Fractal Design Mood - Please, don't mention IKEA
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Күн бұрынFractal Design has done something unusual with its new Mood case, starting with the fact it is named Mood. In addition to giving it a name they have covered it in fabric and completely avoided the use of Tempered Glass and RGB lighting. The result is a 20 litre Mini-ITX PC case that barely resembles a piece of technology. The swish looks earn it pride of place on your desk or somewhere in your living room. Read more here: bit.ly/3L3bdwM
00:00 Start
00:40 The Mood
01:30 Taking it apart
03:47 Hardware support
04:47 Installing hardware in the case
11:18 Graphics card support / install
14:47 Thermal and Noise tests
16:30 Leo’s closing thoughts
Test System:
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
CPU Cooler: Fractal Design Lumen S24 RGB
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650I Aorus Ultra
Memory: 32GB G.Skill Z5 Neo DDR5-6000
Graphics card: Sapphire Radeon RX 6800 XT 16GB
Power supply: Seasonic Focus SPX 650W Platinum
SSD: Sabrent Rocket 4.0 M.2 NVMe
OS: Windows 11
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@KitGuruTech 13 күн бұрын
Please report spam as soon as you see it! its an ongoing issue. And more importantly let us know what you think of the MOOD in the comments below, does it put you in a good or bad Mood? oh boy, that was bad, even for us.
@Skobeloff... 12 күн бұрын
I report spam when I see it, but have no respect for KZfaq, since they clearly do not care, or just see the spam as more traffic/revenue.
@buyingastairwaytoheaven5252 11 күн бұрын
Me too agree
@donkeysunited 13 күн бұрын
I think, to be called Mood, they should have put in some strong RGB, maybe for backlighting. Then you could "set the mood" by choosing a different colour and it could look good in a living room.
@Itsameamario-ns3se 13 күн бұрын
I actually think its quite cool there is no rgb - but I get your point, maybe some fine lines of RGB along the top and bottom of the chassis
@lucifersheadscarf6988 13 күн бұрын
Some rgb would be great cause you could set it to like a white or blue hue on the upper part. Like a glow or night light.
@FrankLeCross-fo5kr 13 күн бұрын
You know im not a massive RGB fan, but you could add some nice glow effects in a room top of the case, would look cool. like a solid warm light.
@canarychrome7012 13 күн бұрын
I like rgb. I often just make color schemes that are one or two and have them static. Can add a lot to the mood of the room
@Linuxdistro15-ih8ox 13 күн бұрын
Yeah a few rgb strips would be a good extra.
@EmelMehtap 13 күн бұрын
Shame they didnt send you the black version as well to compare on camera, your 4k 60 camera always gives good shots
@hairsprungdutchtechnique9626 13 күн бұрын
Yeah I’d like to have seen them side by side.
@Simplyswish-xx6wr 13 күн бұрын
Not so sure I would ever buy this as I think the motherboards in this sector are always 'compromised' a little and they are quite cramped, but this one is pretty nice for a living room or bedroom when the other half decides that a normal case is too big and ugly. kinda looks like a B&O speaker from a distance.
@DavidLeBon-qq9vr 13 күн бұрын
Limited - in what way? you mean compared against a high end full sized board?
@FrankLeCross-fo5kr 13 күн бұрын
@@DavidLeBon-qq9vr I think he means they are always quite cramped and you lose slots and often lanes etc. The case kind does look like some speakers ive seen from Swedish brands.
@Linuxdistro15-ih8ox 13 күн бұрын
Bang and Olufsen !
@georgejones5019 13 күн бұрын
@@DavidLeBon-qq9vr ITX boards do make sacrifices. You get 2 DIMM slots, limited fan headers, etc.
