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Three 140mm fans and a PWM repeater are included, and 30mm behind the tray eases cable work. A hinged front door gives access to the intake filters, and the interior takes up to twelve 120mm or seven 140mm fans. RapidRoute channels guide cables through one hidden path with 30mm of space behind the tray, and the steel mesh front feeds airflow.

On largest radiator size it ties with the NV9 MKII and the North XL at 420mm. Confirm GPU length for the 7000D Airflow with its maker. The 7000D Airflow takes 420mm radiators; mind RAM height. Its price falls between the NV9 MKII and the Torrent, based on our last check.

It takes boards up to SSI-EEB, and this version has a solid side panel. Fractal lists the fan positions as movable, so the layout can change with the build. It suits an air-cooled workstation more than a showcase.

It is the only pick here with up to SSI-EEB and SSI-CEB motherboards; the HAF II 500 has ATX motherboards instead. Confirm GPU length for the Torrent with its maker. At our last price check it topped the group, with the 7000D Airflow the nearest cheaper option. If you want a confirmed largest radiator size, look to the 7000D Airflow instead: it comes in at 420mm, while this one gives no figure.

Its GPU holder can support two cards up to 3.6 slots thick. Two 220mm front fans and a 180mm rear fan move a lot of air at low speed. Split-level cable management leaves room for the large exhaust.

Large, slow-spinning fans move air with less noise than many small fans. ATX motherboards is unique to it among these picks, while the 2500X uses mATX motherboards. Confirm GPU length for the HAF II 500 with its maker.

On price it sat second of 6, between the cheaper North XL and the pricier 2500X, at the time of writing. The maker doesn't give its largest radiator size; if that figure matters, the 7000D Airflow comes in at 420mm.

Radiators up to 360mm fit in the roof and bottom, which is rare in a Micro-ATX cube, and a 240mm radiator fits on the side. Its dual-chamber layout keeps the power supply and cables out of sight. Its dual chamber keeps cables behind the board, and it supports ASUS BTF and MSI Project Zero rear-connector boards.

On largest radiator size it trails the group at 360mm, while the 7000D Airflow comes in at 420mm. MATX motherboards is unique to it among these picks, while the HAF II 500 uses ATX motherboards. Confirm GPU length for the 2500X with its maker.

The 2500X takes 360mm radiators; mind RAM height. Boards: mATX. On price it sat third of 6, between the cheaper HAF II 500 and the pricier NV9 MKII, at the time of writing.

It has 420mm and 280mm radiator mounts and 65mm of bottom intake clearance. D-RGB lighting surrounds the motherboard, a GPU bracket prevents sag, and it supports rear-connector boards for a cable-free front. Removable side and bottom fan brackets make installation easier, and the bottom bracket can be angled.

It matches the 7000D Airflow and the North XL on largest radiator size (420mm). Confirm GPU length for the NV9 MKII with its maker. The NV9 MKII takes 420mm radiators; mind RAM height.

You also get this: fits a 420mm radiator. It was priced above the 2500X and below the 7000D Airflow at the time of writing.

Three 140mm Aspect fans come fitted, and a 360mm radiator can go on top at the same time as the front one. With that 420mm front radiator installed, GPU room drops to 380mm. It takes E-ATX, ATX, mATX and mITX boards, with wood and alloy details on the front.

On largest radiator size it ties with the 7000D Airflow and the NV9 MKII at 420mm. GPU limit in the North XL: 413mm, before front fans. The North XL takes 420mm radiators; mind RAM height. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the HAF II 500 was the next step up.