The Fractal Design Arc XL conforms to the E-ATX form factor and so can accommodate motherboards with form factors ATX, E-ATX, Micro-ATX, XL-ATX and Mini-ITX.
It is made of Steel and its dimensions (LxWxH) are 552mm x 232mm x 572mm.
![]() | Form Factor | E-ATX | ![]() | Front Fans Size | 140mm | ||
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![]() | Motherboard Form Factors |
| ![]() | Front Fans Speed | 1000 RPM | ||
![]() | Material | Steel | ![]() | Top Fans | 3 | ||
![]() | Color | Black | ![]() | Top Fans Size | 140mm | ||
![]() | Expansion Slots | 9 | ![]() | Top Fans Speed | 1000 RPM | ||
![]() | 5.25″ Drive Bays | 4 | ![]() | Rear Fans | 1 | ||
![]() | 3.5″ Drive Bays | 8 | ![]() | Rear Fans Size | 140mm | ||
![]() | 2.5" Drive Bays | 9 | ![]() | Rear Fans Speed | 1000 RPM | ||
![]() | Tool-less Rails | yes | ![]() | Bottom Fans | 1 | ||
![]() | Length | 552mm | ![]() | Bottom Fans Size | 140mm | ||
![]() | Width | 232mm | ![]() | IO Display Panel | yes | ||
![]() | Height | 572mm | ![]() | Front USB 2.0 Slots | 2 | ||
![]() | Maximum Graphics Card Length | 480mm | ![]() | Front USB 3.0 Slots | 2 | ||
![]() | Maximum CPU Cooler Size | 180mm | ![]() | eSATA | no | ||
![]() | Front Fans | 2 | ![]() | Audio IO | yes |
The Fractal Design Arc XL has a the E-ATX form factor. Extended ATX is a slightly deeper version of the ATX standard which is designed to provide all the advantages of ATX but with slightly more room. Using the E-ATX standard, the case can house motherboards and power supplies with form factors ATX, E-ATX, Micro-ATX, XL-ATX and Mini-ITX. The dimensions of the case itself (LxWxH) are 552mm x 232mm x 572mm.
The Fractal Design Arc XL has nine expansion slots, so there is plenty of room for extra components, which may be a deciding factor when planning on the longevity and build type of a PC system. The case has four 5.25" drive bays, which is enough to house an optical drive and a couple of hard drives, while still having space for plenty more HDDs with the eight 3.5" drive bays that are also available. You can even install an SSD or laptop-sized HDD using one of the nine 2.5" drive bays. Installation of hard drives into these drive bays is made all the more easier by screwless rails that allow tool-less mounting.
Made primarily of Steel, the Fractal Design Arc XL is built to be strong and well-ventilated. Steel cases are generally fairly cheap and sturdy, but also tend to be quite heavy. Whatever your case's material, it is important to keep a consistent airflow so that heat doesn't build up inside. It is therefore advised that you make use of the available built-in case fans and fan installation sections.
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