Fractal Design ARC Mini R2 Review

Dec 6, 2013

[section_title title=Specifications]Specifications

Micro ATX, Mini ITX motherboard compatibility
2 – 5.25″ bays
6 – 3.5″ HDD trays – all compatible with SSDs
2 – 2.5″ dedicated SSD positions behind the mothboard plate
4 + 1 expansion slots
7 – Fan positions (3 Silent Series R2 fans included)
Filtered fan slots in front, top and bottom
CPU coolers up to 165 mm tall
PSU compatibility: ATX PSUs up to 170 mm deep when using the bottom fan location; when not using this fan location longer PSUs (up to 220 mm deep) can be used
Graphics card compatibility: Graphics cards up to 260mm in length with the top HDD cage installed – With the top cage removed, graphics cards up to 400mm in length may be installed
20 mm of space for cable routing behind the motherboard plate
Thick rubber grommets on all holes on the motherboard plate
Window side panel included
Colors available: Black
Case dimensions (WxHxD): 210 x 405 x 484mm
Net weight: 9kg
Package dimensions (WxHxD): 280 x 475 x 565mm
Package weight: 10kg

Front: 2 – 120mm fans (included is one hydraulic bearing 120mm Silent Series R2 fan, 1200 RPM speed)
Rear: 1 – 120mm fan (included is a hydraulic bearing 120mm Silent Series R2 fan, 1200 RPM speed)
Top: 2 – 120/140mm fans (included is one hydraulic bearing 140mm Silent Series R2 fan, 1000 RPM speed) 1 – 120mm fan (not included)
Bottom: 1 – 120mm fan (not included)
Fan controller: 1 – integrated fan controller for up to 3 fans (included)
Water cooling compatibility:
- Front – 240mm radiator (thick and slim) when HDD cages are removed, radiator cannot exceed 275mm in total length with the ODD bay in place.
- Top – 240mm or 360mm radiators (thick and slim); the use of 360mm radiators requires removal of the ODD cage.
- Bottom – 120mm radiators
- Rear – 120 and 140mm radiators