A central moveable motherboard spine allows users to adjust space between compartments to increase space for dedicated graphics cards or taller CPU coolers. To simulate thermal demand we run the Cinebench R23 multi-thread benchmark and 3DMark Time Spy stress test simultaneously in a loop for 60 minutes to fully load the system. This gives the CPU and GPU enough time to reach constant steady-state temperature. With this data, we can compare how the system handles the thermal demand and measure peak noise levels. Find your build’s ideal balance with 30 mm of internal flexibility provided by a stepless, movable central wall. Slide to strike the best ratio for your build, adapting the space for CPU cooling on one side and graphics card width on the other. Since removing side panels makes little to no difference in thermal performance, fan speeds are neither increased nor decreased so noise levels also remain stable when changing the case configuration. Again this is a good sign that the ventilated panels are doing their job efficiently and the case is able to cool the hardware sufficiently. Closing Thoughts Oh and it comes with a PCIe 4.0 riser cable, too, which is a necessity when you're kinda forced into vertical mounting.

Even though the Fractal Terra may not offer great support for AIOs or water-cooling radiators and huge graphics cards… it’s no detriment to the case. I would never expect this case to be used as a base for a main gaming PC or high-end editing rig, it's more ideally suited to a media PC or casual living room gaming rig that sits under a TV unit, so its compact size and hardware support is ideal for this type of scenario. DDR4 RAM, ideal for editing in 4k for lengthily and complex content that can be processed without issue.Even though it is extremely compact with its skinny dimensions and small 10.4L capacity, Terra allows users to install three-slot graphics cards up to 320mm long which means you can play PC games on your 4K TV with ease, while keeping the small and sophisticated looks that will fit your living room space. We have chosen the RTX 3070 graphics card for this system with 8GB of ultra fast GDDR6 memory, to tear through effects and make your editing process run optimally.

All temperature measurements are presented as Deltas – meaning the ambient temperature has been deducted from the CPU temperature giving us a Delta. Data shown in the charts represent the average component temperature over the length of the test as measured by HWiNFO and then the last 15 minutes of the data are calculated to get the average. The ambient temperature during thermal tests is between 20-22⁰C. In its default configuration, the Fractal Terra produces thermal results as we would expect, the CPU temperature is a little on the high side but that’s due to the ultra-low profile CPU cooler used. The case will allow for the installation of larger coolers, but the CPU temperature is still within AMD limits. Experience powerful, uncluttered gaming, with the ability to install a GPU up to 322 mm long in a space-saving 10.4 L case (excluding feet) GPU Max Dimensions: 322 x 72 x 131 mm / 322 x 62 x 145 mm in Max GPU Config, 322 x 43 x 131 mm / 322 x 33 x 145 mm in Max CPU Config It has been a while since my last proper case review, and even longer since I last looked at a new SFF chassis, so when Fractal Design got in touch to say they had a new highly compact mini-ITX case ready to launch… I was very eager to take a look. The Fractal Terra combines a tiny 10.4L small form factor with Scandinavian design elements and the ability to cram in high-end hardware. But can this new compact ITX case from Fractal deal with the current hardware demands and is it an improvement on what came before it? Let’s find out.Compact dimensions of 343mm x 153mm x 218mm (LxWxH) and a tiny 10.4L capacity make the Terra one of the smaller Mini-ITX cases on the market. This Small Form Factor video editing workstation is preconfigured to excel in a number of key areas. This cookie is set by the provider Akamai Bot Manager. This cookie is used to manage the interaction with the online bots. It also helps in fraud preventions Dual storage design taking advantage of the high performance 2TB NVME SSD helping to boost performance and response time and a huge amount of HDD storage to the amount of 4TB. The solid walnut front panel features an aluminum power button and two USB ports for connecting devices, including one USB Type-C 20Gbps.