@Darknightsandwetdays-lb9ko 13 күн бұрын
@@georgejones5019yep exactly right 👍🏻
@vailpcs4040 13 күн бұрын
This case is NOT for a production / high end gaming system- the lack of GPU slots and relatively poor ventilation are proof of that. However, for a media center / console replacement with a mid tier GPU and lower power CPU, this would make a nice 'common-area' PC. Clearly the focus was on aesthetics over pure performance and so long as you bear that in mind whilst planning a build in it, you should be fine. Seems pricy for that market segment, as most building a mid-tier PC are probably on a tighter budget, putting double the budget into the case as can be found in alternatives leaves less room for components... I'd be interested to see how this works out long term and if a future revision is more enthusiast-focused.
@FrankLeCross-fo5kr 13 күн бұрын
Its certainly not for a high end gaming system, id personally consider it more for someone as a second system, perhaps in a living room, playing movies from it, and maybe using a 4060 or 4070 GPU for some decent gaming experiences. I think its a specific audience who want a certain level of performance but are just as focused on the shape, styling and how well it would fit into an environment with multiple people - some of who dont appreciate or want RGB and loads of fan noise and flashing lights. like a fancy speaker appearance.
@lucifersheadscarf6988 12 күн бұрын
You can build a decent rig into this but agree it’s not for a high end water cooled system for sure
@amdforlife5591 11 күн бұрын
It’s a case you could build a good rig into but yes it’s not for the 4090 and core i9
@3br1ce7 8 күн бұрын
i plan on throwing a ryzen 5 3600 and an a750 in one. people see what its capable of fitting and forget the case’s purpose. the new, molten hot parts are just not meant for it. she’s beautiful. she’s unoffensive. treat her with that respect :)
@jimlindsay3312 6 күн бұрын
you think all case need to fit a I9 and biggest graphic card ???? I'm professional, i use i7 and mid range gc, this case suit to me because it's look good and i don't play game 4k ULTRA 120fps... My 10 years old build has only 1 gc, what's the point having multiple slots for me ?
@Andrew-ks7zj 12 күн бұрын
Its cool to see them trying something different - we need these things
@meredithhowerton202 12 күн бұрын
Glad to see you can still get a case that doesn't look like a goldfish bowl.
@KitGuruTech 12 күн бұрын
Quite a few options on the market today
@jeremiahtech3971 12 күн бұрын
Its like a really nice fancy version of the Corsair One case - exact same vertical hot air flow system
@Blake846 12 күн бұрын
Didnt take too long to tear it down, was thinking it might be a lot more work to be perfectly honest
@Draakh 13 күн бұрын
I love the finish on the white model, was hoping you would get it to review !
@fatebeats203 13 күн бұрын
Great to see Leo back - been some time my man !
@KitGuruTech 13 күн бұрын
thanks!
@Darknightsandwetdays-lb9ko 12 күн бұрын
Was he away 😵💫
@fatebeats203 2 күн бұрын
@@KitGuruTech Welcome!
@fatebeats203 2 күн бұрын
@@Darknightsandwetdays-lb9ko
@DavidLeBon-qq9vr 13 күн бұрын
Lovely looking case - very fresh and modern - yet would fit into a kitchen, bedroom or living room without a problem
@sandraLopez901-h9g 9 күн бұрын
What a super little chassis - would fit on a desk beside my monitor. I do love Fractal Design for cases
@emilio5937 9 күн бұрын
Nice watching Leo build a PC - very relaxing - and he didnt bash anything off his desk this time either
@Wilfred4815 12 күн бұрын
The hardware support is really good for such a weird shaped case
@Nelson-gv1mc 10 күн бұрын
That Seasonic PSU looks good - Their silent options look great
@iamahappybunny7640 13 күн бұрын
Amazing design from my favourite case company. One of the best most understated elegantly finished cases on the market imo.
@JonathanPilson-mu3rg 13 күн бұрын
that’s such a beautiful finish. We get so used to technology today but remember when we had beige boxes. All the same. It’s a great world now
@amdforlife5591 11 күн бұрын
Those were the days !
@sanvi7183 10 күн бұрын
Cable management looks a bit tricky, did a good job leo
@bishopDavis2115 10 күн бұрын
My next build - thanks Leo !
