The Arc Midi R2 is developed from the ground up with high-performance computer systems in mind. Featuring three high performance Silent Series R2 fans and ample water cooling options, the Arc Midi R2 layout maximizes airflow throughout the case and keeps even the most demanding systems at cool temperatures. Read on to see what we thought of this case!
The Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 has many features to make it worth taking a look at. The cable routing and cooling options alone are hard to beat in a case this size. The Arc Midi R2 can be found at Amazon for $99.99 shipped which places it in the higher tier of cases for the mid sized case category. There are many cheaper alternatives, but not many will offer...
You might want to edit your cooling statements there.
Heat doesn't rise. Air goes where you push it. Heat only rises in natural convection not forced convection as we're doing in computers
This might be a case i want but sadly ...
2-bay drive area instead of 3 bay (I use that for a 120mm fan in that area) but that's the only problem i have ...
Of course for 50$ i can get a Switch 810 and that has everything i need
Good review.
It covered the bases pretty well and made some specific suggestions for further improvement.
As a happy owner of the prior Arc Midi version, I'd have liked a summary of what has been changed/improved.
It seems the front filter access is much better, and maybe both drive cages are now removable, not just the one.
Also, the fan controller has apparently been better integrated, although I prefer the continuously variable unit previously provided.
What did I miss?