FAQ First Time Builder's Guide

• Beginner's Guide: How to build a PC in a Fractal case

Product overview

• North
• Focus 2
• Pop Air & Silent
• Pop Mini
• Pop XL

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FAQ General

• Fractal Design Case Super-Guide
• My accessory kit with all my mounting hardware is missing / Where is my accessory kit?
• My case didn't come with the I/O shield shown in the manual
• Difference in tint levels between tempered glass versions
• Audio or microphone sounds distorted on the front panel HD Audio ports

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FAQ North

• North HDD/SSD Installation
• North PSU Compatibility
• North Radiator Compatibility
• North GPU Compatibility

FAQ Pop

• Pop HDD/SSD installation
• Pop radiator support
• Pop GPU maximum length
• Pop RGB controller
• Pop Top radiator bracket installation

FAQ Pop Mini

• Pop Mini HDD/SSD installation
• Pop Mini RGB controller
• Pop Mini radiator support
• Pop Mini GPU maximum length
• Pop Mini top radiator bracket installation

FAQ Pop XL

• Pop XL HDD/SSD installation
• Pop XL radiator support
• Pop XL GPU maximum length
• Pop XL RGB controller

FAQ Ridge

• Ridge radiator options
• Ridge GPU Installation & information
• Ridge convert to horizontal mounting

FAQ Focus 2

• Focus 2 Radiator Compatibility
• Focus 2 Maximum GPU length
• Focus 2 RGB Controller
• Focus 2 3.5" Drive Installation
• Focus 2 2.5" Drive Installation

FAQ Torrent Compact

• Torrent Compact radiator compatibility
• GPU Support Bracket installation Torrent Compact
• Maximum GPU Length Torrent Compact

FAQ Torrent Nano

• Torrent Nano radiator compatibility
• GPU Support Bracket installation Torrent Nano
• Maximum GPU length Torrent Nano

FAQ Torrent

• Torrent radiator support
• Torrent 420mm AIO Examples
• Torrent GPU Bracket installation
• Torrent max GPU length
• Torrent Fan Hub information

FAQ Define 7/XL & Meshify 2/XL

• Define 7/XL & Meshify 2/XL : How many accessories do I need to get to install the maximum amount of storage drives in my case?
• How To: Define 7 / 7 XL Filter Removal
• How To: Define 7/XL Multibracket Flexibility * Also Meshify 2/XL
• How to: Define 7/XL & Meshify 2/XL Internal Layout Conversion
• How To: Define 7 / 7 XL Solid to Ventilated Top Panel Swap

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FAQ Define R6

• Can the Connect D1 fit on any Fractal Design cases other than the Define R6?
• How To: Install Connect D1 USB Type C on Define R6
• Can I purchase an additional TG side panel or additional HDD/SSD trays for the Define R6/Define S2? (North America)
• Define R6 E-ATX, SSI CEB, SSI EEB motherboard support
• How To: Define R6 - Front Door Reversal

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Meshify 2 Lite

• Meshify 2 Lite radiator support
• Meshify 2 Lite GPU support
• Meshify 2 Lite RGB GPU support
• Meshify 2/Lite RGB - RGB-controller

Meshify 2 Compact Lite/ Lite RGB

• Meshify 2 Compact RGB/Lite RGB Controller
• Meshify 2 Compact Lite / Lite RGB HDD/SSD Installation
• Meshify 2 Compact Lite / Lite RGB radiator compatibility
• Meshify 2 Compact Lite / Lite RGB GPU length

FAQ Celsius

• Celsius and Celsius+ Compatibility Chart with Current Fractal Design Cases
• Is my Celsius units Intel bracket supposed to be loose on the back?
• Celsius S24 Product Measurements
• Celsius S36 Product Measurements
• Celsius+ Product Dimensions

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FAQ Meshify Series

• How To Guide: Meshify Series Front Filter Removal
• Will my graphics card fit in the Meshify C or Meshify C Mini with a radiator installed in the front?
• Will the color front filters for the Meshify C fit on the Meshify S2?
• Will the Define R6 side panels fit on the Meshify S2?

Prisma Fans

• Adjust R1 RGB Controller Specs
• Connecting the Prisma AL fans to a motherboard

FAQ Lumen

• Lumen compatibility chart with cases
• Lumen manual

FAQ Arc Series

• Arc Series: What's the difference between Arc Midi and Arc Midi R2?
• Arc Midi R2: What the space available for water cooling in the front?
• Arc XL: What is the space available for water cooling in the front?

FAQ Core Series

• Core x300 / x500: Differences
• Core 500: Remove top cover
• Core 500: Install the Power Supply
• Core 500: Install I/O panel
• Core 500: Prepare the Motherboard

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FAQ Define Series

• Differences Between Cases in the Define Family
• Define R5: Radiator Compatibility Chart
• Define R5: Water Cooling Radiator Options
• Define R5: How to remove the top ModuVents™ (Jonas edition)
• Define S: Where is my accessory kit?

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FAQ Node Series

• Node 202: Ion SFX Support
• Node 804: Water Cooling Radiator Options
• Node 804: How many HDD's can I fit in the Node 804?
• Node 804: Graphics Card Limitations
• Node 804: Detailed Dimensions of Front Panel (in mm)

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FAQ Power Supplies

• Fractal PSU cable compatibility
• Noisy power supply / Mechanical noise / Fan noise / Coil whine
• Trouble shooting / Computer does not start
• What’s the warranty on the power supplies?
• Power supply: DC connectors

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FAQ Fans

• Silent Series R2: How do I mount the fans using the rubber screws?
• Silent Series R2: What is the power drawn by your fans?