@federicopadovesi2571 11 күн бұрын
Wow, really good little chassis that, wouldnt expect anything less from Fractal tbh
@parker3715 9 күн бұрын
I think we can safely call this a winner - its on my to buy list now
@bestr3163 11 күн бұрын
Trident Z5 Neo, lovely memory, havent seen anyone use it in a build yet
@marioangelo1318 11 күн бұрын
The riser cable implementation is pretty good overall, not sure its for me, but its well thought out
@arthurschneider4841 13 күн бұрын
Love the fractal cases, great review. I got a ridge with an 12gen i5 and a 4080 in my living room
@arthurschneider4841 13 күн бұрын
Also IKEA
@billy9245 12 күн бұрын
Clearly one for the desk with the I/O ports at the bottom, and rightly so, would be a shame to hide this on the floor
@Itsameamario-ns3se 11 күн бұрын
Yeah they should make the io section interchangeable with the top panel
@grayson8414 12 күн бұрын
I loved the stripdown really interesting to see
@jamey-pl4ez 9 күн бұрын
Love the scandinavian design - always have, since I was a kid
@jameskane6273 12 күн бұрын
IKEA, IKEA and IKEA ! looks like they made this!
@theonlyredspecial 12 күн бұрын
😮
@iskconpremi 10 күн бұрын
@@theonlyredspecial Hmmm
@leydguitarist 13 күн бұрын
Lovely, a weekend and a new Leo review, time for a latte with some chocolate sprinkles!
@KitGuruTech 13 күн бұрын
Sounds like an excellent afternoon!
@iskconpremi 13 күн бұрын
@@KitGuruTech Yeah!!
@fletcher3431 12 күн бұрын
Very well thought out overall, expensive, but worth it IMO
@mikepowell8044 11 күн бұрын
Thanks Leo, cracking wee case, much preter the white over the black - glad you got the white to look at.
@KitGuruTech 11 күн бұрын
Some people wanted to see the black one so at least some people are happy
@iskconpremi 10 күн бұрын
@@KitGuruTech 😊😊😊😊😊
@fredericknewman6338 8 күн бұрын
Leo build - perfect way to spend a weekend !
@KitGuruTech 7 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@fredericknewman6338 6 күн бұрын
@@KitGuruTech Welcome!
@Krimicu-ci6cn 10 күн бұрын
Kind of cool it supports an AIO cooler given its tiny size.
@shinokami007 12 күн бұрын
you know there is dedication when there are actual tears and blood in the results, thanks Gurus o7
@chrismyers6081 9 күн бұрын
Its quite quiet considering whats in it, killer wee gaming system that would make!
@ogcarterdc9692 11 күн бұрын
If I bought this case id have to do a lot of research on the compatible motherboards - not a market I know well at all. That AORUS board looks pretty good to be fair
@nicola8473 9 күн бұрын
final build was a bit messy but nothing you can do about it, dont think it would interfere with airflow - temps are not too bad.
@cristianpirlo9004 11 күн бұрын
Amazing little chassis ! love the white one
@KitGuruTech 11 күн бұрын
Buying one ?
@iskconpremi 10 күн бұрын
@@KitGuruTech Yeah!!
@nicolasjoseph9446 8 күн бұрын
Awesome build leo, very clean once you covered up the 500 cables lol
@KitGuruTech 7 күн бұрын
Took some work!
@nicolasjoseph9446 2 күн бұрын
@@KitGuruTech Great!
@BrookesStevenson-vw4xf 13 күн бұрын
This really is quite beautiful in its execution. It’s pushed me from considering a mini itx system into actually building one soon. This is on my buy list now.
@kesamek8537 13 күн бұрын
Looks like a sideways bread bin from an MKBHD tampon advert. Computers should look like computers without being ashamed of it. Love your channel.
