Fractal Design

This article is about the Swedish computer hardware company. For the American software company, see Fractal Design Corporation.

Fractal Design

Company type	Public
Industry	Computer hardware
Founded	2007 (2007)
Founder	Hannes Wallin
Headquarters	Gothenburg, Sweden
Products	Computer cases, power supplies
Number of employees	80
Website	www.fractal-design.com

Old logo of Fractal Design, used until August 2019

Fractal Design is a Swedish computer hardware manufacturer. Founded in 2007, the company manufactures computer cases, water coolers, case fans, and power supplies.

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) and Brand of the year IXBT.com (2015), Russia.

Their products are designed and engineered in the company's headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, and manufactured in China. As Fractal Design is operating internationally, the company also 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 American office in Dallas, Texas. 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. As of 2020, Fractal products are available in more than 50 countries.

Products

The company's products include:

Computer case families

Model	Original release year	mini-ITX	micro-ATX	ATX	EATX	XL-ATX	Basic description
Define	2007	"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.
Arc	2011		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.
Core	2011	Core 500	Core 1000 Core 1100 Core 1300 Core 1500	Core 2300 Core 2500 Core 3300 Core 3500			"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 models use "traditional" horizontal HDD/SSD mounts inside moveable "cages". With exception of the "500" and "1000" models, the series suffers from poor intake airflow, a problem common amongst cases with solid front panels.
Node	2012	Node 202 Node 304	Node 804				SFF and HTPC cases.
Meshify	2016	Meshify 2 Nano	"Mini" versions	Meshify Meshify C Meshify S Meshify 2 Meshify 2 Compact		"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.
Focus	2017		Focus G Mini	Focus G Focus 2			"Budget" cases that offer features from other Fractal cases but with a lower price, and slightly cheaper build quality. The newest Focus 2 has a fully mesh front, similar to other Fractal cases, allowing for more airflow compared to its predecessor, the Focus G.
Vector	2019				Vector RS		Mid-range case that features an ARGB strip that wraps around from the front to the top, and an angled design, with a similar interior to the Define R6.
Era	2020	Era ITX Era 2					High-end SFF case that comes in 5 different finishes. The Era ITX received poor reviews due to poor airflow on glass/wood top models, and tight form-factor making it hard to install larger pieces of hardware. An improved version called Era 2 features refined design, easy accessibility and cooling capability, with solid walnut top vent.
Torrent	2021	Torrent Nano		Torrent Compact	Torrent		Enthusiast cases with a minimally restricted front-to-back airflow layout, featuring 18 cm intake fans.
Pop	2022		Pop Mini Air Pop Mini Silent	Pop Air Pop Silent	Pop XL Air Pop XL Silent		Stylish, "budget" cases with a full mesh front that focuses on airflow (Air models) and solid panels that offer quiet performance with a sleek and minimal design (Silent models).
Ridge	2022	Ridge Black/White					An uncluttered, small form factor case designed to integrate seamlessly into your living space and daily rituals that evolved from the slimline format.
North	2022			North Mesh North Tempered Glass	North XL Mesh North XL Tempered Glass		Incorporating natural materials like walnut/oak panels and bespoke details into open mesh front for airflow functionality and natural addition to your living space, with intuitive interior layout for generous compatibility.
Terra	2023	Terra Jade/Graphite/Silver					A mini-ITX PC case designed and engineered to reshape the small form factor gaming experience. Inspired by the homes of modern gamers, Terra incorporates boutique design features such as thick panels cut from anodized aluminum, CNC-milled details and FSC-certified solid walnut.
Mood	2024	Mood Black / Light Gray					A minimized ITX case with a sleek, slidable outer fabric outer body and top cooling fan, designed to streamline the gaming station with a look which harmonizes with the homes of modern gamers.

Case fans

Series\Size	4 cm	5 cm	6 cm	8 cm	9.2 cm	12 cm	14 cm	18 cm	20 cm	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			Developed 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 HP: Pressure-optimized As of 2022-04-11, only HP versions are provided with 4-pin connectors

• Power supplies

Model	Type	Power wattages	Certificates	Size types
Ion	Full modular	500W 550W 560W 650W 660W 750W 760W 860W	80 Plus Gold 80 Plus Platinum	ATX SFX-L (some models)
Anode	Non-modular or Semi-modular	450W 550W 650W 750W	80 Plus Bronze	ATX

• Water cooling

Model	Radiator size	Particular models	Bundled fans
Lumen	240mm 280mm 360mm	Normal RGB	Aspect (for Normal model) Aspect RGB (for RGB model)
Celsius	240mm 280mm (For Dynamic and Prisma models) 360mm	Normal (no 280mm model) Dynamic Prisma (RGB)	Dynamic (for Normal model) Dynamic 2x (for Dynamic model) Prisma (for Prisma model)

See also

• List of computer hardware manufacturers

External links

• Official website