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Black mid-tower case with open front grille, tempered glass side panel, two 180 mm front fans and three 140 mm bottom fans

Fractal Design

Fractal Design Torrent FD-C-TOR1A-01 PC case

SKU CH-S6M7-WBXJX MPN FD-C-TOR1A-01

An ATX mid-tower case with tempered-glass panels, five pre-installed PWM fans and support for 420 mm radiators in push-pull layout

  • TypeATX Mid Tower
  • ColorBlack
  • Case MaterialSteel / Tempered Glass
  • With Power SupplyNo
  • Power Supply MountedTop
  • Motherboard CompatibilityE-ATX / ATX / mATX / ITX / SSI-EEB / SSI-CEB

Options Black / Light Tint Tempered Glass / Non RGB

  • Open front grille and dual 180 mm fans deliver maximum air intake
  • Five pre-installed PWM fans provide high airflow with low noise out of the box
  • Supports extra-thick radiators up to 420 mm for push-pull liquid cooling
  • Bolt-free top-latching tempered glass panels allow tool-free interior access
  • Front USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port enables fast external device connectivity

High-Airflow Mid Tower for E-ATX Builds

The Fractal Design Torrent FD-C-TOR1A-01 is a black steel chassis with tempered glass panels that accepts E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX, SSI-EEB and SSI-CEB motherboards. It ships with five PWM fans installed, including two 180 mm Dynamic GP-18 units at the front and three 140 mm Dynamic GP-14 units at the bottom, giving high-volume airflow without added RGB lighting.

Tool-Free Glass and Top-Mounted PSU

Both side panels use bolt-free top-latching mechanisms so the glass lifts off without tools. The power supply mounts at the top of the case, which keeps cables clear of the bottom intake fans but requires routing the main ATX lead across the motherboard tray. Front and bottom dust filters slide out for cleaning, and the front panel provides two USB 3.0 ports, one USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port and two audio jacks.

Sustained Cooling with 180 mm and 140 mm Fans

The 180 x 38 mm front fans move large air volumes at low RPM, while the three 140 mm bottom fans feed the GPU directly, keeping temperatures stable during long rendering or compute sessions. Radiator support extends to 420 mm at the front and bottom, including a 360 x 180 mm variant, and the 461 mm GPU clearance (423 mm with front fans fitted) accommodates full-length cards without restricting airflow.

Highlights

  • Open front grille and dual 180 mm fans deliver maximum air intake
  • Five pre-installed PWM fans provide high airflow with low noise out of the box
  • Supports extra-thick radiators up to 420 mm for push-pull liquid cooling
  • Bolt-free top-latching tempered glass panels allow tool-free interior access
  • Front USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port enables fast external device connectivity

Specifications

BrandFractal Design
SeriesTorrent
ModelFD-C-TOR1A-01
TypeATX Mid Tower
ColorBlack
Case MaterialSteel / Tempered Glass
With Power SupplyNo
Power Supply MountedTop
Motherboard CompatibilityE-ATX / ATX / mATX / ITX / SSI-EEB / SSI-CEB
Side PanelTempered Glass Panel
LEDNo
Dust FiltersBottom / Front
External 5.25" Drive BaysNo
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays2 (included)
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays4 (included)
Expansion Slots7
Front Ports2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, 2 x Audio
Fan OptionsFront: 3 x 120/140 mm or 2 x 180 mm (2 x Dynamic GP-18 included)
Rear: 1 x 120/140 mm
Bottom: 3 x 120/140 mm or 2 x 180 mm (3 x Dynamic GP-14 included)
Pre-installed FansBottom - 3 x 140mm / Front - 2 x 180mm
Radiator OptionsFront: Up to 360/420 mm, including 360x180 mm
Rear: 120/140 mm
Bottom: Up to 360/420 mm
Max GPU Length461 mm total, 423 mm with front fan mounted
Max CPU Cooler Height188 mm
Max PSU Length230 mm
Dimensions21.42" x 9.53" x 20.87"
Weight24.47 lbs.
FeaturesOpen grille and 180 mm front fans optimized for maximum air intake
Newly developed 180 x 38 mm Dynamic X2 PWM fans leverage power, size, and thickness for massive air-moving capacity
Includes five PWM fans (three 140 mm and two 180 mm) for balancing performance, cooling and noise
New layout with expansive base intakes and extra-large bottom fan support offers exceptional GPU cooling
Optional front and bottom nylon filters included, allowing the user to prioritize between dust filtering or even higher airflow
Streamlined open interior provides plenty of breathing room for components a
Package ContentTorrent case
GPU support bracket
Accessory box
User manual
Front fan brackets for 120/140 mm fans
Shipping weight14.06 kg
Package size648 × 645 × 343 mm

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Questions about this item

How do I confirm the five PWM fans are spinning correctly after I build in the Torrent FD-C-TOR1A-01?

Connect all five fans to the motherboard PWM headers, power on the system, and verify each fan appears in the BIOS hardware monitor or fan-control software with RPM readings above zero; the two front 180 mm Dynamic GP-18 fans and three bottom 140 mm Dynamic GP-14 fans should all report speed changes when you adjust their curves.

Which drive brackets and cables come in the box and what must I source separately for the Torrent FD-C-TOR1A-01?

The case includes two 3.5" drive trays and four 2.5" mounts; no power supply, no 5.25" bay hardware, and no additional fan or radiator mounting kits are supplied, so buy a PSU, any extra SSD/HDD screws, and specialised radiator brackets separately.

Which Torrent version should I choose if I need maximum GPU clearance versus maximum radiator thickness?

The single FD-C-TOR1A-01 model delivers 461 mm GPU length without the front 180 mm fans and 423 mm with them installed, while supporting up to 420 mm radiators in front or bottom in push-pull — pick this SKU when you need both long-card space and thick-radiator capacity.

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