Fractal Design's Arc XL is a larger version of the popular Arc Midi chassis. It is a very flexible design, built for an EATX motherboard, with plenty of space for dual CPU configurations and a host of other components. It can mount eight hard drives and four optical drives or other 5.25-inch bay devices.
The Arc XL comes with three fans, but can fit up to four more depending on the cooling needs of the hardware. The front connections are located at the top of the case, directly above the front door, and include two each of USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports alongside headphone and mic plugs.
The Arc XL comes with three fans, but can fit up to four more depending on the cooling needs of the hardware. The front connections are located at the top of the case, directly above the front door, and include two each of USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports alongside headphone and mic plugs.
William George (Marketing Project Manager) Says:
This taller Arc series case provides enough room at the top for a larger closed-loop liquid cooler, like the Hydro H110 - making it a good choice if you want to heavily overclock a processor. It also has more than the standard number of expansion slots, which can come in handy with some configurations like quad-GPU setups.
This taller Arc series case provides enough room at the top for a larger closed-loop liquid cooler, like the Hydro H110 - making it a good choice if you want to heavily overclock a processor. It also has more than the standard number of expansion slots, which can come in handy with some configurations like quad-GPU setups.
Note: Dimensions: 22.5" H x 9.1" W x 21.7" D
Model: Fractal Design FD-CA-ARC-XL-BL-W
Specifications
Color | Black |
Material | Plastic front panel, steel frame |
Type/Size | Full Tower |
Maximum Motherboard Size | XL-ATX |
Case Window | Yes |
Power Supply | None |
Dimensions | |
Height | 572 mm (22.5 in) |
Width | 232 mm (9.1 in) |
Depth | 552 mm (21.7 in) |
Net Weight | 13.8 kg (30.4 lbs) |
Maximum CPU Cooler Height | 180mm |
Maximum GPU Length | 330mm (480mm with top HD cage removed) |
Maximum PSU Length | 190mm (345mm with bottom fan removed) |
Drive Bays | |
External 5.25 inch | 4 |
External 3.5 inch | 0 |
Internal 2.5 inch | 2 |
Internal 2.5/3.5 inch | 8 |
Front Panel Connectors | |
USB 2.0 | 2 |
USB 3.0 | 2 |
Audio In | 1 |
Audio Out | 1 |
Cooling System | |
Cooling Method | Air |
Included Fans | 1x 140mm Front, 1x 140mm Rear, 1x 140mm Top |
Total Fan Mounts | 1x 120/140mm Front, 2x 120/140mm Top, 1x 140mm Bottom |
Features
- Delivering maximum airflow within a sleek and minimalistic body design
- Spacious internal layout with 9 PCI expansion slots allowing the biggest, most demanding components and cooling setups
- Designed for extensive water cooling configurations, accommodating multiple thick 240mm radiators and slim radiators up to 360mm in length with space to spare for pumps and reservoirs!
- Offering added value with three Silent Series R2 fans included, giving you excellent cooling straight out of the box!
- Featuring a three-speed fan controller strategically integrated in the front panel for easy access
- With multiple easy-to-clean dust filters designed into the case, you can ensure a dust free interior
- Providing ample storage capacity with a flexible hard drive mounting system for up to 8 x 3,5" drives while accommodating an additional 2 x 2,5" drives behind the motherboard
- Innovative SSD position mounting, using brackets to allow for easy access once your system is completely built
- Featuring a window side panel to show off your set up in style
The Arc XL brings forth a balanced combination of airflow, water-cooling and high-performance component configurability in a minimalistic and sleek full-tower form. Its strength lies with the extensive cooling options allowing the possibility to install multiple graphics card set ups into a supercharged system.
The case is filled with smart features such as simple-clean dust filters, integrated fan controller, flexible hard drive mounting, window side panel and plenty of space for tidy cable routing. It also comes equipped with three high quality Silent Series R2 fans contributing to maximum airflow straight out of the box.