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Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 kabinet

Indledning
Fractal Design har specialiseret sig i kabinetter, strømforsyninger, køling, lydisolering og mediacenter løsninger. Firmaet har dets oprindelse i Sverige, hvor hovedkvarteret også har beliggenhed. Alle produkterne bliver designet, testet og specificeret i det svenske hovedkvarter, mens selve produktionen foregår i Østen, grundet lavere produktionsomkostninger. Fractal Design anvender et såkaldt ”skandinavisk” design, og fokuserer på at holde designet enkelt – ”Keep it simple”.

 

Du er måske bekendt med Fractal Design´s Arc midi eller mini tower? Fractal Design har nu lanceret en ny udgave af deres Arc miditower ved navn Arc R2 sjovt nok. Kigger vi på designet er de to kabinetter meget identiske, dog er der nogle små forskelle. Der er blandt andet kommet USB 3.0 nu, indbygget fan-controller samt en lidt anden front. Arc R2 byder på plads til det meste hardware på markedet og har også rig mulighed for indbygget vandkøling, som bliver mere og mere normalt. Men skal vi ikke bare springe ud i det og tage et kig på dette spændene kabinet?

 

 

Tilbehør
Vi starter med tilbehøret Arc R2 leveres med. Vi finder en pose med manual/quick start guide, samt en kasse der indeholder en pose med diverse skruer og strips.

 

 

Specifikationer og features
Vi har her været et smut forbi Fractal Design´s hjemmeside og fundet lidt specifikationer og features på Arc R2:

ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX motherboard compatibility 2 - 5.25" bays 8 - 3.5" HDD trays - all compatible with SSDs 2 - 2.5" additional SSD positions behind the mothboard plate 7 + 1 expansion slots 7 - Fan positions (3 Silent Series R2 fans included) Filtered fan slots in front, top and bottom  CPU coolers up to 180 mm tall  PSU compatibility: ATX PSUs up to 170 mm deep when using the bottom fan location; when not using this fan location longer PSUs (up to 270 mm deep) can be used  Graphics card compatibility: Graphics cards up to 290mm in length with the top HDD cage installed - With the top cage removed, graphics cards up to 430mm in length may be installed 26 mm of space for cable routing behind the motherboard plate Thick rubber grommets on all holes on the motherboard plate Colors available: Black Case dimensions (WxHxD): 230 x 460 x 515mm Net weight: 10.7kg Package dimensions (WxHxD): 320 x 610 x 560mm Package weight: 12kg Cooling system    Front: 1 - hydraulic bearing 140mm Silent Series R2 fan, 1000 RPM speed (included); 1 - 120/140mm fan (not included)    Rear: 1 - hydraulic bearing 140mm Silent Series R2 fan, 1000 RPM speed (included)    Top: 1 - hydraulic bearing 140mm Silent Series R2 fan, 1000 RPM speed (included); 2 - 120/140mm fans (not included)    Bottom: 1 - 120/140mm fan (not included)    Fan controller: 1 - integrated fan controller for up to 3 fans (included) Water cooling compatibility:    Front – 240 mm radiators (thick and slim) when HDD cages are repositioned or removed    Top – 240 mm radiators (thick and slim)    Bottom – 120mm radiators    Rear – 120mm radiators Front Interface    2 - USB 3.0    Audio in/out    Power button with LED (blue)    HDD activity LED (red)    Reset button    Fan controller Package Contents    Arc Midi R2 computer case    Accessory box    User manual Additional information    EAN/GTIN-13: 7350041081081    UPC: 817301011082    Product code: FD-CA-ARC-R2-BL-W    Available for System Integrators

 

Fractal Design skriver der ud over også lidt om det nye Arc R2 kabinet:
As the newest member of the Arc family of airflow cases, 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.

Key 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
• Extensive water cooling support, designed to support thick radiators in the front and top positions
• 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