Fractal Design Torrent Compact Build - Step by Step Guide
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Күн бұрынA full step by step PC build guide in the Fractal Design Torrent Compact. This guide assumes no previous knowledge and is perfect for a first time PC builder. Links to parts used in the build are below.
00:00 The Parts
01:52 Preparing the Case
08:56 CPU Installation
09:37 M.2 SSD Installation
10:27 RAM Installation
10:57 CPU Cooler Installation
13:26 Motherboard Installation
14:00 Case Cable Installation
15:00 Power Supply Installation
16:49 Case Fan Installation
19:41 Graphics Card Installation
20:46 Cable Management
21:27 Completed Build Footage
22:12 Installing Windows 11
25:13 Driver Installation
27:01 BIOS Update
28:49 Enabling XMP Profile
29:12 Adjusting the fan curves
31:19 RGB Software Demonstration
33:47 Outro
Parts used in the build (Amazon links are Affiliates Links)
• Fractal Design Torrent Compact PC Case
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US - coming soon
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• ASRock Z690 PG Velocita
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• Intel Core i7 12700K
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• Dark Rock Pro 4 CPU cooler
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• Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 5200MHz
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• ASUS ROG STRIX RTX 3080 (ROG-STRIX-RTX3080-O10G-GAMING)
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• Sabrent 2TB Rocket 4 Plus 2 TB
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• Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W Power Supply
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• Fractal Design Prisma AL-14
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• Fractal Design Prisma AL-12
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• CableMod PRO ModMesh Cable Extension Kit
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Affiliate links
I am part of the Amazon associates program, this means I get a small commission when you buy through these referral links.
A time-lapse of the build can be seen at • Fractal Design Torrent... , the case review at • Fractal Design Torrent... and photos of the build at pcpartpicker.com/b/bgRkcf
The Torrent Nano build guide can be seen at • Fractal Design Torrent... , the time-lapse at • Fractal Design Torrent... and the case review at • Fractal Design Torrent...
The Torrent build guide can be seen at • Fractal Design Torrent... , the time-lapse at • Fractal Design Torrent... and the case review at • Fractal Design Torrent...
Useful Links
• How to make a Windows 11 Bootable USB - • How to Make a Windows ...
• Motherboard Drivers - www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z690%...
• GPU Drivers - www.nvidia.co.uk/Download/ind...
• Armoury Crate - rog.asus.com/uk/graphics-card...
• be quiet! LGA-1700 Mounting Kit - www.bequiet.com/en/contact/lg...
Music
Breathe - DAXTEN www.epidemicsound.com/track/Z...
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@1d0ru Жыл бұрын
This is one of the best PC build guides I have ever seen. Your communication of the details of the case with clear shots against a white background was top notch!
@BjørjaBear Жыл бұрын
Can check out the rest of his content. It's the same excellent quality. In my view top notch.
@TheMike90a 2 жыл бұрын
Just dropping in to say that you are the absolute man! Every time I search anything PC related your channel comes up. I saw the new Fractal cases dropped today, and lo-and-behold you already have multiple videos on it. High quality content as well... you've earned my sub. Keep on yeah
@ChristopherFlannigan 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do
@nishanthg1156 2 жыл бұрын
a youtuber complaining about no space to rout io cable , may be they should learn from your build , to point and no drama , pure profi style ... you have my sub , byw build look awesome
@gilgalaad80 2 жыл бұрын
It's always a pleasure to watch your builds. So detailed, so informative! Good job!
@hayden4279 Жыл бұрын
Chris I've been following for a little while now and you are phenomenal, honestly. Such informative to the point reliable knowledge. Please keep being you!
@jeffiwanicki7377 Жыл бұрын
This has to be one of the worst cases to build in for beginner/intermediate users. This guide has help so much. Thank you!
@HelloImCrimson 3 ай бұрын
It's the worst case for cable management for anyone period.
@monarchc4 Жыл бұрын
First time seeing a video of you. Build a couple of computers by my self and wanted to get some information about, how this Case is for building. I'm impressed by your work! Well done, well spoken and not a single mistake. Nice, subscribed!
@traditionalFGC Жыл бұрын
You are making the best videos for comparing buying different cases. Thank you!
@Alex-wr4ms Жыл бұрын
I'm waiting on this case to be delivered and I'll be migrating my PC into it. Really appreciate the detailed build guide. I was a little worried about space but it looks like it won't be too much of an issue. And this is the first build I've seen using cable extensions which is something I was contemplating. This made me confident I can fit them in my own build.
