Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 w/ Window

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Fractal Design's Arc Midi R2 chassis is an elegant chassis with room for a wide range of hardware configurations. Internally the layout is very similar to the Define R4, but the Arc Mini R2 comes with a third fan included by default (with room for three more) and no front door. There are bays just behind the front fans for up to eight 3.5-inch hard drives, with the option to remove some of them if a long video card is being installed. There are also mounts for two 2.5-inch SSDs on the back of the motherboard tray, and two 5.25-inch optical drives or other bay devices. Like many of Fractal Design's other cases, the front connections are located at the top of the case, directly above the front door: two USB 3.0 ports with headphone and mic plugs.

Please note that this case comes with a window on the left side panel.
Jeff Stubbers (Tier 3 Consulting Lead)
Jeff Stubbers (Tier 3 Consulting Lead) Says:
I really like this case. It has very good airflow, and room for plenty of hard drives. The fans in this case are large (140mm), so they don't need to spin as fast, and therefore can be quieter. This is a great case for those looking for a quality case without a front door. Unlike the other Fractal Design cases, the Arc Midi cases do not come with noise dampening material built-in.
John Dinning (Research and Development Engineer)
John Dinning (Research and Development Engineer) Says:
I really like the look of the Arc Midi. It has a clean design and the fan grilles provide some nice contrast. Internally, the Arc Midi is essentially the same as the Define R4, also from Fractal, with 2 5.25" expansion bays and vibration-dampening hard drive trays. However, the Arc Midi has a much more open design with a vented top and no front door. This improves airflow, but also means less noise dampening--something to keep in mind when selecting components.

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Model: Fractal Design FD-CA-ARC-R2-BL-W

Specifications

Color Black
Material Plastic shell, steel frame
Type/Size Mid Tower
Maximum Motherboard Size ATX
Case Window Yes
Power Supply None
Dimensions
Height 460 mm (18.1 in)
Width 230 mm (9.1 in)
Depth 515 mm (20.3 in)
Net Weight 10.7 kg (23.6 lbs)
Maximum CPU Cooler Height 180mm
Maximum GPU Length 290mm (430 with HD cage removed)
Maximum PSU Length 270mm (170mm with bottom fan installed)
Drive Bays
External 5.25 inch 2
External 3.5 inch 0
Internal 2.5 inch 2
Internal 2.5/3.5 inch 8
Front Panel Connectors
USB 2.0 0
USB 3.0 2
Firewire 0
Audio In 1
Audio Out 1
eSATA 0
Cooling System
Cooling Method Air
Included Fans 140mm front, rear, and top
Total Fan Mounts 120/140mm front, 120/140mm top, 1x 120/140mm bottom

Features

  • Designed with high airflow in mind while consistently holding a minimalistic, sleek look and feel
  • Featuring a window side panel to show off your set up in style
  • Three Silent Series R2 fans with integrated fan controller included
  • HDD cages are now split 5 + 3 and are both rotatable and removable for maximum configuration and airflow
  • Support for up to 8 hard drive bays with accommodation for an additional 2 x 2,5" inch drives behind the motherboard
  • Easy installation and configuration with ample cable routing space making it simple for everyone to make a very tidy looking computer build
  • Removable fan filters for easy dust maintenance and washing


The Arc Midi R2 is developed with high-performance computer systems in mind. Featuring three high performance Silent Series R2 fans and ample water cooling options, the Arc Midi R2 layout maximizes airflow throughout the case and keeps even the most demanding systems at cool temperatures. Designed to house even the thickest radiators in both the top and front panels without extensive modifications, the Arc Midi R2 offers all this within a mid size case.

The chassis comes complete with a stylish window side panel, fan controller, easy to clean dust filters, high level of workmanship, flexible hard drive mounting system and plenty of space for cable routing.