Fractal Design Arc XL - Manual (Page 5)

Adaptable hard drive cages
Arc XL features two HDD cages - the upper cage may be removed and/or rotated, and the
lower cage may be repositioned.
In its original position, the upper HDD cage has been strategically placed to optimize a clean
build with excellent HDD cooling and cable management. By removing the upper HDD cage,
the Arc XL supports graphics cards up to 400mm in length. When the upper HDD cage is
rotated, it acts as a guide for the front fan and directs airflow to the graphics card(s). To
remove or rotate the upper HDD cage, the two thumbscrews securing it must be removed.
Following rotation or removal of the HDD cage, re-insert it in the desired position and secure
the thumbscrews in the new position or remove it completely.
The lower HDD cage can be repositioned to provide more space in the front of the case.
This extra space is useful for front-mounted water-cooling radiators. The cage is secured
with seven screws: four under the case, two in front of the case and one on the motherboard
plate. Once the screws are removed, the lower HDD cage can be moved further back in the
chassis to one of two different positions, depending on how much space is required. The
cage is re-secured by screwing the four screws into the base of the case.
Water cooling options
The Arc XL is designed to allow for water cooling and supports the following components:
• Top panel: The strategic positioning of the fans in the top panel allow you to fit a
240mm radiator without risk of it conflicting with other components such as the mother-
board or the system memory. Thick radiators up to 240mm in length as well as 360mm
slim radiators may also be used in this position.
• Front panel: If you have removed or repositioned the hard drive cages, a thick 240mm
radiator may be fitted i n the front panel.
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Bottom/rear panel: 120mm radiators may be used on the fan positions on the bottom
and rear plates.
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