@leo_wentzel Жыл бұрын
Doing the same right now. How did it work for you?
@brionborja9968 Жыл бұрын
Good video man, very clear and concise. You deserve more subs!!!
@olecwow 2 жыл бұрын
*** update *** Just ordered this system, cant wait to start building it was planning on a Nano build but came to the conclusion that the compact case was a bit more suited for my needs, checking out your parts list Love the buildguides btw!
@MADHIKER777 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video helped me with am almost identical build! Thank you for including the setup after the mechanical connections. That's really valuable for a 1st time builder like me.
@jamest7268 Жыл бұрын
Chris has walked me through two builds now... lifesaver
@svanir7619 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful build. I just ordered the Compact from NewEgg, will be here next week. Looking forward to transferring my current Meshify C build.
@aldrennuguid8171 2 жыл бұрын
Extremely good build 👍
@NBP722 2 жыл бұрын
This was so useful, thank you for this!
@MikeBob2023 6 ай бұрын
Thanks, Chris! I did watch this one back when you uploaded it (I wish I could give it _another_ thumbs up), but I'm re-watching it now because you're using my new ASRock Z690 PG Velocita in this build. I *really* appreciate your attention to detail in all of your videos, but especially in these Step by Step Guides. 👍🏻🙏🏻🤗 EDIT: Typo Management
@Vextos 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Best build guide I've watched. I plan on building in the same case, hopefully mine turns out as great as yours. Only thing I'm worried about is the cable management. Most people are having troubles with this cases cable system.
@noerherlambang4649 2 жыл бұрын
What a great video, deserve more views and likes. Thanks
@singy209uk1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the detailed review
@StephaneMorelle 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks to your vidéo i have buid this weekend a nano setup with the same Mb a 12600K and based on your review an AK620 as cooler Wasn't able to put the fourth screw on the motherboard, but this setup works fine in silence !
@tomehb Жыл бұрын
Great video Chris! :L)
@gibber1944 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Very clear, even with that accent :)
@muffemod 2 жыл бұрын
I'm making one of these.
@passerby6168 Жыл бұрын
Lovely build and case. Wish it had room for 2 x 3.5" for my needs as it ticks all the other boxes for me. I know the bigger Torrent has it but I'm fonder of the Compact version.
@danmihai3002 Жыл бұрын
10:55 the left clip of the 2nd ram stick didn't clip all the way xD thanks, great video!!
@mitchelltyner5670 2 ай бұрын
Also has the bulging side panel from the cable management.
@thien.tran35 Жыл бұрын
Great Build! Do you have to use the fan hub or can you just connect all of the fans directly into the motherboard?
@felixrichter2797 2 жыл бұрын
Great build! Thats how aircooling works in 2022.
@ChristopherFlannigan 2 жыл бұрын
If noise is important to you this is the way to go
@felixrichter2797 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChristopherFlannigan I´m a bit exotic custom watercooling guy. But I really appreciate your build and selection of gaming hardware here. In this case, a big CPU air cooler makes much more sense than an AiO solution. Plus, I really like how you explain details how to build stuff together.
@maxrockbin 10 ай бұрын
Super useful video. It'd have been nice if you spent more time on the cable management, since the tight space is supposed to be the main issue with this case.
@CyberJedi1 2 жыл бұрын
I worry about gpu clearance. 330mm is a bit tight, especially with very long gpus like the asus strix in the video, it almost touches the front case fans. Although it fits, I worry that a bigger gpu come along in the next generation and you have to swap the case entirely. So maybe going for the bigger Torrent is better.
@123entertainmenow 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I am working on my first build and using this case and your fan setup. The fans you have listed for the bottom and rear are not available. I see lots of options for other quality fans with RGB. My question may be a silly one but I just don't know. Do you need those exact fans to work together in the software and on that hub? I.e if I went with deep cools or something, will I have to use something else other than what you showed in your video to control the lighting on all fans at once. I think it's on a hub level so it shouldn't matter but I want to double-check. Also, outside of those fans, any other recommendation on RGB fans that would compliment this build?
@Yumemi_Hoshino Жыл бұрын
thx for movie. I can dicided to buy this case.
@_bobbejaan Жыл бұрын
this is great.. its about the same build i am making. i would have done it all wrong.
