# Torrent: specs and price

**Price (US):** $189.99 at fractal-design.com (MSRP, Black TG Light Tint; Solid panel $179; RGB TG ~$239), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 9 pc cases we track it is #7 cheapest of 9; category median $129.99.
**Brand:** Fractal Design
**Released:** 2021-08
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $189.99 |
| Brand | Fractal Design |
| Released | 2021-08 |
| Form factor | Full Tower (E-ATX/ATX/mATX/ITX/SSI-EEB/SSI-CEB) |
| Max GPU length (mm) | 461 |
| Max cooler height (mm) | 188 |
| Included fans | 2 x 180 mm Dynamic X2 GP-18 (front) + 3 x 140 mm Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM (bottom) |
| Radiator support | Front: 420/360 mm; Bottom: 420/360 mm; Rear: 140/120 mm |
| Side panel | Tempered Glass (TG variants) or Steel (Solid variant) |
| Dimensions (mm) | 544 x 242 x 530 |

## Where it stands

At $190, the Torrent is #7 cheapest of the 9 PC cases we track, where the median is $129.99. On the spec sheet, its max GPU length of 461 mm is the highest of the 9, and its max cooler height of 188 mm is the highest of the 9.

## What reviewers say

Both whitelisted hands-on testers, Tom's Hardware and TechPowerUp, reviewed the exact same trim (Torrent Black RGB TG Light Tint, published 2021-08-18) and rate it a class-leading airflow chassis: excellent thermals and low load noise, five fans included, and a striking, functional top-mounted-PSU layout. Both flag the RGB variant's cable clutter and explicitly steer buyers to the cheaper non-RGB version. Only these two sources qualified. (Based on 1 review, 1 lab-tested, 2021-08-18.)

Praised: Excellent thermal/temperature results under load (Tom's calls it chart-leading); Ships with five fans out of the box (2x 180 mm front + 3x 140 mm bottom); Striking, unique looks with a functional top-mounted-PSU airflow layout; Runs quiet once fans are dialed to sane speeds.
Flagged: Messy cable management, worsened by the RGB variant's extra leads; Both steer buyers toward the cheaper non-RGB variant; Tom's Hardware also flags the RGB model as expensive; Fans get loud at full speed.
Disagreement: The two diverge on max-fan noise: Tom's Hardware lists 'Fans noisy at high speed' and says it 'runs quite loud' at full blast, while TechPowerUp reported 'excellent noise levels' in its testing and did not flag loudness. Both agree the case is quiet once fan speeds are turned down.
Sources: Tom's Hardware (2021-08-18, tomshardware.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the Torrent?**

Both whitelisted hands-on testers, Tom's Hardware and TechPowerUp, reviewed the exact same trim (Torrent Black RGB TG Light Tint, published 2021-08-18) and rate it a class-leading airflow chassis: excellent thermals and low load noise, five fans included, and a striking, functional top-mounted-PSU layout. Both flag the RGB variant's cable clutter and explicitly steer buyers to the cheaper non-RGB version. Only these two sources qualified. Praised: Excellent thermal/temperature results under load (Tom's calls it chart-leading); Ships with five fans out of the box (2x 180 mm front + 3x 140 mm bottom); Striking, unique looks with a functional top-mounted-PSU airflow layout; Runs quiet once fans are dialed to sane speeds. Flagged: Messy cable management, worsened by the RGB variant's extra leads; Both steer buyers toward the cheaper non-RGB variant; Tom's Hardware also flags the RGB model as expensive; Fans get loud at full speed. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)

**How much does the Torrent cost?**

The Torrent has a US price of $189.99 (MSRP, Black TG Light Tint; Solid panel $179; RGB TG ~$239), as of 2026-06-15.

**How does the Torrent compare on price?**

At $190, the Torrent is #7 cheapest of the 9 PC cases we track, where the median is $129.99.

**When was the Torrent released?**

The Torrent was released 2021-08.

**What are the Torrent's key specs?**

Torrent (Fractal Design): form factor Full Tower (E-ATX/ATX/mATX/ITX/SSI-EEB/SSI-CEB), max gpu length mm 461, max cooler height mm 188, included fans 2 x 180 mm Dynamic X2 GP-18 (front) + 3 x 140 mm Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM (bottom), radiator support Front: 420/360 mm; Bottom: 420/360 mm; Rear: 140/120 mm. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://www.fractal-design.com/products/cases/torrent/torrent/ (fractal-design.com, accessed 2026-06-15)
Corroboration: https://www.newegg.com/black-fractal-design-torrent-atx-mid-tower/p/N82E16811352146 (accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/pc-cases/fractal-design-torrent/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Torrent price of record was $189.99 as of 2026-06-15 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/pc-cases/fractal-design-torrent/
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