@hothardwareforthewin-he4fz 13 күн бұрын
mKBHD sells tampons ? 😂
@Darknightsandwetdays-lb9ko 13 күн бұрын
Tampons ? Wtf ! 😮
@BrookesStevenson-vw4xf 13 күн бұрын
Here’s me wondering why marques would be selling tampons. Funny man
@browntrousersforsafety-el2bo 12 күн бұрын
Great review Leo. Cheers for the work
@WarrenHernandez5833 11 күн бұрын
I dont think this case could handle a 4090 even if it could fit, but I am very impressed overall with both the aesthics and the performance
@KitGuruTech 11 күн бұрын
Glad to hear you are impressed. Buying one ?
@iskconpremi 10 күн бұрын
@@KitGuruTech Yeah!!
@CatherineMitchell-br8dx 13 күн бұрын
The clean and simple design is a big plus for me, it would look great on my desk! 🤩😍
@joemarais7683 13 күн бұрын
I’m a big fan of the Revolt 3, so I really like that this is basically the same thing but with more guided airflow and less gamer. Looks like a great product.
@Hudson234 12 күн бұрын
Thank god they put air filters in it
@BlaiseMiller14 10 күн бұрын
Are they going to expand the colour schemes? they should look at bang and olufsen and take a few tricks out of their book too
@ABP8214 12 күн бұрын
This would make a GREAT Home Theatre PC. You don't need high-end components to build one, and the case can sit next to a media cabinet and blend in nicely.
@larwiemcdonnel5322 13 күн бұрын
Awesome review Leo. Covered all the bases
@KitGuruTech 13 күн бұрын
Thanks a ton!
@suebailey2117 11 күн бұрын
Building into it doesnt look too involved, just a bit of work to get it right I guess
@Necromancerbob-zp7us 12 күн бұрын
I love a Leo case review. Always good to watch 👌🏻
@QuentinStephens 13 күн бұрын
Great review, Leo. That looks to be a lovely case. At 2:30 are the front panel connectors indeed socketed at the front panel? How does that affect cabling the Mood? Or is the front panel itself removeable to ease cabling? How easy is it to clean the fabric? This case strikes me as more of a case for an office or study environment - the sort of case an architect or graphic designer might have - so I wonder, did you try any professional GPUs? You mentioned that the motherboard you used had a second M.2 slot: M.2 slots can be used for far more than NVME drives - OCULink and 10 Gb Ethernet come to mind; I'm sure there are more - so does the case have support for such uses?
@KitGuruTech 12 күн бұрын
The front I/O could have been positioned better, perhaps to one side but you just have to deal with it slap in the centre. Dunno about cleaning as the case is brand new and only time would tell. M.2 expansion beyond storage is a no-no. Similarly if you want to use 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch drives you will need to switch to an aircooler to free up those bracket postions. Leo
@SamOnKBD 12 күн бұрын
Interesting video! For me, I think SFF is a bit too challenging/limiting in terms of what you can do, but interesting case regardless. Though, I can't help but wonder if the design team had no cat owners. Certainly looks like a scratch post and I think its going to get knocked over if you put it in a living room with cats (only half joking :) )
@KitGuruTech 12 күн бұрын
Wow never thought about that. A scratch post. 😝
@KnightRider-lq5yb 12 күн бұрын
Nicely done Leo 🎉
@UnitedAlgorit-el4hy 13 күн бұрын
Hey Leo glad to see you back after Computex - great review - thanks!
@KitGuruTech 13 күн бұрын
More to come!
@DavidLeBon-qq9vr 11 күн бұрын
really nice looking bit of kit. The fabric looks really different.
@KitGuruTech 11 күн бұрын
It does!
@kendrickMartinez4238 10 күн бұрын
A lot of cables, luckily you can’t see into it !
@mckenzpace3710 12 күн бұрын
Dont think you are going to need any RGB with this thing.
@JonathanPilson-mu3rg 12 күн бұрын
Need or want ? Very different !
@mikemarshall2747 8 күн бұрын
Thanks for this, really enjoyable video - love it
@KitGuruTech 7 күн бұрын
thanks!
@mikemarshall2747 2 күн бұрын
@@KitGuruTech Welcome!
@Darknightsandwetdays-lb9ko 13 күн бұрын
Glad to see you again Leo 👌🏻
@KitGuruTech 13 күн бұрын
thanks!
