Fractal Design Torrent Compact RGB Light Tempered Glass E-ATX Case - Black FD-C-TOR1C-02
The Torrent Compact is built to air cool your compact build as efficiently as possible through an open front grille and two of our 180 x 38 mm Dynamic PWM fans (Prisma for RGB version), making it a perfect fit for air cooling aficionados looking for a compact case. Streamlined inside and out The open interior and top mounted PSU provides plenty of breathing room for components and maximizes performance potential. Space optimized, yet still capable of handling E-ATX motherboards up to 274 mm wide. Comes with two Prisma ARGB PWM fans (RGB version) or Dynamic X2 PWM fans. Next level GPU cooling Layout with unobstructed base intake offers exceptional GPU cooling potential. Our biggest fan Our Fractal Design 180 x 38 mm fans leverage power, size and thickness for massive air-moving capacity. Front fan brackets allow for unblocked airflow to the larger fans while catering to standard radiator sizes. Dust filters for front and bottom easily accessible by removing the front. Quick start, clean finish Removable top bezel and routing clips with cable ties make for easy installation and cable management. A sturdy, vibration-damped drive tray supporting a single HDD or dual SSDs with two optional mounting positions. Three dedicated SSD brackets included. Transparently easy Seamless tempered glass panels with bolt-free top-latching mechanisms for easy handling. LED lights (TG versions) and RGB fans (RGB version) are fully controllable through motherboards supporting addressable RGB (5V). Top mounted aerodynamic PSU shroud with integrated ARGB effects (ARGB strip only available on TG and RGB versions).
The Torrent Compact is built to air cool your compact build as efficiently as possible through an open front grille and two of our 180 x 38 mm Dynamic PWM fans (Prisma for RGB version), making it a perfect fit for air cooling aficionados looking for a compact case. Streamlined inside and out The open interior and top mounted PSU provides plenty of breathing room for components and maximizes performance potential. Space optimized, yet still capable of handling E-ATX motherboards up to 274 mm wide. Comes with two Prisma ARGB PWM fans (RGB version) or Dynamic X2 PWM fans. Next level GPU cooling Layout with unobstructed base intake offers exceptional GPU cooling potential. Our biggest fan Our Fractal Design 180 x 38 mm fans leverage power, size and thickness for massive air-moving capacity. Front fan brackets allow for unblocked airflow to the larger fans while catering to standard radiator sizes. Dust filters for front and bottom easily accessible by removing the front. Quick start, clean finish Removable top bezel and routing clips with cable ties make for easy installation and cable management. A sturdy, vibration-damped drive tray supporting a single HDD or dual SSDs with two optional mounting positions. Three dedicated SSD brackets included. Transparently easy Seamless tempered glass panels with bolt-free top-latching mechanisms for easy handling. LED lights (TG versions) and RGB fans (RGB version) are fully controllable through motherboards supporting addressable RGB (5V). Top mounted aerodynamic PSU shroud with integrated ARGB effects (ARGB strip only available on TG and RGB versions).
The Torrent Compact is built to air cool your compact build as efficiently as possible through an open front grille and two of our 180 x 38 mm Dynamic PWM fans (Prisma for RGB version), making it a perfect fit for air cooling aficionados looking for a compact case. Streamlined inside and out The open interior and top mounted PSU provides plenty of breathing room for components and maximizes performance potential. Space optimized, yet still capable of handling E-ATX motherboards up to 274 mm wide. Comes with two Prisma ARGB PWM fans (RGB version) or Dynamic X2 PWM fans. Next level GPU cooling Layout with unobstructed base intake offers exceptional GPU cooling potential. Our biggest fan Our Fractal Design 180 x 38 mm fans leverage power, size and thickness for massive air-moving capacity. Front fan brackets allow for unblocked airflow to the larger fans while catering to standard radiator sizes. Dust filters for front and bottom easily accessible by removing the front. Quick start, clean finish Removable top bezel and routing clips with cable ties make for easy installation and cable management. A sturdy, vibration-damped drive tray supporting a single HDD or dual SSDs with two optional mounting positions. Three dedicated SSD brackets included. Transparently easy Seamless tempered glass panels with bolt-free top-latching mechanisms for easy handling. LED lights (TG versions) and RGB fans (RGB version) are fully controllable through motherboards supporting addressable RGB (5V). Top mounted aerodynamic PSU shroud with integrated ARGB effects (ARGB strip only available on TG and RGB versions).