FAQ Kelvin Series

• Kelvin AM4 bracket
• Kelvin faulty pump
• Kelvin Series: Compatibility sheet for Fractal cases
• Kelvin Series: Thermal Cooling Performance
• Kelvin Series: Troubleshooting high temperatures and noise

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Manuals Pop Series

• Pop Air & Silent User Guide
• Pop XL User Guide
• Pop Mini User Guide

Manual Torrent Series

• Torrent User Guide
• Torrent Compact User Guide
• Torrent Nano User Guide

Manual Ridge Series

• Ridge User Guide

Manuals Celsius Series

• Celsius+ S24, S28,& S36 Dynamic/Prisma Product Manual
• Celsius S24 Product Manual Version 2
• Celsius S36 Product Manual Version 2

Manuals Define Series

• Define 7 Compact User Guide
• Define 7 User Guide
• Define 7 XL User Guide
• Define S2 Product Manual
• Define R6 Product Manual

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Manuals Focus Series

• Focus G Product Manual
• Focus G Mini Product Manual

Manuals Meshify Series

• Meshify 2 Compact User Guide
• Meshify 2 User Guide
• Meshify 2 XL User Guide
• Meshify C Product Manual
• Meshify C Mini Manual

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Manuals Node Series

• Node 202 Product Manual
• Node 304 Product Manual
• Node 605 Product Manual
• Node 804 Product Manual

Manuals Power Supplies

• Ion SFX-L Gold User Guide
• Ion+ Platinum User Guide
• Edison M Product Manual
• Integra M Product Manual
• Newton R3 Product Manual

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Manuals Core Series

• Core 500 Product Manual
• Core 1100 Product Manual
• Core 1300 Product Manual
• Core 1500 Product Manual
• Core 2300 Product Manual

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Manuals Arc Series

• Arc Mini Product Manual
• Arc Mini R2 Product Manual
• Arc Midi Product Manual
• Arc Midi R2 Product Manual
• Arc XL Product Manual

Manuals Kelvin Series

• Kelvin T12 Product Manual
• Kelvin S24 Product Manual
• Kelvin S36 Product Manual

Meshify 2 Compact

• How to: Meshify 2 Compact Front Panel Removal
• How to: Meshify 2 Compact Filter Removal
• How to: Meshift 2 Compact Radiator Top Bracket Removal

Define 7 Compact

• How to: Define 7 Compact Filter removal
• How to: Define 7 Compact Retention clip replacement (ball catchers)
• How to: Define 7 Compact Front I/O replacement

Meshify 2 / Meshify 2 XL

• How to: Meshify 2/XL Drive Cage Relocation
• How To: Meshify 2/XL Tempered Glass Panel Transit Lock
• How to: Meshify 2/XL Radiator Bracket
• How to: Meshify 2/XL Front Panel Removal
• How to: Meshify 2/XL Filter Removal

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Define 7 / Define 7 XL

• How to: Define 7 / Define 7 XL Filter Removal
• How to: Define 7 / Define 7 XL Solid to Ventilated Top Panel Swap
• How to: Define 7 / Define 7 XL Multibracket Flexibility
• How To: Define 7 / Define 7 XL Top Radiator Bracket Removal
• How to: Define 7 / Define 7 XL Internal Layout Conversion

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Define R6

• How To: Define R6 - Front Door Reversal
• How To: Define R6 - Radiator Bracket Removal
• How To: Define R6 - Top Radiator Installation
• How To: Define R6 - Install Connect D1 USB Type C Connector
• How To: Define R6 - Convert from Standard to Open Layout

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Define S2/S2 Vision

• How to: Define S2 - Reservoir Installation
• How To: Define S2 Vision - PSU Shroud Plate Removal
• How To: Define S2 Vision - Top Panel Swap

Era

• How To: Era - Filter Removal
• How to: Era - Changing top panels
• How to: Era - SFX Power Supply Install
• How to: Era - SSD or HDD Drive Install
• How to: Era - Remove Drive Cage from PSU Mount

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Vector RS

• How To: Vector RS - Top Panel Change
• How to - Vector RS - Filter Removal
• How To - Vector RS - Open Layout Conversion

Celsius Series

• How to: Celsius+ AMD Socket Installation
• How to - Celsius+ Assembly
• How to: Celsius Series AMD Install
• How to: Celsius Series Intel Install
• How to: Celsius S36 Cable Routing

Define Series

• How To: Define S - Install Accessory TG Panel

Core Series

• Core 1000 I/O removal
• Core 3000 I/O removal

Node Series

• Node 304 Front I/O Replacement

Product Video(s) Arc Series

• Arc XL Q&A - Now with Bacon!
• Arc XL Walkthrough
• Arc XL Showreel
• Arc Mini R2 Walkthrough
• Arc Midi R2 Liquid Cooling

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Product Video(s) Core Series

• Core 500 Showreel
• The Difference between Core x3 and Core x5 Series
• Core 1100 Overview
• Core 1300 Overview
• Core 2300 Overview

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Product Video(s) Define Series

• Define S2 Showreel
• Define R6 Showreel
• Define C Series Showreel
• Define R5 Showreel
• Fractal Design Define R5 - Silence Redefined

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Product Video(s) Kelvin Series

• Kelvin Series Showreel

Product Video(s) Node Series

• Node 804 - Designed to Adapt
• Node 804 Showreel
• Node 304 Showreel
• Node 202 Showreel

Product Video(s) Fans

• Fractal Design Venturi Fan Showreel

Product Video(s) Power Supplies

• Edison M Series Power Supply
• Integra M Series Power Supply

Product Video(s) Celsius Series

• Celsius Series Showreel

Product Video(s) Focus Series

• Focus G Series Showreel

Product Video(s) Meshify Series

• Meshify C Showreel