@Mohawkchris 2 жыл бұрын
I have 3 inwin fans with the rgb ring and was wondering if I could use that fan hub in the back for them? I'm not sure if that hub will also work the rgb or not I'm very confused on using different fans from different manufacturers. LOL Thanks in advance your videos have truly been very helpful in the past.
@liwa4626 8 ай бұрын
Hello! I'm planning to build with this PC case and wanted to ask if the cable extensions were necessary or it would be okay if one does not have them? Thank you! Very good and informative video!
@rom2726 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I love your build. Would you have the list of components you used to share please
@John-qq3uq 11 ай бұрын
God I had so much pain to build in this, even more than in Nano lol. The SATA from 3.5 HDD is impossible to fit in, you have to really crook it and even then... space for the cables is like none and I am pretty sure because of this I got short somewhere. Something was touching my motherboard or Idk, had to take it apart and so far I have in on a bench table. Collecting my nerves and patience for another attempt this weekend. Layout of my motherboard is not helping too. Helpful video. Also any idea how to connect front I/O panel connectors? My motherboard (EVGA X570 FTW) has header facing down.... so there is zero chance to connect the pins from bottom, maybe I can connect them before putting the motherboard in? they are kinda short tho It's gonna be difficult to do.
@kazeaze2539 2 жыл бұрын
I got lost with the argb plugs. Can you control the argb fan with any software like corsair? Or do i have to buy an argb controller? Im assuming the fan hub that comes with that case is only for fans to work not to control rgb?
@marciopereira1726 2 жыл бұрын
Christopher , I would like to know if can I Update the BIOS after installing the windowns?
@pedromvuus Жыл бұрын
I am a bit confused with rgb connectors, the default fans say they use 5v connector but that particular motherboard connector you used says in the manual that is 12v rgb led (although is supposed to have 4 pins)
@CaptainCal565 2 жыл бұрын
Do you know why my RGB strip at the top would be rainbow while all the other lights are on breathing?
@L3nny666 2 жыл бұрын
i wonder if there would be enough space for a 360x180 rad + a pump/res combo... i know GN did a 360x180 rad in the non compact version and they had to fab their own bracket to hold the pump/res. anybody know of 180mm bracket?
@typerightseesight 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool. I would have left it with the stock cpu cooler tho. Even tho its a less of a performance hit it would still act way more classical with the way the psu is. lol
@xanderq Жыл бұрын
Would it be possible to fit a 3.5inch HDD in the top part with this exact same configuration?
@boristheblade209 2 жыл бұрын
Great vid, think im going to get this case. With the RGB header on the Mobo, does this mean that you can only use ASRocks software to control the front RGB fans? Or can you get 3rd party apps to work?
@Bunny-Bones 2 жыл бұрын
If you use mobo header for argb then you use your mobo software. If you use any other argb hub then plug into that and use that software. Ex- Corsair commander pro etc. you would use that software. I use asus lol. But it actually works and looks great with this setup. I’m pleasantly surprised. Edit. Plug your nexus 9 slim fan hub into mobo header or your own other hub. It will work - plug and play.
@xbone8950 Жыл бұрын
Are you supposed to put the bottom fans like that? I ordered a couple p14s 140mm fans and would like to know.
@nagantm441 2 жыл бұрын
Would head be an issue for a mechanical 3.5 HD
@superstaples 8 ай бұрын
So there's 6 argb connections plugged into 1 single header on the motherboard? If so is that okay?
@user-qe1gi8kv6r Жыл бұрын
Can 4070ti fir in this case? Some of the is less then 330mm
@KxngOG 10 ай бұрын
How big of a fan can you put in the back 140m??
@xanderq Жыл бұрын
Can you explain the RGB daisy chaining? Or send me to a video explaining that
@alphaschneider2468 2 жыл бұрын
why no body show how bad is the cable look at the back since the psu are on the top... since most of mobo now have wifi build in so I want to know how it look at the back.
@AlvinWeeChannel 2 жыл бұрын
About the 2 x 140mm bottom fans, it suppose to install with Intake direction? Will it be wind crashing with graphic card fan which is blow downward? Or shall we install the bottom fan with suck out for better result? Please advice. Thanks a lot~
@1d0ru Жыл бұрын
The gpu fans are blowing air upwards, so in the same direction as the bottom fans.
@speedgoat7496 7 ай бұрын
Shouldn’t u update the bios before installing windows?
@taomahNEGEV 5 ай бұрын
A nice built but I dislike that you need to use cable extensions.
