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Black mid-tower ATX case with tempered glass side panel and two large front fans

Fractal Design

Fractal Design Torrent Compact FD-C-TOR1C-02 PC case

SKU CH-PYE7-X9R18 MPN FD-C-TOR1C-02

ATX mid-tower with two 180 mm PWM fans, tempered glass panels and E-ATX support up to 274 mm wide

  • TypeATX Mid Tower
  • ColorBlack
  • Case MaterialSteel / Tempered Glass
  • With Power SupplyNo
  • Power SupplyATX
  • Power Supply MountedTop
  • Two 180 mm PWM fans deliver high airflow with low noise
  • E-ATX support up to 274 mm wide fits large workstation boards
  • Open front grille and 180 mm fans maximise cool air intake
  • Tempered glass panels latch without bolts for clean access
  • Top-mounted PSU shroud integrates ARGB lighting for subtle accent

Compact high-airflow ATX case

The Fractal Design Torrent Compact is an ATX mid-tower built around two 180 mm PWM fans behind an open front grille. It accepts E-ATX boards up to 274 mm wide and fits a graphics card up to 330 mm long with the front fans in place. A top-mounted PSU shroud carries ARGB lighting and the front I/O includes a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port.

Upgrade from smaller or closed-front cases

Moving from a case with 120 mm or 140 mm front fans to this 180 mm layout adds intake area without increasing width. The jump is worth it when a build runs hot under sustained load or when an E-ATX board would not fit in a standard mid-tower. Seven expansion slots and room for a 360 mm front radiator cover most high-end air and liquid setups.

Steady thermal behaviour under load

Two 180 x 38 mm Prisma PWM fans feed the GPU and CPU zone directly through the open grille, keeping airflow stable during long sessions. Bottom and front dust filters protect the intake path without choking volume. Tempered glass side and top panels latch without bolts, so the seal stays consistent when the system runs at full tilt for hours.

Highlights

  • Two 180 mm PWM fans deliver high airflow with low noise
  • E-ATX support up to 274 mm wide fits large workstation boards
  • Open front grille and 180 mm fans maximise cool air intake
  • Tempered glass panels latch without bolts for clean access
  • Top-mounted PSU shroud integrates ARGB lighting for subtle accent

Specifications

BrandFractal Design
SeriesTorrent Compact
ModelFD-C-TOR1C-02
TypeATX Mid Tower
ColorBlack
Case MaterialSteel / Tempered Glass
With Power SupplyNo
Power SupplyATX
Power Supply MountedTop
Motherboard CompatibilityE-ATX (up to 274 mm) / ATX / mATX / Mini-ITX / SSI-CEB
Side PanelTempered Glass Panel
LEDARGB (PSU shroud)
Dust FiltersBottom / Front
External 5.25" Drive BaysNo
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays1 (included)
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays3 (included)
Expansion Slots7
Front Ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0, 2 x Audio
Fan OptionsFront: 3 x 120mm (with included brackets) / 2 x 180mm (2 x Prisma AL-18 fans included) / 2 x 140mm fan
Rear: 1 x 120mm fan
Bottom: 3 x 120mm / 2 x 180mm (with mATX motherboard) / 2 x 140mm fan
Pre-installed FansFront - 2 x 180mm
Radiator OptionsFront: Up to 360/280 mm
Rear: 120 mm
Bottom: Up to 280/240 mm
Max GPU Length330 mm with front fan mounted
Max CPU Cooler Height174 mm
Max PSU Length210 mm
Dimensions17.72" x 8.74" x 18.39"
Weight17.64 lbs.
Package ContentTorrent Compact case
Accessory box
User manual
GPU support bracket
Front fan brackets for 120/140 mm fans
Shipping weight9.70 kg
Package size574 × 535 × 306 mm

Questions about this item

What motherboard width does the Torrent Compact FD-C-TOR1C-02 support for E-ATX boards?

The case accepts E-ATX motherboards up to 274 mm wide, plus standard ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX and SSI-CEB form factors.

How are the two included 180 mm Prisma PWM fans mounted at the front, and what step is often missed?

The 180 mm fans sit on the front brackets; the step many miss is connecting each fan’s PWM cable to the motherboard or hub so speed control works.

Which dust filters need regular cleaning on this model?

The bottom and front dust filters are removable and should be cleaned periodically to maintain the high-airflow design.

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