Fractal DesignRidge Black - PCIe 4.0 Riser Card Included - 2X 140mm PWM Aspect Fans Included - Type C USB - m-ITX PC Gaming Case

Been in IT for over 20 years and this has been one of the most thoughtfully designed cases I've worked inside of.They didn't just rivet everything into place, it's actually screwed together and can be torn down pretty much completely. Cable management is thought out and serves it's purpose well. The PSU mounting solution keeps everything very tidy and gives the exterior a pretty nice minimal feel all around.I liked working with it so much that I ended up getting a Torrent (also by Fractal Design) for my personal build. Again, another very nice case to work in.Fractal seems to consistently offer very well designed and manufactured cases. I'd recommend this to anyone looking for an ultra-compact performance build in a heartbeat.

I just build an arrow lake ITX, There are plenty of screws and accessories, I had some issues with the stand but make sure you use the appropriate screws (My fault). Overall it has enough air flow with a low profile CPU (Thermalright cooler) and aftermarket Thermalright fans. The default fans performed well but it was overkill with noise for the GPU, I would recommend changing to Noctua, Artic, and or Thermalright

I've loved it. Things worth noting: you can do it horizontal or vertical but it requires moving the feet so it's not like you set it up once and can just turn it over at will (I mean you can but it's not as nice).It IS tight so make sure you've checked your measurements against what you're putting in there. Mine has a 3080ti and it's snug with the default fans. I did pick up an AIO system but I don't think I can make it work. It's not just the width of the upper compartment but getting all your wires and tubes across inside. It gets really busy really quick. That said I still give if 5 stars. I knew it was small, that's part of why I picked it and I've had nothing else to complain about. Everything feels sturdy and good quality. I'd buy another case from this brand.

I bought this to replace a fractal node 202. I liked the original node, but hated having to take the entire chassis apart for maintenence.The Ridge improves upon the original design in several ways. Instead of a monolithic frame it can be taken apart on each side. Top and bottom of the case have 4 screws, and the sides have a captive screw and pop into place.Super easy to access the inside of the case if you make a mustake or need to access the mobo.I HATE the new middle gpu bracket! I had to remove it 3 times before getting my gpu to seat properly.Im not sure if its supposed to but my case did not include an external power cable. Luckily i had a spare.The form factor can be intimidating, but i really like the new design, and it was a very easy build overall.For comparison, i also own a Cooler Master NR200, and found this easier to assemble.

Excellent case, looks good and small enough to fit on a desk without taking up a ton of space. Little tricky at times to build in and get good airflow, comes with the size. Things I would very much recommend with this are modular power supply, ducting for your CPU cooler and look into a 3rd party fan bracket for the motherboard compartment.

- Can support triple fan gpus of decent length.- Good ventilation for downdraft CPU coolers and pass-through gpus- You can fit slim 80mm fans to help exhaust for hot gpus- Interior volume after you put parts in will make managing cables tricky. If you can try to get custom length cables for your power supply to reduce slack you need to manage.

Update 1 month later: The RX 90709 XT I was using with this quit working (no video output), after I had GPU graphical artifacting. I RMA'd my GPU thinking it was the problem, since my system booted without the GPU. I bought a second identical GPU 2 weeks later and it also didn't have video output... Apparently the GPU riser card in this Fractal Ridge was the problem, and it wouldn't work in PCIe 4 or 5 mode, despite it originally working for a week or two. I'm thinking my original GPU wasn't defective after all, and the case GPU riser was the cause. The case is nice.. but the GPU riser is a major issue and also has a concerning fit regardless. Won't be using this case anymore, but it will be a nice case if you have an older and smaller GPU I guess.Original: Great quality SFF case. Airflow is good (I removed the stock fans, just running it with GPU fans and CPU fan.) The parts are easy to work with, power supply and board is easy to put in and screw down. The vertical stand is plastic but is good quality. Running a 16c/32t Ryzen BD795i SE with a RX 9070 XT in this with no problems at all with cooling.

This was a great case to build in, very pleased with the results. My only complaint is the backside behind the motherboard is super tight on space so if you have excess or extra cables you want to hide for aesthetic purposes, it's super tight space to do so. For the same reasons, if you have a backside mounting m.2 slot on the motherboard, your only option for adding a heatsink is the bottom of the barrel "rubber banded on" heatseats because they are the only ones thin enough.Great design by fractal otherwise. This case is super compact while supporting high end hardware.