Question 1

I'm on the fence about buying this, will the cooler master v6 gt fit in this case?

Accepted Answer

Cool, I was wondering about internal clearance with respect to my existing cpu cooler and graphics cards, but I got it figured out. The official website had more information about these cases than I initially thought. It's kinda sad that I have to decommission my trusty xclio wind tunnel that's like 4 years old now, but I got my 100 dollars out of it. Fractal design cases look really awesome all around.

Also, do you have all 5 fan slots filled? How's the noise/airflow in this thing? Does the power supply breathe well on the bottom with that filter? One more thing, I move around a lot because of college and are the legs solid feeling?

Question 2

Okay this is question about space inside case, and I currently own a Cooler Master 922 haf mid tower(which is very close to a full size). The components inside my rig are as such: 4670k cpu, asus z-87 pro(mobo), 212 hyper plus heatsink and fan, evga nex gold 750watt psu(fully modular version), 2 tb seagate mechanical drive, 1 tb western digital mechanical drive, 1 256gb samsung pro ssd, 1 oem dvd burner, 1 asus br burner, 2x EVGA 650ti boost s.c. in sli. I believe that is everything and though I have two decent size gpu's and a rather large heatsink I still have some space, the cm 922 haf I purchased was not my favorite the design, it was more the features, size and space, and reviews. I like more professional cases like fractal, corsair, and lian li. I just wanted to ask if there will be enough room for my components and possible liquid cooling solution with a 240 radiator with push and pull cooling system? So please if any has feedback about this case I would truly appreciate it, and if you know of any other fractal, antec, corsair,and or lian li cases that may suit my needs more for what I am looking for.-traveller

Accepted Answer

Based on your current hardware, I think the Arc Midi R2 could hold them no problem. What I love about this case is the Modular Drive cages, and your ability for fan mounts, and water cooling. You can install a 240 Radiator in the front, a 240 Radiator at the top (The top mounting points allow for 1x 180mm fan or 2x 140mm fans or 2x 120mm fans, with the option of a 3rd 140/120 but that will eliminate one of your 5.25 inch drive bays).

My setup:
1) 4670k + Swiftech H220 (with push/pull configuration)
2) Asrock z87 Extreme6 (ATX motherboard)
3) 1x GTX 770 (It will fit 2 cards no problem)
4) 2x HDD 1x Drives, 1x SSD (I just removed the top cage because I don't really use that many hard drives but I could always put that back if i needed it)

TL:DR: Yes, you can do push/pull water cooling due to the multiple mounting points at the top of the chassis. You can have it in the middle, or you can have it offset (Slightly off towards the window).

Question 3

Does this case have a blue power light and red Hard Drive  activity light?

Accepted Answer

Yes on both accounts. You can always reverse the mobo inputs and use the red as power, etc. I just unplugged both of mine.

Question 4

I currently a pretty nice enthusiast rig enclosed in the Cooler master 922 haf case, and though the case has served me wellit was never my preferred case. I usually like the way lian li and fractal design cases look, but the 922 was on sale and well featured. But I am now lookiing for a case that I happen to love aesthetically and has nice features, and I wanted to ask if this case is as nice as it looks in person? and if it is roomy enough for 2 660's, 2 hdd, a ssd, 212+ cpu heatsink and fan?

Accepted Answer

I bought this case a little while back and I can tell you that it is very aesthetically pleasing IRL. I wouldn't foresee any problem at all holding the gear you listed easily. This case actually has a mount for 2 SSD's on the back of the motherboard tray to keep them hidden if you desire. The 660's will have plenty of room as this case will hold cards 11.5" long even with the HDD cage installed. The 212 heatsink is only about 6.25" tall and this case will hold a heat sink up to about 7" tall. This case is a winner all the way around!

Question 5

Will this case fit an ASUS Rampage IV Black Edition LGA 2011?

Accepted Answer

It could be possible, i have no experience with extended ATX, I think that this is only meant for mini-ATX and ATX boards, im pretty sure the extended atx board would cover the rubber grommets however because they are set out for plain ATX boards.. so it would be a bit less than ideal.

Question 6

The tool less attachment that hold the hard drives in place in the cage, are they plastic or metal?

Accepted Answer

The slide in/out trays are metal with rubber supports that hold it in place.  You won't experience vibration from it. If you have further questions feel free ask.

Question 7

How easy is it to clean the front panel fan filter?

Accepted Answer

You have to pop the front panel off, and then clean the filters. It's really not that tough but there are other cases that have the filters removable without taking the front panel off.  It's not bad like 2 minutes and you are cleaned and put back together

Question 8

What is the weight of this case?

Accepted Answer

10.7 kg or about 24 lbs

Question 9

Anyone know if this case will be compatible with the AMD Fury X?  I bought it a few weeks ago not thinking it would be an issue, but with the after market cpu cooler I bought, I am trying to figure out how it will fit with the fury x?  Any ideas, I realize the fury x is not out until tomorrow.

Accepted Answer

If you're worried about the length of the fury x, you can remove the middle drive bay completely to have the full length of the case.

Question 10

After removing te 5-bay HDD cage and the 3-bay HDD cage, is it possible to mount the 5-bay HDD cage to the bottom of the case, replacing th 3-bay cage? I may need the room for the video card, but need to maintain at least 4 bays for HDDs.

Accepted Answer

I can't think of a graphics card that is long enough for this to be necessary, but no, not without a little Do It Yourself ingenuity. If one of your drives is an SSD, it could fit underneath the bottom Bay, or behind the motherboard tray.

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