This case is great to build in, with a very well thought-out layout. I like that you can remove the entire top - it made it easier to maneuver my arms inside the case when installing a motherboard than some other cases I've tried.

It's a very quiet case, and can be made even quieter with the right aftermarket fans. That being said, my build runs a little bit hotter than it probably would in some other cases, but that's to be expected since this case is more focused on minimizing noise than on maximizing airflow. Just something to keep in mind for your intended use.

No RGB is a BIG plus for me. It's hard to find a good minimalist case these days, and this certainly is one. I'm a software developer who does some casual gaming and light video editing, but I'm also a musician, so having dependable equipment that gets out of my way so I can focus on what I'm actually doing is important to me.


The other big plus is the front panel USB 3.1 Gen II (10 Gbps). Love the fast charging for my phone, and the fact that I can plug in USB Type-C accessories without an adapter. Just make sure your motherboard has the right header (I'm using an Asus TUF Gaming X570-Pro right now).

One fan was DOA, but everything else about the case was mechanically and cosmetically perfect. I was planning to swap out the fans for different ones anyway so it doesn't affect my review.


In summary, if you're looking for a well-built, non-RGB case that's quiet and offers front panel USB Type-C, this case is for you.

I bought this case for use as a home server and it works extremely well. It was easy to build in, has lots of room for disk expansion, and runs very quietly. It was a perfect selection for me.

I love this case for its classic look and versatility. I've never seen a case that had some many ways to reconfigure. You want water cooling options? Done. You want lots of hard drive space? Done. You want to install a large graphics card? Done. You want a lot of fans for air cooling? Done. You want a quite case? Done.
I would consider this case on the large side of a mid size case. But this is part of what allows you do use the case in so many ways.

You have some good front panel connection options. USB 2, USB 3, USB 3.1 Gen 2, HD Audio, power switch, and power reset. It doesn't have a hard drive LED. I ended up connecting the power LED to the hard drive connecter on the motherboard and it flashes with hard drive access.

There are only a couple of downsides that I found.
I really liked the fan hub (not sure of its technical name) that allowed me to connect 6 fans to a single connector on the motherboard and control all 6 at the same time.
I installed 7 hard drives and 1 optical drive. The case comes with 6 hard drive trays, and I needed 7. It was hard to find anyone with the trays in stock. I finally bought some from eBay but they didn't include any of the screws and grommets. These should be more widely available.
The other is the weight of the case. I believe this is mainly because of all the sound dampening material in the case. Luckly I don't move the case.

I am very happy with this case. It is easy to open (no tools required) and offers all the features I was looking for with a clean look.

So much space and so easy to build in! Definitely one of the best cases out there for first time and veteran builders!

The build quality is outstanding and Fractal has provided so many options/configurations it's amazing! I needed a 5-1/4 drive bay and this was one of the few modern cases that provided one. I kind of wish I had gone for the XL version and gotten 2 bays, but I REALLY like the white interior which isn't available in the XL. I have a Kingwin KF-255-BK hot-swap rack in the 5-1/4 bay and still had room for a (white) 360 AIO in the top!

This case is ALL BLACK, no (or very little) RGB from the internals are visible. Chose this for my first build: (near) complete dissassembly for ease of access, stock fans are quiet and functional (did add a 140 fan, to increase internal pressure), good wire management, panels remove easily and attach securely. Great quality and not too big.

When I was looking at this item, I couldn't find a review, so, I thought I would write one. The Server rack was delivered on a pallet, well boxed. The only assembly required was adding the wheels and levelers. The rack is very well constructed. Was easy to add systems as all doors and side panels come off. It came with a full set of server screws/nuts, 3 sets of keys, the back door does have six fans installed. The sound insulation is pre-installed on both sides and back. My setup includes a fully loaded Dell PowerEdge 2950 III, a Dell PowerVault MD1000 (with all 15 drives installed), a UPS, and a Switch. I originally had this in a standard 24u Compaq rack with metal screen front/back doors. It was so loud, you could hear it all over the house and all family members complained (and I could NOT stand to work in my home office). I finally put it offline when I ordered this rack for sanity's sake. Rack arrived yesterday (about 2 weeks ship time total). In this cabinet, I set it all up, and brought it it all online. I was VERY impressed with the LOW noise level. Family came home, no one noticed until they saw shares were back online and backups were running. No one heard a thing. Is it completely silent? No. Is it very quiet? Yes. Now I have no problem working in my office, having meetings on my speaker phone (no issues for me or people on the other end, I asked).

Bought this a year ago and its built like a tank. All doors are removable, and the swinging doors are fantastic. The top panel has really nice brush cutouts for running cabling.

This is a sturdy and secure server rack for those unique situations. I'm happy with the purchase. And it came assembled. Even better.

Great bit of equipment, from the packaging to the instructions the entire product oozes quality.