The Torrent Compact is built to air cool your compact build as efficiently as possible through an open front grille and two of our 180 x 38 mm Dynamic PWM fans (Prisma for RGB version), making it a perfect fit for air cooling aficionados looking for a compact case. Streamlined inside and out The open interior and top mounted PSU provides plenty of breathing room for components and maximizes performance potential. Space optimized, yet still capable of handling E-ATX motherboards up to 274 mm wide. Comes with two Prisma ARGB PWM fans (RGB version) or Dynamic X2 PWM fans. Next level GPU cooling Layout with unobstructed base intake offers exceptional GPU cooling potential. Our biggest fan Our Fractal Design 180 x 38 mm fans leverage power, size and thickness for massive air-moving capacity. Front fan brackets allow for unblocked airflow to the larger fans while catering to standard radiator sizes. Dust filters for front and bottom easily accessible by removing the front. Quick start, clean finish Removable top bezel and routing clips with cable ties make for easy installation and cable management. A sturdy, vibration-damped drive tray supporting a single HDD or dual SSDs with two optional mounting positions. Three dedicated SSD brackets included. Transparently easy Seamless tempered glass panels with bolt-free top-latching mechanisms for easy handling. LED lights (TG versions) and RGB fans (RGB version) are fully controllable through motherboards supporting addressable RGB (5V). Top mounted aerodynamic PSU shroud with integrated ARGB effects (ARGB strip only available on TG and RGB versions).
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The lowest price for Fractal Design Torrent Compact RGB Light Tempered Glass E-ATX Case - Black FD-C-TOR1C-02 right now is $199.00 at PC Case Gear, compared across 3 retailers.
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Prices last updated 19 June 2026.
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Fractal Design Torrent Compact TG Dark Tint Case Black
Delivery between Tue – Wed $30
Fractal Design Torrent Compact Mid-Tower Case - Black RGB TG Light Tint
Delivery between 23–26 June $60.06
Fractal Design Torrent Compact Mid-Tower Case - Black RGB TG Light Tint
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originally posted on neweggbusiness.com
Overall, a really nice case, just be prepared and if your running minimal cables from PSU and no external drives, and no Cable extensions, it will work. But honestly, I came from a NZXT H510 Flow, and it was a better experience and looked cleaner.
originally posted on neweggbusiness.com
Great case. I love it. Would def recommend.
originally posted on microcenter.com
Beyond pleased with this case. Size is perfect, roomy enough to build but not gigantic. Temps are amazingly low even with the stock fan configuration (2x 180mm front, open bottom, open rear). I can keep the front fans at fixed 50% speed which keeps noise low. Have to be mindful of cable management as the back is narrow, but if you pull the cables into the top bin you can make it work pretty easy.
| General | |
| Form Factor | Compact case |
| Max Mainboard Size | Extended ATX |
| Supported Motherboards | ATX, microATX, Mini-ITX, Extended ATX, SSI CEB |
| Internal Bays Qty | 4 |
Fractal Design Torrent Compact TG Dark Tint Case Black
Delivery between Tue – Wed $30
Fractal Design Torrent Compact Mid-Tower Case - Black RGB TG Light Tint
Delivery between 23–26 June $60.06
Fractal Design Torrent Compact Mid-Tower Case - Black RGB TG Light Tint
Delivery $18.99
Overall, a really nice case, just be prepared and if your running minimal cables from PSU and no external drives, and no Cable extensions, it will work. But honestly, I came from a NZXT H510 Flow, and it was a better experience and looked cleaner.
Great case. I love it. Would def recommend.
Beyond pleased with this case. Size is perfect, roomy enough to build but not gigantic. Temps are amazingly low even with the stock fan configuration (2x 180mm front, open bottom, open rear). I can keep the front fans at fixed 50% speed which keeps noise low. Have to be mindful of cable management as the back is narrow, but if you pull the cables into the top bin you can make it work pretty easy.