@micsway 2 жыл бұрын
Having used this case now I’ve found one glaring omission from reviews, the PSU is now pulling in warm air from within the case resulting in it (mine at least a HX850) to run noticeably louder than anything else in the case when idle. Only way to avoid is to have front fans at 50% which is a bit too loud at idle IMO. Can you recommend a suitable PSU for this build? Both for noise and size considerations? 750w minimum since it’s for a 3080Ti Ryzen 7 build. Thanks!
@Aciel_Yu Жыл бұрын
Probably 4 months late. I recently built a pc in this case and used EVGA 750 GT and has been running quietly since, since this EVGA PSU's fan is not even turned on in the temperature below 60c or in idle. I use the given stock case fans and run in normal mode in which the temperature of the case stays below 50c or to be exact around 44c at all times so the PSU's fan is not even needed. In fact, I doubt I ever notice it is even turned on at all after all this while. Also, I assume you are going the airflow route buying this case and if you are really concerned about the fan noise for the CPU Cooler, I recommend Thermalright Frost Spirit 140 V3. The performance is of those at Noctua as it cools my 5600x at around 44c in GPU Intensive Game and 50c in CPU Intensive Game and I don't even notice the fan noise at all, super quiet. Edit: probably not similar to your build but for drawing comparison, my build is 5600x/ASUS Tuf 3070Ti.
@aajhcn Жыл бұрын
One question sir, the mb in this build was ATX right? Can you put 140mm fans at the bottom? In the instruction, it said if you use ATX mb, you cannot put any fan at the bottom. But in the video, you can put 2 140mm fans. Is there any problem or any tips on that?
@misterapple7123 Жыл бұрын
I’d like the clarification as well. I know that board is ATX and I suspect what he meant was that you couldn’t bottom mount the two fatter 180mm fans (that were on the front) with an ATX board.
@bdawg8907 Жыл бұрын
Fractal says 140’s in the bottom will fit with a atx board. If you went with 180’s in the bottom then you need to go with a matx mobo.
@misterapple7123 Жыл бұрын
I went ahead and built it. And yes, the 140s will work with a full ATX board, but if you have a stiff cable going into one of the headers on the bottom edge, it’s definitely problematic.
@bdawg8907 Жыл бұрын
@@misterapple7123 good info. I’m in the market for a new case and keep going back and forth on the Torrent. The tight room for cables in the back concerns me a bit, plus.. the case seems to sell at a premium price and I’m not sure it’s worth it over some alternatives. I do like the overall design and aesthetic though.
@Kenji1685 Жыл бұрын
I have a question. Can the two 180mm fans fit in the bottom with an ATX motherboard?
@bdawg8907 Жыл бұрын
No, you’d need to go with a matx mobo if your move the 180’s to the bottom
@TheRomZZes 2 жыл бұрын
Hello! My colorful rtx 3080ti vulcan oc-v (32.5mm) fit in a case with a 180mm fan?
@olecwow 2 жыл бұрын
Yes it does
@gtaloony Жыл бұрын
The ARGB part fucks me up.
@Mohawkchris 2 жыл бұрын
Will a vertical gpu mount work in this case?
@olecwow 2 жыл бұрын
Yup in the compact case you can add a vertical gpu mount. You have plenty of space not to choke the gpu Tip tho use the fractal design one. Also if you decide to use a mount you no longer can use the bottom for fans. Hope this helps
@mrchrisbeaver 2 жыл бұрын
Could you get away with not installing rear exhaust fans with this case?
@marcelreiter181 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, see kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ia6DerOC09mUqIU.html
@bdawg8907 Жыл бұрын
I think it was a kitguru review of this case that showed having a rear 120mm made no difference in terms of gpu and cpu temps
@plugultra 2 жыл бұрын
Do you need the cable extensions for this or regular fractal torrent?
@Bunny-Bones 2 жыл бұрын
I use cable mod full kit. They have many different full kits for exact psu brands and models. On top of that I made sure to buy the slim cables. Black and white. Look better then extension mods and they are long with comb attachments to make your cables look super clean. 79.99 worth every penny. One of the best investments I have made. My case I am transferring to this case has even less room for cable management. Bitfenix nova mesh mesh tg. Psu corsair rm 850x , mobo b550-f gaming. 5900x cpu, asus dual rtx 3070 gpu.
