Fractal Design Vector RS Review

Introduction and Technical Specification

| Source: Fractal Price: 169.99 Author: Gary Wain

Introduction

Here at OC3D towers, having recently reviewed the Define S2 Vision, our collective jaws have only just recovered from hitting the floor. On opening up the latest offering from Fractal in the shape of the Vector RS it's fair to say we felt the beginnings of yet another downward mandibular excursion. My God, this case is pretty; really pretty. Yes, pretty is important in the world of PC enclosures, but it also needs to perform. From a quick look at the Tech Spec below, it the Fractal Vector RS appears to have what it takes.

Technical Specification

Dimensions 552x223x498 (LxWxH) Material Steel Chassis, Plastic trim, Tempered glass panels Weight 12.64kg Motherboard M-ATX, ITX ATX, EATX (up to 285mm wide) 5.25" 0 3.5"/2.5" 6 included, 11 positions total Dedicated 2.5" 2 Included, 4 total Front I/O 1xUSB 3.1 gen 2 Type C, 2xUSB3.0, Audio in/Out Expansion Slots 7 + 2 vertical Air Cooling Front: 3x120/140 (2x140 included) Roof: 3x120/140 Rear: 1x120/140 (1x140 included) Base: 2x120/140 Water Cooling Front: 120/240/360. 140/280 Roof: 120/240/360. 140/280/420 (max 35mm component MB Height Rear: 120 Base 120/240, 140/280

Max CPU Cooler Height 185mm Max GPU Length 440mm Max PSU Length 300mm





Key Features

Bolt-free TG panels with push-to-lock latching

Interchangeable top panels offer a choice of sleek tempered glass or filtered ventilation

Counter angled intake vents designed to trap noise with minimal airflow resistance

Customisable ARGB LED strip spans the top and front panels

Set colours and effects via standard 5V RGB motherboard connection or included Adjust R1 controller

Six HDD trays included 11 positions (additional Type-A trays sold separately)

Two SSD (included with four positions available, (additional Type-A trays sold separately)

Three Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 140 mm fans pre-installed

Up to nine 120/140 mm fan positions

Nexus+ fan hub manages up to nine fans via your motherboard

Extensive water cooling support for radiators up to 420 mm in the top, 360 mm in the front, and 280 mm in the base

Ventilated PSU shroud conceals cables and provides additional SSD mounting options

Modular design converts from a storage focused standard layout to a cooling centric open layout

Support for Flex VRC-25 vertical GPU riser (sold separately)

USB 3.1 GEN 2 Type-C

1 - Introduction and Technical Specification 2 - Up Close: Exterior 3 - Up Close: Interior 4 - Up Close: Interior Rear 5 - In the Nip, Alternative Roof Package, and Accessories. 6 - Power Supply 7 - The Build and Cooling 8 - Thermal Testing 9 - Conclusion & Video «Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Next»

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