Fractal Design Arc XL

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 12 expert reviews

Excellent:

10
Good:

2
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Great build quality
Support for up to 360mm, 280mm and 240mm radiator up top
3speed fan controller for three fans

Cons:

Rubber supports for PSU are merely glued in place

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Last revision on June 24, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Great build quality
Support for up to 360mm, 280mm and 240mm radiator up top
3speed fan controller for three fans

Reviewers Didn't Like

Rubber supports for PSU are merely glued in place

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Expert reviews and ratings

By performancepsu.com on August 10, 2015 90

Fractal Desing's Arc XL full performance tower PC case is fully modular and provides immense water cooling support allowing for a triple radiator set-up with plenty of room to spare for multiple HDDs.One great thing about this case is it has amazing...

By Bit-tech.net on April 23, 2014 83

By combining the external design of the latest Arc cases with the internal design of the Define XL R2, Fractal Design has produced a chassis that is decent, albeit a little predictable. As ever, the build quality is top notch, and the Arc XL proves...

By reviewstudio.net on January 21, 2014 86

Fractal Design ARC XL is a robust full-tower case, built entirely from steel, with a lot of interior space able to to fit any gaming system you'd like. The included fans do what they are supposed to do in keeping the interior cool while other fans can be...

By wegotserved.com on January 19, 2014 89

For about $127 (or £100), the Fractal Design Arc XL is nothing less than a winner. Same outstanding Fractal Design build quality and case finish as the Define series sans the front door. My new "best" case!Some time ago I reviewed a case from Fractal...

By Kitguru.net on December 11, 2013 90

The Fractal Design Arc XL rounds out the Arc series of cases and does so in...

By PC Authority on October 15, 2013 100

There's something about Fractal Design cases that never fails to please. There are few case-makers out there that put as much effort into every facet of design as Fractal; from parts like fans and rubber grommets, down to the packaging of additional...

By Overclock3D on September 11, 2013 87

Fractal Designs have been in the business for some time now. They have some impressive products on the market through their desire to provide a minimalistic design coupled with well-built units that are always competitively priced.Back in February of...

By SilentPC Review on June 10, 2014

The Arc series is essentially a bridge, bringing together Fractal Design's minimalist roots and a wide audience of enthusiasts who crave big towers with tremendous cooling. In this regard, the Arc XL is a success, an oversized case that delivers...

By LanOC Reviews on April 23, 2014

The Fractal Arc XL is an interesting case, I love the Fractal styling and its overall build quality. The problem is combining that build quality with a case of this size leads to a case that is extremely heavy. Unless you have a specific need for a case...

By eTeknix on February 21, 2014

Fractal Design are one of the coolest component manufacturers around and over the years they've gone on to win countless awards for their chassis, power supplies and fans. I've seen a fair few Fractal Design products in the eTeknix office and I've never...

By Guru of 3D on February 06, 2014

The Fractal Design XL is awfully close to the design of the ARC Midi R2 but certainly is a nice step up in terms of component size versus installation. The side see-through side panel gives it a little more niche, as well as the curvature and many...

By DigitalReviews on February 06, 2014

We review the Fractal Design Arc XL, it is a notch bigger and better as far as we are concerned. This all black and white chassis comes with plenty of cooling options, great design and aesthetics and ... Read more...

By overclockers.com on December 19, 2013

Well ladies and gentlemen, there you have it. The Fractal Design ARC XL Full Tower case. Overall we have a quiet, understated black case with a brushed aluminum finish on the plastic facade. The controls and inputs are up top, so make sure you have a...

By 3dGameMan on December 04, 2013

The Fractal Design Arc XL Case like their other Arc series cases, looks amazing and has excellent build quality. This case is very spacious and a perfect option for anyone considering building a robust system with water cooling. There's lots of drive...

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