Fractal Design Mood - Please, don't mention IKEA
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- Опубликовано: 11 июл 2024
- Fractal Design has done something unusual with its new Mood case, starting with the fact it is named Mood. In addition to giving it a name they have covered it in fabric and completely avoided the use of Tempered Glass and RGB lighting. The result is a 20 litre Mini-ITX PC case that barely resembles a piece of technology. The swish looks earn it pride of place on your desk or somewhere in your living room. Read more here: bit.ly/3L3bdwM
00:00 Start
00:40 The Mood
01:30 Taking it apart
03:47 Hardware support
04:47 Installing hardware in the case
11:18 Graphics card support / install
14:47 Thermal and Noise tests
16:30 Leo’s closing thoughts
Test System:
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
CPU Cooler: Fractal Design Lumen S24 RGB
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650I Aorus Ultra
Memory: 32GB G.Skill Z5 Neo DDR5-6000
Graphics card: Sapphire Radeon RX 6800 XT 16GB
Power supply: Seasonic Focus SPX 650W Platinum
SSD: Sabrent Rocket 4.0 M.2 NVMe
OS: Windows 11
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Me too agree
I think, to be called Mood, they should have put in some strong RGB, maybe for backlighting. Then you could "set the mood" by choosing a different colour and it could look good in a living room.
I actually think its quite cool there is no rgb - but I get your point, maybe some fine lines of RGB along the top and bottom of the chassis
Some rgb would be great cause you could set it to like a white or blue hue on the upper part. Like a glow or night light.
You know im not a massive RGB fan, but you could add some nice glow effects in a room top of the case, would look cool. like a solid warm light.
I like rgb. I often just make color schemes that are one or two and have them static. Can add a lot to the mood of the room
Yeah a few rgb strips would be a good extra.
Shame they didnt send you the black version as well to compare on camera, your 4k 60 camera always gives good shots
Yeah I’d like to have seen them side by side.
Not so sure I would ever buy this as I think the motherboards in this sector are always 'compromised' a little and they are quite cramped, but this one is pretty nice for a living room or bedroom when the other half decides that a normal case is too big and ugly. kinda looks like a B&O speaker from a distance.
Limited - in what way? you mean compared against a high end full sized board?
@@DavidLeBon-qq9vr I think he means they are always quite cramped and you lose slots and often lanes etc. The case kind does look like some speakers ive seen from Swedish brands.
Bang and Olufsen !
@@DavidLeBon-qq9vr ITX boards do make sacrifices. You get 2 DIMM slots, limited fan headers, etc.
@@georgejones5019yep exactly right 👍🏻
This case is NOT for a production / high end gaming system- the lack of GPU slots and relatively poor ventilation are proof of that. However, for a media center / console replacement with a mid tier GPU and lower power CPU, this would make a nice 'common-area' PC. Clearly the focus was on aesthetics over pure performance and so long as you bear that in mind whilst planning a build in it, you should be fine. Seems pricy for that market segment, as most building a mid-tier PC are probably on a tighter budget, putting double the budget into the case as can be found in alternatives leaves less room for components... I'd be interested to see how this works out long term and if a future revision is more enthusiast-focused.
Its certainly not for a high end gaming system, id personally consider it more for someone as a second system, perhaps in a living room, playing movies from it, and maybe using a 4060 or 4070 GPU for some decent gaming experiences. I think its a specific audience who want a certain level of performance but are just as focused on the shape, styling and how well it would fit into an environment with multiple people - some of who dont appreciate or want RGB and loads of fan noise and flashing lights. like a fancy speaker appearance.
You can build a decent rig into this but agree it’s not for a high end water cooled system for sure
It’s a case you could build a good rig into but yes it’s not for the 4090 and core i9
i plan on throwing a ryzen 5 3600 and an a750 in one. people see what its capable of fitting and forget the case’s purpose. the new, molten hot parts are just not meant for it. she’s beautiful. she’s unoffensive. treat her with that respect :)
you think all case need to fit a I9 and biggest graphic card ???? I'm professional, i use i7 and mid range gc, this case suit to me because it's look good and i don't play game 4k ULTRA 120fps... My 10 years old build has only 1 gc, what's the point having multiple slots for me ?
Its cool to see them trying something different - we need these things
Glad to see you can still get a case that doesn't look like a goldfish bowl.
Quite a few options on the market today
Its like a really nice fancy version of the Corsair One case - exact same vertical hot air flow system
Didnt take too long to tear it down, was thinking it might be a lot more work to be perfectly honest
Great to see Leo back - been some time my man !
thanks!
Was he away 😵💫
@@KitGuruTech Welcome!
@@Darknightsandwetdays-lb9ko
I love the finish on the white model, was hoping you would get it to review !
Lovely, a weekend and a new Leo review, time for a latte with some chocolate sprinkles!
Sounds like an excellent afternoon!
@@KitGuruTech Yeah!!
Lovely looking case - very fresh and modern - yet would fit into a kitchen, bedroom or living room without a problem
Nice watching Leo build a PC - very relaxing - and he didnt bash anything off his desk this time either
that’s such a beautiful finish. We get so used to technology today but remember when we had beige boxes. All the same. It’s a great world now
Those were the days !
What a super little chassis - would fit on a desk beside my monitor. I do love Fractal Design for cases
Looks like a sideways bread bin from an MKBHD tampon advert.
