Fractal Design Ridge White - PCIe 4.0 Riser Card Included - 2X 140mm PWM Aspect Fans Included - Type C USB - m-ITX PC Gaming Case

I bought this to replace a fractal node 202. I liked the original node, but hated having to take the entire chassis apart for maintenence. The Ridge improves upon the original design in several ways. Instead of a monolithic frame it can be taken apart on each side. Top and bottom of the case have 4 screws, and the sides have a captive screw and pop into place. Super easy to access the inside of the case if you make a mustake or need to access the mobo. I HATE the new middle gpu bracket! I had to remove it 3 times before getting my gpu to seat properly. Im not sure if its supposed to but my case did not include an external power cable. Luckily i had a spare. The form factor can be intimidating, but i really like the new design, and it was a very easy build overall. For comparison, i also own a Cooler Master NR200, and found this easier to assemble.

Been in IT for over 20 years and this has been one of the most thoughtfully designed cases I've worked inside of. They didn't just rivet everything into place, it's actually screwed together and can be torn down pretty much completely. Cable management is thought out and serves it's purpose well. The PSU mounting solution keeps everything very tidy and gives the exterior a pretty nice minimal feel all around. I liked working with it so much that I ended up getting a Torrent (also by Fractal Design) for my personal build. Again, another very nice case to work in. Fractal seems to consistently offer very well designed and manufactured cases. I'd recommend this to anyone looking for an ultra-compact performance build in a heartbeat.

Outstanding case. Well built with great materials. Looks clean and if you know the measurements of your PC components you can build a slim powerhouse of a computer. Cooling is also great...again depending on your components.

If you want to put 5090 FE + 9800X3D and horizontal mount this thing, you are going to have a bad time. Putting these high-end components in this machine is a fool's errand. Unless you have 5"+ clearance on every side and an open back of your entertainment center, you will peg this thing and thermal throttle immediately. This is basically the only case that would fit inside my IKEA BRIMNES TV due to its depth, and it barely fits in there. I had to place it on top of the media center and that defeated the purpose of this for me IMO. I would have gone for a bigger machine that could fit an AIO if I knew I was going to have to resort to this. This case was a joy to build in. Easy to tear apart and put back together quickly. It's relatively cheap so if you are looking for something that is small and packs a punch, just don't swing for the fences in terms of performance and prioritize low-power components and you'll be fine. This thing has the best aesthetic for a console PC in the entire market IMO. Also be aware that the ASUS ROG STRIX X870 GAMING WIFI does not support front panel audio so if that is a deal breaker, then look past that motherboard. Again-- great case. Easy to build, but hard to get your CPU under 95 unless you mount vertically or in an ambient space. Don't try to shelve this thing in a cubby or it will fight you.

I've loved it. Things worth noting: you can do it horizontal or vertical but it requires moving the feet so it's not like you set it up once and can just turn it over at will (I mean you can but it's not as nice). It IS tight so make sure you've checked your measurements against what you're putting in there. Mine has a 3080ti and it's snug with the default fans. I did pick up an AIO system but I don't think I can make it work. It's not just the width of the upper compartment but getting all your wires and tubes across inside. It gets really busy really quick. That said I still give if 5 stars. I knew it was small, that's part of why I picked it and I've had nothing else to complain about. Everything feels sturdy and good quality. I'd buy another case from this brand.

I just build an arrow lake ITX, There are plenty of screws and accessories, I had some issues with the stand but make sure you use the appropriate screws (My fault). Overall it has enough air flow with a low profile CPU (Thermalright cooler) and aftermarket Thermalright fans. The default fans performed well but it was overkill with noise for the GPU, I would recommend changing to Noctua, Artic, and or Thermalright

Update 1 month later: The RX 90709 XT I was using with this quit working (no video output), after I had GPU graphical artifacting. I RMA'd my GPU thinking it was the problem, since my system booted without the GPU. I bought a second identical GPU 2 weeks later and it also didn't have video output... Apparently the GPU riser card in this Fractal Ridge was the problem, and it wouldn't work in PCIe 4 or 5 mode, despite it originally working for a week or two. I'm thinking my original GPU wasn't defective after all, and the case GPU riser was the cause. The case is nice.. but the GPU riser is a major issue and also has a concerning fit regardless. Won't be using this case anymore, but it will be a nice case if you have an older and smaller GPU I guess. Original: Great quality SFF case. Airflow is good (I removed the stock fans, just running it with GPU fans and CPU fan.) The parts are easy to work with, power supply and board is easy to put in and screw down. The vertical stand is plastic but is good quality. Running a 16c/32t Ryzen BD795i SE with a RX 9070 XT in this with no problems at all with cooling.

Really good compact case. You can tell they designed this with the builder in mind. Everything fits correctly once its installed. Okay cable management options. Will run hotter than your normal PC which means a higher noise level so just make sure that is okay with your build. Usb ports work fantastic, slim clean look, would buy again if I was doing another build like this. Also love how they include the GPU adapter/angles slot.

fairly easy to build in. make sure your motherboard has all the necessary plugs for the front panel USB-C or you might have to buy an adapter

Al jaren is Fractal Design mijn favoriet wat betreft behuizingen. Deze kast stelt niet teleur. De kwaliteit is zeer goed, de indeling is doordacht en de handleiding is erg duidelijk. De meegeleverde fans zijn stil genoeg en de temperaturen zijn voor een niet-gamersysteem goed te noemen wanneer je niet de zwaarste hardware wilt gebruiken, zelfs met een horizontale opstelling. Ik heb er een Ryzen 7 7700 in gebouwd met een Thermalright AXP90-53 CU, twee M.2 schijfjes en een voeding van Corsair. Er is genoeg ruimte voor een moderne grafische kaart. Wat er aan verbeterd kan worden: de voet is erg plastic en te laag, isolatievoeten voor audioapparatuur zijn aan te raden bij horizontale plaatsing Jammer is dat er geen stoffilters bij zitten. Maar verder is dit de ultieme ITX-kast wat mij betreft.

Clairement un super boitier et trés bien conçus, il se marie parfaitement dans un salon a la place d'une console

Buena caja. Los acabados son muy bonitos y la posibilidad de desmontarla entera mediantes tornillos e imanes es una pasada. Te montas un equipo gaming en un espacio reducido sin problemas. La usé para montar un Ryzen 7 8700g con refrigeración liquida y va espectacular

Super case, juste faire attention à prendre la bonne alimentation adapté pour les petit espaces