Fractal Design

Fractal Design is a computer hardware manufacturer from Sweden. Founded in 2007, the company manufactures computer cases, water coolers, case fans, and power supplies. All products are designed and engineered in Sweden.[1]

This article is about the Swedish computer hardware company. For the American software company, see Fractal Design Corporation.
Fractal Design
TypePublic
IndustryComputer hardware
Founded2007 (2007)
FounderHannes Wallin
Headquarters
Gothenburg, Sweden
ProductsComputer cases, power supplies
Number of employees
80
Websitewww.fractal-design.com
Old logo of Fractal Design, used until August 2019

In recent years the company's products have won several awards in computer hardware industry such as the Case Manufacturer of the Year (2013–2015), European Hardware Awards (2015)[2] and Brand of the year IXBT.com (2015), Russia.[3]

The company headquarters of Fractal Design is located in Gothenburg, Sweden, where the products are designed. Fractal Design manufactures all their products in China. To support its international operations, Fractal Design has offices in Europe, North America and Asia.

History

Fractal Design was founded in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 2007. In 2009, international recognition for the company grew after the first computer case within the Define series was introduced. In the same year, the company opened a North America office in Dallas, Texas.[4] A few months later, an Asia office was established to handle increased Product Development and Sales.

By the end of 2016, the company continued to develop the concepts of Scandinavian design, silent computing and support of powerful computer configurations by launching new computer cases under the Define series.[5]

In 2020, Fractal products are available in more than 50 countries. Fractal remains one of the world's premier brands when it comes to designing and manufacturing cases, fans, power supplies and accessories for gaming- and hardware enthusiasts with high expectations.

Products

The company's products include:[6]

Computer case families.
mini-ITX micro-ATX ATX EATX XL-ATX Basic description
Define2007 "Nano"-versions "Mini"-versions Revision 2

Revision 3

Revision 4

Revision 5

Revision 6

Revision 7

 "XL"-versions "Quiet PC" cases, featuring sound-dampening material on the inside of the front and side panels.

In other respects, revisions 2 through 5 are similar to the Arc series, apart from lacking top filters.

  • Revision 6 features a full-length PSU shroud, top filters, and a new HDD/SSD cradle design.
  • Revision 7 features a new ventilation grate pattern, and a third intake fan mount in the 5.25" bay.
  • Revision 7 is marketed as the "Define 7", whereas previous revisions would be called "R5", "R6", etc.
Arc2011 Arc Mini

Arc Mini R2

 Arc Midi

Arc Midi R2

 Arc XL Mid- to high-end cases with filtered air vents on the front, top, and base,

modular HDD mounting cages, and radiator support for various liquid cooling solutions.

Core2011 Core 500 Core 1000

Core 1100

Core 1300

Core 1500

Focus G Mini

 Core 2300

Core 2500

Core 3300

Core 3500

Focus G

 "Budget" cases of rudimentary construction that maintain some HDD/SSD mounting flexibility, and support for all-in-one liquid cooling solutions.
  • x000, x100, and x300 designs use a vertical HDD/SSD mounting plate for improved airflow.
  • x500 and "Focus" models use "traditional" horizontal HDD/SSD mounts inside moveable "cages".
  • With exception of the "500", "1000", and "Focus" models, the series suffers from poor intake airflow, a problem common amongst cases with solid front panels.
Node2012 Node 202

Node 304

 Node 804 SFF and HTPC cases.
Meshify2016 "Mini" versions Meshify

Meshify C

Meshify S

 "XL" versions Define-derivatives featuring mesh front panels to minimize airflow restrictions.

Ideally, this allows for adequate cooling performance to be achieved with less fan noise.

Torrent2021 Torrent Nano Torrent Compact Torrent Enthusiast cases with a minimally restricted front-to-back airflow layout, featuring 18cm intake fans.
Case fans
Series\Size 4cm 5cm 6cm 8cm 9.2cm 12cm 14cm 18cm 20cm Basic description Notes
Silent Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Low-noise fans. 3-pin only
Dynamic Yes Yes Yes General-purpose case fans. 3-pin & 4-pin
Prisma Yes Yes Yes Illuminated case fans. SL variants glow in a single colour.

AL variants can change colour if using appropriate RGB fan control software.

Aspect Yes Yes Develeoped from the Dynamic and Prisma series.

Fitted with rubber pads around the mounting points.

 3-pin & 4-pin
Venturi Yes Yes High-end fans optimized for specific use cases.

Extensively rubber-rampened.

 HF: Airflow-optimized[7]

HP: Pressure-optimized[8] As of 2022-04-11, only HP versions are provided with 4-pin connectors[9]

  • Power supplies
  • Water cooling

See also

References
  1. "Fractal Design - FrozenCPU.com". www.frozencpu.com.
  2. "European Hardware Awards 2015". EHA. Archived from the original on April 9, 2016.
  3. ""iXBT Brand 2015 — Выбор читателей"". iXBT.com.
  4. "Scandinavian sensibilities define Fractal Design cases". June 6, 2011.
  5. Lilly, Paul (November 2, 2016). "Fractal Design launches space-efficient Define C cases". PC Gamer.
  6. https://uk.hardware.info/reviews/5876/2/hardwareinfo-taiwan-tour-fractal-design-define-r5-a-kelvin-clearnline-up
  7. Airflow-optimized fans are typically used for exhausting hot air from the computer case, or for drawing air into the case through relatively unrestricted paths (such as an unfiltered vent in a PC case side panel.)
  8. Pressure-optimized fans are typically used for pushing or pulling air through intake filters, radiators, heatsinks, or densely packed HDDs and SSDs.
  9. "Venturi Series by Fractal Design". Fractal Design. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
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