@nightcorepeter 10 күн бұрын
I think I prefer the black chassis to be honest - looks more subdued - does this mean I am always in a bad mood then?
@Wyatt775 12 күн бұрын
4070ti is a good option for this case tbh, powerful enough for most tasks and mid power draw and heat output
@KitGuruTech 11 күн бұрын
It’s a good option yes
@user-uv8qn1br8q 13 күн бұрын
The build looks good at the end, but luckily you cant really see into it - its a weird shape, the performance seems pretty good - cant see much throttling etc.
@marksulloway5669 13 күн бұрын
Excellent presentation as always. As a SFF PC only builder I would prefer a riser-less design.
@emily_dover 10 күн бұрын
I love your reviews
@stevens1041 13 күн бұрын
An interesting case and I'm glad it exists. The mATX form factor is as small a case as I like to build in, but I do enjoy watching things like this. Smart design.
@KitGuruTech 13 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@nicolemaxwell3440 12 күн бұрын
They have clearly thought a lot of thought into the design of this its very impressive.
@harleylover9446 13 күн бұрын
Good review, its not too loud, that was my thinking when I saw the computex coverage weeks ago.
@KitGuruTech 12 күн бұрын
Glad I could help
@Praireboy-hg8ip 11 күн бұрын
Love this case the more I watch it !
@Linuxdistro15-ih8ox 13 күн бұрын
Leo loved the review thanks 🙏
@KitGuruTech 13 күн бұрын
pleasure
@barronhelmutschnitzelnazi2188 6 күн бұрын
I saw the case and then turned my head and looked at my night lamp I've purchased on Amazon. Yup, it looks alike...
@RobertWilliams776-c9k 9 күн бұрын
Would a Noctua D15 fit into this? too big?
@maximilianRodriguez7917 10 күн бұрын
240mm AIO seems made for it. not much else would work
@4thofjuly-fk4oq 13 күн бұрын
have to say, this case really appeals to me, so I can build into something different for a change. id need to educate myself on the motherboards again so I didnt end up with a lemon
@linuxsux41 13 күн бұрын
An interesting design, I wish more ITX cases would take the motherboard I/O position into account when making these cases, biggest annoyance with this design is that it requires me to pick up the PC and look at the bottom of it, or pull off a top or back panel to plug in a USB cable.
@vailpcs4040 13 күн бұрын
Consider a powered USB C port replicator on SFF builds in this orientation. Gives plenty of connectivity and bandwidth for most uses with a single cable to route.
@keyserxx 11 күн бұрын
Same design as the XBOX, which is a great design :) It would be nice if the stock fan could be replaced as they are known to be a bit ticky and leak a few drops of oil. I replaced the stock fans on my Torrent Compact with only 3 Noctua NF-A12x25 black at super low rpm and created the Fractal Whisper ;) Since this is negative air pressure then dust will come in from all sides and the black version will likely be covered in dust over time? Yeah after watching they should have designed it for all GPUs or made it possible to slide space around like some small cases. But I don't mind them trying something different. Rather than build the case to the same width as one of their fans, make it about 3cm wider all around (support for any GPU) and have a slightly higher stand and gap in case someone puts it on carpet.
@KitGuruTech 11 күн бұрын
Great info thanks 👍🏻 we aren’t sure on the negative dust potential issue. It’s possible I guess over time
@EricDavidson-cx7bz 13 күн бұрын
This is a beauty. Bravo fractal ! 😮
@michaelw2263 12 күн бұрын
I think this case would be successful on another iteration if they allowed for more GPU clearance and switched to a perforated exterior and not cloth.
@DrOneOneOne 12 күн бұрын
You can see why they went with an opaque outer shell. The cabling inside is a hard-to-avoid mess in there.
@KitGuruTech 12 күн бұрын
They certainly have room for improvement with a rev 2 Leo
@barbaradunham4213 12 күн бұрын
Bit of a modern day version of a next cube.
