Testseek.com have collected 62 expert reviews of the Fractal Design Arc Mini R2 and the average rating is 89%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Fractal Design Arc Mini R2.
January 2014
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62 Reviews
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Overall, this is a great case. It's made well, has tons of high-end options and looks great. It isn't particularly cheap, Newegg has it for $100 , but the specs make it worth it. Even though it cannot fit ATX sized boards, only M-ATX and Mini-ITX, there...
The ARC Mini R2 is one of the cases that will be hard to find a replacement for. Its sleek design and functional modular interior feeds your appetite for destruction with flexible configurations. Ignoring the popular mantra of case designers, Fractal Desi...
As always Fractal has stuck with what they do best, a well-built case with clean styling. They didn't get flashy or go overboard with plastic. Instead they put together a more mature case. Unlike most of their other cases the Arc Mini R2 does have a litt...
Swedish Fractal Design has delivered an awesome case in the shape of the ARC Mini R2. Compatibility with both mini ITX and micro ATX boards is a big plus. The numerous storage options, divided over two HDD cages, offering a total of 6 HDDs and or SSDs...
Published: 2014-03-20, Author: Jeremy , review by: funkykit.com
Sturdy construction, Superb build quality, Durable paint finish, Quiet acoustics, Spacious for small size, Support for up to eight HDDs or SSDs, Filtered Ventilation, Built-in fan controller, Simple yet appealing looks, Intelligent use of space, Included
Microscopic reset button, Hard drive installation not completely tool-less, External drive installation not completely tool-less, Plastic front panel takes away from the feel of quality of the rest of the chassis, Final Thoughts, What we have here reader
What we have here readers is a solid offering in the ARC Mini R2 chassis from Fractal Design. If you have a craving for a simple yet appealing Micro-ATX chassis that has many great and modern features without the restrictions typically associated with the...
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Published: 2014-03-17, Author: Kai , review by: tomshardware.com
With the addition of its Arc Mini R2, Fractal Design offers a completely updated case family. The enormous Arc XL and the Arc Midi R2 mid-tower are joined by a smaller offering fit for micro-ATX-based systems. The Arc Mini R2 shares the line-up's solid bu...
There's no denying that the Arc Mini R2 is built on the same foundations as the Define Mini. And why wouldn't it be? It's a sound core, a microATX tower with excellent acoustic performance, noise prevention features, and the familiar elegant minimalis...
Solid construction, You may install radiators of up to 360 mm size, Simple but effective assembly process, Two 2.5" bays behind motherboard tray, Metal 2.5/3.5" trays, Top HDD cage modular, Bottom HDD cage may be removed for more room, Tool-less 5.25" bay
Not much cheaper than the Arc Midi R2, 20 mm of space alright - but could be more, No external 3.5" bay, Installing HDDs requires tools, No color choices yet
The Fractal Design Arc Mini R2 sells for around 70-75 euros including taxes or 99 US dollars excluding taxes. Solid construction You may install radiators of up to 360 mm size Simple but effective assembly process Two 2.5" bays behind motherboard tray Met...
Published: 2014-01-27, Author: Bruno , review by: reviewstudio.net
excellent performance
Noticeable noise at 12V fan setting;
Fractal Design ARC mini R2 is a micro ATX chassis with very attractive features. It is small, yet having an airy and spacious interior with a very good cable management system. Is doesn't look astonishing, but it also doesn't cost much. For those of you l...
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Published: 2013-12-11, Author: Andrew , review by: missingremote.com
Build quality, Price, Cooling, Quiet, Removable fan filters, Space, Expandability
No solid side panel option, Must plan to lose some time playing with all the cable routing options (not really a Con )
Simply put, with the $99 ARC MINI R2 Fractal Design delivered yet another example of what we have come to expect from their chassis: excellent craftsmanship, value, and flexibility. With plenty of space for storage, expansion or water cooling if the quie...
