The layout of the interior has been revised and improved. This promises to allow larger graphics cards to be installed in the compact case. All cable passages are covered with a rubber protection. The mounting points for the different motherboard sizes are very clearly labeled. On the top is the radiator mounting frame, which can be completely removed and thus provides access to the entire inner workings from above. Appropriate perforations on the PSU cover provide ventilation for the PSU. An innovation can be found here, two plastic plates are now incorporated into the cover in the direction of the front. If you only want to install three 120 mm fans, you only have to remove the first plate and the view under the cover remains largely hidden. However, as soon as you want to install a radiator with the corresponding fans, the second plate has to be removed as well. A very well thought-out concept, because who wants to see the cable tangle underneath.
On the back, more fasteners and cable routing have been provided. Six Velcro cable ties (Velcro Straps) roughly specify the running direction of the cables and the cable grommets are adapted to the connectors of the motherboard. In addition, nine further positions are offered for cable fastening. Fractal Design specifies between 17 and 28mm for the cable management in the data sheet. The 28mm are more available in the front area and the rest is very compact with around 17mm. There is also an integrated cable guide where the cables can be sorted and routed into indentations. Pre-installed on the back of the motherboard tray are two holders for 2.5″ hard drives or SSDs. These are hooked in at the bottom and fixed with a screw at the top.
An HDD cage is already installed in the PSU bay, with room for up to two hard drives. The cage is fixed to the bottom with four screws and can be removed after loosening via the opening above or through the PSU opening in the rear. The individual slides are attached to the HDD cage with one screw each on the right side.
Overall, the choice of materials was chosen very thoughtfully. Everything looks very valuable and classy. Opening and closing the front and side panel works very well and does not reveal any weak points. The individual dust filters are very nicely workmanship and can be easily removed from the holder. Also, no damages could be determined directly after unpacking. A lot of effort is put into the packaging so that the case reaches the buyer safely. Thus, we can award full points for this point in good conscience.