Fractal Torrent Compact Case Review: Just One Problem

This review of the Fractal Torrent Compact case, following up the normal ATX full-tower and accompanying the Torrent Nano, benchmarks performance in some of the best cases so far.
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The Fractal Torrent Compact is a smaller follow-up to the Fractal Torrent that was highly-received in our previous testing and benchmarking. We had remarked that the Torrent was the best case of 2021, including best airflow, and we were impressed with Fractal's design, its deviation from its comfort zone, and its handling of a potential crisis. The Torrent Compact is up now. Overall, it revives many of the things we liked about the Torrent, but it has one key problem caused by its smaller size: Cable Management, and for some, it could be a deal-breaker. Otherwise, the case does many of the same things well as before.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Fractal Torrent Compact Review
03:10 - Quick Fractal Torrent Recap
04:39 - Torrent Compact Build Notes
09:05 - Additional Fan & Radiator Support
11:29 - Thermal & Noise Testing
12:36 - Thermal Benchmarks - CPU
14:01 - Thermal Benchmarks - GPU
15:26 - Blender CPU & GPU Testing
16:25 - 3DMark Firestrike
17:17 - Standardized Fan Testing
18:22 - Noise & Noise Normalized
19:28 - Conclusion
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Testing, Writing: Patrick Lathan
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