@FatihYeliz 13 күн бұрын
I saw the 4080 at the start of this and thought,. surely he isnt going to get that into this case. Not often I am right ! nice review Leo cheers man
@KitGuruTech 13 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@bobsmithson8592 11 күн бұрын
Thanks Leo enjoyed 👍🏻 this
@KitGuruTech 11 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@joemarconi8375 10 күн бұрын
Not having a filter is a bad thing given the dust mountain that accumulates inside without one.
@georgejones5019 13 күн бұрын
It needs some changes. I rotate it so the I/O is facing another dirrection, I think we need an ITX mobo with a different layout for SSF verticle builds though. It also needs to bring air through the bottom to the top (similar to the Series X), which I think would help the thermals. It also needs a movable spine for better GPU support. Otherwise, this is a good living room PC for a low or mid tier build.
@vailpcs4040 13 күн бұрын
I think they should make a variant specifically for higher-tiered components, but I expect that to be even pricier.
@allensmall5448 8 күн бұрын
Hey, you are using the same GPU as me, its a great GPU, I love mind. thanks Leo
@KitGuruTech 7 күн бұрын
Nice 👍
@allensmall5448 6 күн бұрын
@@KitGuruTech Welcome!
@Lina-cf6sy 8 күн бұрын
Cant wait till we get more ARM options in the custom PC world as a lot of the cooling excess wont be necessary.
@michaelthompson9798 13 күн бұрын
All good about the blood 🩸 Leo 💪🥰😇👍. We all know it’s the blood oath that the PCMR requires to be part of this great community of gamers, hobbyists & enthusiasts 🥰🥳🥳. Sweet looking build and as looooong time ITX builder (about 14yrs) I’m loving the aesthetics, style and colour of this case …… damn! another ITX case to add to my collection ahahaha😅😂🤣😅😂🤣
@KitGuruTech 13 күн бұрын
it always hurts 🥹
@FrankLeCross-fo5kr 13 күн бұрын
I always cut my hand building a PC. they need to make cases out of pillows tbh
@larwiemcdonnel5322 13 күн бұрын
You always seem so happy. Great seeing your posts Michael 😍
@rubysmith3947 12 күн бұрын
so we need a project zero version of mini-itx too to get rid of those unnecessary connectors.
@Maxverstappenracing-dz3pt 12 күн бұрын
You don’t get design like this outside parts of Europe it’s very very unique.
@napoficial7123 20 сағат бұрын
Nice white X box series X Leo ❤
@boltsandbraces6261 13 күн бұрын
Really awesome. Top marks from me
@KitGuruTech 13 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@ballcandy1117 11 күн бұрын
wow in Canada this retails for about £120
@KitGuruTech 11 күн бұрын
Buying one ?
@UmitFatima 13 күн бұрын
I liked how you tried various GPU's to see if they would fit - I wonder what the target market for this would be - 4060 I would imagine
@KitGuruTech 12 күн бұрын
Yeah probably 4070 or lower would make most sense due to the lower power demand too, so less heat output
@Linusfikfaps-ez2qg 12 күн бұрын
Really is a brilliant review this. Watched it three times now
@KitGuruTech 12 күн бұрын
Now that's devotion.
@Linusfikfaps-ez2qg 12 күн бұрын
Leo has a very calming voice what can I say 😂
@salvatore4825 9 күн бұрын
Leo I hope Fractal sent you a few band aids for your finger, I hate when that happens
@mangoismangois1672 11 күн бұрын
2:10 I removed those screws on mine because they seem like an extra unnecessary obstacle in opening the case
@KitGuruTech 11 күн бұрын
Thanks for the feedback interesting !
@mousqy 13 күн бұрын
coming from a tower 100 i like this design
@FrankLeCross-fo5kr 13 күн бұрын
yeah me too - my bro has that case as a second system, its good
@WeAreMovieMakers Күн бұрын
Why no testing without the cover?
@mikep9418 12 күн бұрын
I'm happy with my NZXT H1 V2 but this looks like it would be a great alternative. Thanks for the review.
@KitGuruTech 11 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
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