Fractal Design Arc Midi ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $60 + Free Shipping

Quote from gkwong : yes, an atx motherboard will fit in an atx case

ah thanks, just worried because it was listed as extended atx, but seems like its not THAT big (TWSS) just from someone who quoted in that thread:

Standard ATX is 12" x 9.6". According to NewEgg description, this motherboard is 12" x 10.38"

I think they might be getting rid of stock for the release of the sideWindowed version?

I've owned this case for over a year. It is nearly perfect and for $60USD I could overlook what little it doesn't get perfect like the large logo and front fan mounts that clip in instead of screws.

Comes with a 3 fan controller and the 3 stock fans are pretty good 140mm models, plus it has a ton of room for a watercooling radiator up top.

Even with a push/pull setup it will clear the motherboard because they offset the mounts for extra clearence.

lots of fan mounting options, room for long video cards,extremely good cable routing options and a ton of hard drive sledsw/ rubber mounts, all in a mid-tower, I love mine.

Does this thing really have the power supply mount at the bottom? That's bad, since heat rises, and we want to keep things from heating up other components. So the coolest running stuff should go at the bottom, and the hottest running stuff should be at the top (if possible). Putting the power supply at the bottom is dumb. It should be at the top, or be thermally isolated from the rest of the case. But I'm just an EE, so feel free to ignore.

deal dead?

yup dead its been 24hrs

Quote from bruteshot : they wouldn't price adjust me even though I bought 2 weeks ago, lame

That is lame. I love everything about Newegg except for their customer service. They won't even pay for return shipping if they send you a defective product. Such bull*&^*.

Quote from bk_InAZ : Does this thing really have the power supply mount at the bottom? That's bad, since heat rises, and we want to keep things from heating up other components. So the coolest running stuff should go at the bottom, and the hottest running stuff should be at the top (if possible). Putting the power supply at the bottom is dumb. It should be at the top, or be thermally isolated from the rest of the case. But I'm just an EE, so feel free to ignore.

You're right, that's ridiculous. And I'm a microbiologist/computer scientist studying bioinformatics.

Quote from Noobzilla771 : I think they might be getting rid of stock for the release of the sideWindowed version?

I emailed them a week ago about that and there are currently no plans to release the case with the window panel. The window panel will be available soon as a separate item (although I think they've been saying this for a while).

Quote from tatiana30241 : You're right, that's ridiculous. And I'm a microbiologist/computer scientist studying bioinformatics.

Quote from bk_InAZ : Does this thing really have the power supply mount at the bottom? That's bad, since heat rises, and we want to keep things from heating up other components. So the coolest running stuff should go at the bottom, and the hottest running stuff should be at the top (if possible). Putting the power supply at the bottom is dumb. It should be at the top, or be thermally isolated from the rest of the case. But I'm just an EE, so feel free to ignore.

You two are right about the heat going to the top and putting the PSU thermally isolated. However, most bottom mount PSU cases like the Arc Midi have grills on the under side, so the PSU gets fresh air beneath and vents hot air outside the case (assuming the PSU is placed facing downwards with fans on the bottom like this [staticflickr.com] and not on the rear [pcper.com]). Most non-OEM PSUs sold today have bottom fans. Also, the PSU will not be competing with the rear fan.

PLUS second graphics card will have more space for air, like in this set-up [photobucket.com], since it will not be facing the bottom of the case.

So bottom-mounted cases can actually be better.

From a nobody with no engineering or science degree. Definitely feel free to ignore.

code is expired... knew i shouldn't have hesitated.

btw, i will never understand the side window thing. probably for the same reason that i don't shop at malls.

well for those that are looking for one. this threat as it for $63 with free shipping.

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