@plugultra 2 жыл бұрын
@@Bunny-Bones nice build 79.99 usd ? Mine says 100. U have link ?
@Bunny-Bones 2 жыл бұрын
@@plugultra wow so I have full cable mod kit. Mine was 79.99. But with the fractal torrent “compact” these very nice slim and long cables . I still just had to buy 2 pcie extensions for my asus dual rtx 3070. Luckily I had some 2 year old red and black sitting around. But yeah the compact case is perfect but it is a mid tower case yet a bit bigger lol. I will link both in just a second. Let me gather them since I’m on my iPad.
@Bunny-Bones 2 жыл бұрын
@@plugultra on a note. After taking my build and rebuilding in Torrent compact. I managed to fit Noctua 140 mm x 2 on bottom no problem even using almost every bottom header on B550-f gaming mobo. Which is flush with Case mesh. Cable management is a $&*^! On back of pc lol. I needed exactly 5-6 inches more gpu pcie wire length. I installed my SSD at very top in hdd cage. It worked perfectly for me. I switched to Noctua Nh-d15 tower from my nh-d15s! And it fits with both 140mm fans not offset. Don’t ask me why. It just works in this case. I’m deshroud-ing my 3070 today. Personal preference. The out come with just stock normal components etc. This case is freaking amazing! I live in Texas around Houston so ambient temps are not low. My temps are so stable and just so normalized now. The Nexus 9 fan hub is easy if you don’t over think it. If you need help ask me. All the info on Reddit etc added 4 hours to my build. I have noctua 140mm x2 on bottom 1 120mm noctua exhaust. The whole pc is so quite even when ramped up. I would say if you don’t water cool. Which I do not anymore because crap goes wrong-water cooling crap goes wrong +if-oh “sh1t”. This is hands down the best case for gpu,cpu,mobo,vram,and all components getting plenty of fresh cool air exhausted to perfection. Sorry for the text wall. Hope your build is going well have a great week 👍
@plugultra 2 жыл бұрын
@@Bunny-Bones really I was thinking of buying this and returning Lian li 2mesh performance. I got 3080 not under volt and getting regular 73-75 temps on max load. I have ryzen 3600x which runs hot getting about 50-55 under load with sythe fuma 2. Lian li 2 mesh has good back of case management. Where the links for cables you got ?
@aniketaggarwal5775 2 жыл бұрын
Can we install 180mm fans at the bottom with ATX motherboard?
@andreisimon5238 2 жыл бұрын
No, 140mm
@alolo1235 Жыл бұрын
@@andreisimon5238and If I install just 1 ? It can work ?
@andreisimon5238 Жыл бұрын
@@alolo1235 180? no
@kwas76art 5 ай бұрын
Can i9 13900k be air cooled?
@mythicul 3 ай бұрын
I personally wouldn't, if you get a really high end air cooler and don't push it too much, you should be fine. Also depends on the case, this one is really good for air cooling.
@swarupkumar2 3 ай бұрын
The bottom fans are intake or exhaust?
@mythicul 3 ай бұрын
Intake, this case doesn't really even need exhaust. Also bottom fans are never exhaust
@swarupkumar2 3 ай бұрын
@@mythicul Thanks. Thats the exact reply I was looking for. Soon planning to build a desktop with this case.
@mythicul 3 ай бұрын
@@swarupkumar2 awesome, good luck on the build
@Kamenetz_Podolsky Жыл бұрын
че это за Бил Гейц?
@wankerka 2 жыл бұрын
Lol no ty, the space for cable management is a bit crap. Ill be sticking with my Lianli.
@anvfgp 2 жыл бұрын
серьезно? такая видюха и проц! а охлад башня воздушка, мда уж
@Wes-mv9zj Жыл бұрын
Nice job. Thank you for sharing. I'm really fond of plain white when it comes to RGB. In general, not a huge RGB fan (pun intended). (255 255 255) You've got a new sub.
@LockedOutBy2FA 8 ай бұрын
Great video! This has helped me tremendously. The remaining two questions I have is how many ARGB fans you daisy chained to the same motherboard argb header. The other question I have is if the fan hub doesnt easily exceed the total amp draw when connecting so many fans. My motherboard 4-pin PWM fan headers for example support 1A total draw. The two front fans use 0.350A each so this would mean I can't connect 3 of them as that would exceed the total power draw. Let alone when connecting 9 PWM case fans. Other than that I salute you for the crystal clear demonstration/explanation! 🫡
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