Moved a mini-ITX system into this case since the GPU wasn't getting enough air in its smaller case. Was a little concerned since I like a quiet system - thankfully the huge Fractal fans in front are even quieter than the be quiets in my last system at idle. Under load, you'll definitely know they're there, but all of the noise is from the air moving through the case.The downside is the tiny amount of cable management space. For a system with an RGB hub and a single SATA SSD, it was definitely doable, but required a lot of careful thinking about cable routing and bundling to get the rear glass panel to close without bending. More than that might get a little tricky in the small space. The case materials are a little underwhelming with the amount of plastic, but how ... MoreMoved a mini-ITX system into this case since the GPU wasn't getting enough air in its smaller case. Was a little concerned since I like a quiet system - thankfully the huge Fractal fans in front are even quieter than the be quiets in my last system at idle. Under load, you'll definitely know they're there, but all of the noise is from the air moving through the case.The downside is the tiny amount of cable management space. For a system with an RGB hub and a single SATA SSD, it was definitely doable, but required a lot of careful thinking about cable routing and bundling to get the rear glass panel to close without bending. More than that might get a little tricky in the small space. The case materials are a little underwhelming with the amount of plastic, but how often are you lovingly caressing the top of your case, anyway?The good news: the system runs about 10C cooler than previously at full load, and a good 15C cooler under light usage. Those fans work to the point where sitting 4 feet back from the case, I can feel the air currents pick up when the fans ramp up (even just to 50 percent!).The RGB fans are pretty stellar, too - they light up evenly and reliably, with smooth transitions and vivid colors.Overall - with a little patience (and a relatively uncomplicated system), this is a solid case for air cooling any components that typically run a little hotter than normal.
Price was 60 higher than Newegg. Will try to have micro center match
Loved the case, fit an nhd15s and triple slot GPU great! Cable management got very tight! Only can fit two 120s on bottom of case with the stock fans on front. I was still able to fit a lot, even RGB strips in the case A lot of room on top for PSU, extra cables, and hard drive!
The aesthetics of this thing are great - no doubt. The materials are generally fine, except for a few locations where they could have used aluminum instead of plastic - especially given the price. The easy to remove panels and filters are fantastic - especially as you build your machine and continually have to test what works and what doesn't. Although it fits a very beefy video card (EVGA's RTX 2080 FTW3) and CPU cooler (Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro), these larger components do start to limit room to maneuver cables as you get closer to finishing your build. I also had to put in a larger PSU (1200W) than originally planned. This case fits my 850W PSU perfectly, with lots of room to spare for the bigger MB, PSU, and VGA cables. However, the PSU on my kid's machine croaked ... MoreThe aesthetics of this thing are great - no doubt. The materials are generally fine, except for a few locations where they could have used aluminum instead of plastic - especially given the price. The easy to remove panels and filters are fantastic - especially as you build your machine and continually have to test what works and what doesn't. Although it fits a very beefy video card (EVGA's RTX 2080 FTW3) and CPU cooler (Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro), these larger components do start to limit room to maneuver cables as you get closer to finishing your build. I also had to put in a larger PSU (1200W) than originally planned. This case fits my 850W PSU perfectly, with lots of room to spare for the bigger MB, PSU, and VGA cables. However, the PSU on my kid's machine croaked and I ended up putting the 850 in that case, while I upgraded to a 1200W on my own build (due to a sale, not because I really needed it). The room to connect the cables on this setup is VERY tight. It can be done, but it is not without difficulty. On that note, a lot of the cables have to be run behind the MB, as with most cases, but that space is exceedingly narrow. Luckily there are cutouts on the panels for extra Velcro ties, but no extras are included with the case. It took a lot of finicky cable puzzling work to get everything to a point where the back glass panel wasn't faced with a tonne of pressure. I ended up having to secure that panel with a screw to make sure it wouldn't pop out at some point. Speaking of needing extras - while the Nexus 9 fan controller actually does a really good job balancing noise and cooling, its placement in the case is... terrible. It's at the bottom-front of the case (close to the 180 mm fans), but needs to be connected to the CPU fan and PSU (top rear). I needed fan extension cables to connect my CPU fans to the Nexus 9, which - again - should have been included but weren't. It also requires additional power from the SATA connector on the PSU, which means, more cables in an already cramped space. All in all though, these are ultimately surmountable obstacles, and only act as minor detractors from an otherwise highly functional and effective case that keeps my components cool at minimal noise - and it's not bad on the eyes either. Hopefully, Fractal Design can continue to build on this design and add a few more quality of life changes to future iterations.
The only thing keeping this from 5 stars is the cable management space. If you're running a minimal setup, no RGB, no extra fans, nvme then you should be fine. Beyond that the difficulty level dramatically increases with every extra component and honestly, I shouldn't need to spend hours to cable manage the back of my PC. I'm on the verge of drawing a diagram . . . I feel like Charlie from Patty's Pub. However, it's a beautiful case/design and overall I'm happy I picked it up. I'll live with the cabling woes for the aesthetics, functionality and cooling.
excellent in everything... the final result is very satisfactory, it is beautiful and impressive at the same time... many options to customize, the cooling is better than in the previous case that was open
| General | |
| Form Factor | Compact case |
| Max Mainboard Size | Extended ATX |
| Supported Motherboards | ATX, microATX, Mini-ITX, Extended ATX, SSI CEB |
| Internal Bays Qty | 4 |
