will prevent the EATX from fitting in the case. However, from what I can tell, the EATX is not longer in the vertical dimension (the 12.0" dimension), but in the horizontal dimension (from the I/O connectors on the back of the computer to the front of the computer).
If this is true, that lip doesn't matter. Am I wrong or confused about this issue?
If the increased dimension of the EATX is indeed from the back of the computer to the front, can anyone see whether there's room for the EATX in this case? From what I can see in the photos of the case with motherboard installed it seems like there is another 0.75" of room, though it appears the edge of the motherboard will be roughly over the center of the slots for the cables to pass through, which will make cable routing a bit tighter but apparently still possible.
Can someone who has one of these cases check this out?
Thanks.
PS: I have to assume installing a fan on the bottom of the case should be pulling air in and spraying it upward against the GPU card and motherboard. Anyone disagree?
A couple questions for someone who has this case, the Fractal Design midi R2. I just ordered a pair of these cases plus 8 more 140mm fans, and have a couple crucial questions.
Burdman27911 asked whether an EATX motherboard will fit in this case. I just noticed that the two motherboards in my current cases that I intend to replace with these new cases are:
GA-990FXA-UD5 == 12.0" x 09.60" == ATX case
GA-990FXA-UD7 == 12.0" x 10.35" == EATX case
Very strange... because they were both called ATX cases when I bought them about a year ago! Though now I see the UD7 is called EATX on newegg. Nonetheless, they both fit in my current identical cases, so I didn't notice until just now.
Lvcoyote showed a photo of a piece of metal sticking out above the power supply that he thinks will prevent the EATX from fitting in the case. However, from what I can tell, the EATX is not longer in the vertical dimension (the 12.0" dimension), but in the horizontal dimension (from the I/O connectors on the back of the computer to the front of the computer).
If this is true, that lip doesn't matter. Am I wrong or confused about this issue?
If the increased dimension of the EATX is indeed from the back of the computer to the front, can anyone see whether there's room for the EATX in this case? From what I can see in the photos of the case with motherboard installed it seems like there is another 0.75" of room, though it appears the edge of the motherboard will be roughly over the center of the slots for the cables to pass through, which will make cable routing a bit tighter but apparently still possible.
Can someone who has one of these cases check this out?
Thanks.
PS: I have to assume installing a fan on the bottom of the case should be pulling air in and spraying it upward against the GPU card and motherboard. Anyone disagree?
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