Fractal Design Epoch XL Black Solid E-ATX Mid Tower Cabinet

The larger Epoch, and it is a genuinely different chassis rather than a stretched one. 57.62 litres, E-ATX support up to 275mm board width, and reverse connector motherboard support, none of which the standard Epoch has. Three 140mm fans instead of 120mm, and top radiator support jumps from 240mm to 360mm.

What the XL adds over the standard Epoch

• E-ATX and reverse connector motherboard support
• 425mm graphics card clearance instead of 372mm
• 176mm cooler clearance instead of 170mm
• 360mm top radiator instead of 240mm
• 140mm stock fans instead of 120mm, with an option for two 180mm on top

Airflow design

The ventilated metal mesh front is the filter. There is no separate front dust filter, only a PSU filter, which is a deliberate thermal choice rather than an omission.

Clearances

• Graphics card: 425mm with front fans, 395mm with a front radiator
• CPU cooler: up to 176mm
• Power supply: ATX up to 290mm with one drive tray fitted, or 175mm with two

Specifications

• Model: Epoch XL Black Solid. Part number FD-C-EPO1X-01
• Type: E-ATX mid tower, 57.62 litres
• Motherboard support: E-ATX up to 275mm, ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX, plus Reverse ATX and Reverse Micro ATX
• Dimensions: 503 x 240 x 509mm external. Weight 9.6kg net
• Material: Steel chassis, ventilated metal mesh front and top, solid steel left panel, steel right panel, laser etched aluminium badge
• Included fans: 3 x 140mm Momentum 14, non lit, front mounted
• Radiator support: Front 120, 140, 280 or 360mm. Top 120, 140, 240, 280 or 360mm. Rear 120mm
• Fan mounts: Front 3 x 120 or 140mm. Top 3 x 120mm, or 2 x 140mm, or 2 x 180mm. Rear 1 x 120mm. Up to 7 x 120mm total
• Drive bays: 2 dedicated 2.5 inch, 2 combined 3.5 or 2.5 inch. Two trays included
• Expansion slots: 7
• Front IO: 1 x USB Type-C 20Gbps, 2 x USB Type-A 5Gbps, audio and microphone combo jack, power button
• Dust filters: PSU filter only
• Warranty: 2 years

Note: Solid steel left panel, no window, no lighting.

In the box: Cabinet with 3 pre installed Momentum 14 fans, two drive trays, accessory box, manual.