Computers should look like computers without being ashamed of it.
Love your channel.
mKBHD sells tampons ? 😂
Tampons ? Wtf ! 😮
Here’s me wondering why marques would be selling tampons. Funny man
That Seasonic PSU looks good - Their silent options look great
Love the fractal cases, great review. I got a ridge with an 12gen i5 and a 4080 in my living room
Also IKEA
The hardware support is really good for such a weird shaped case
I think we can safely call this a winner - its on my to buy list now
Amazing design from my favourite case company. One of the best most understated elegantly finished cases on the market imo.
Wow, really good little chassis that, wouldnt expect anything less from Fractal tbh
IKEA, IKEA and IKEA ! looks like they made this!
😮
@@theonlyredspecial Hmmm
My next build - thanks Leo !
Cable management looks a bit tricky, did a good job leo
Thanks Leo, cracking wee case, much preter the white over the black - glad you got the white to look at.
Some people wanted to see the black one so at least some people are happy
@@KitGuruTech 😊😊😊😊😊
Clearly one for the desk with the I/O ports at the bottom, and rightly so, would be a shame to hide this on the floor
Yeah they should make the io section interchangeable with the top panel
I loved the stripdown really interesting to see
Love the scandinavian design - always have, since I was a kid
Leo build - perfect way to spend a weekend !
Thanks!
@@KitGuruTech Welcome!
Trident Z5 Neo, lovely memory, havent seen anyone use it in a build yet
The riser cable implementation is pretty good overall, not sure its for me, but its well thought out
Very well thought out overall, expensive, but worth it IMO
Amazing little chassis ! love the white one
Buying one ?
@@KitGuruTech Yeah!!
Awesome build leo, very clean once you covered up the 500 cables lol
Took some work!
@@KitGuruTech Great!
If I bought this case id have to do a lot of research on the compatible motherboards - not a market I know well at all. That AORUS board looks pretty good to be fair
you know there is dedication when there are actual tears and blood in the results, thanks Gurus o7
Its quite quiet considering whats in it, killer wee gaming system that would make!
Kind of cool it supports an AIO cooler given its tiny size.
final build was a bit messy but nothing you can do about it, dont think it would interfere with airflow - temps are not too bad.
This really is quite beautiful in its execution. It’s pushed me from considering a mini itx system into actually building one soon. This is on my buy list now.
Interesting video! For me, I think SFF is a bit too challenging/limiting in terms of what you can do, but interesting case regardless. Though, I can't help but wonder if the design team had no cat owners. Certainly looks like a scratch post and I think its going to get knocked over if you put it in a living room with cats (only half joking :) )
Wow never thought about that. A scratch post. 😝
The clean and simple design is a big plus for me, it would look great on my desk! 🤩😍
Thanks for this, really enjoyable video - love it
thanks!
@@KitGuruTech Welcome!
Hey Leo glad to see you back after Computex - great review - thanks!
More to come!
Great review Leo. Cheers for the work
Awesome review Leo. Covered all the bases
Thanks a ton!
I love a Leo case review. Always good to watch 👌🏻
I’m a big fan of the Revolt 3, so I really like that this is basically the same thing but with more guided airflow and less gamer. Looks like a great product.
I dont think this case could handle a 4090 even if it could fit, but I am very impressed overall with both the aesthics and the performance
Glad to hear you are impressed. Buying one ?
@@KitGuruTech Yeah!!
Good review, its not too loud, that was my thinking when I saw the computex coverage weeks ago.
Glad I could help
really nice looking bit of kit. The fabric looks really different.
It does!
4070ti is a good option for this case tbh, powerful enough for most tasks and mid power draw and heat output
It’s a good option yes
Are they going to expand the colour schemes? they should look at bang and olufsen and take a few tricks out of their book too
Building into it doesnt look too involved, just a bit of work to get it right I guess
Excellent presentation as always. As a SFF PC only builder I would prefer a riser-less design.
Thank god they put air filters in it
Hey, you are using the same GPU as me, its a great GPU, I love mind. thanks Leo
Nice 👍
@@KitGuruTech Welcome!
An interesting case and I'm glad it exists. The mATX form factor is as small a case as I like to build in, but I do enjoy watching things like this. Smart design.
Thanks for watching!
Glad to see you again Leo 👌🏻
thanks!
Nicely done Leo 🎉
Really awesome. Top marks from me
Glad you enjoyed it!
A lot of cables, luckily you can’t see into it !
This would make a GREAT Home Theatre PC. You don't need high-end components to build one, and the case can sit next to a media cabinet and blend in nicely.
I love your reviews
I saw the 4080 at the start of this and thought,. surely he isnt going to get that into this case. Not often I am right ! nice review Leo cheers man
Thanks!
All good about the blood 🩸 Leo 💪🥰😇👍. We all know it’s the blood oath that the PCMR requires to be part of this great community of gamers, hobbyists & enthusiasts 🥰🥳🥳. Sweet looking build and as looooong time ITX builder (about 14yrs) I’m loving the aesthetics, style and colour of this case …… damn! another ITX case to add to my collection ahahaha😅😂🤣😅😂🤣
it always hurts 🥹
I always cut my hand building a PC. they need to make cases out of pillows tbh
You always seem so happy. Great seeing your posts Michael 😍
Love this case the more I watch it !
Dont think you are going to need any RGB with this thing.
Need or want ? Very different !
I think I prefer the black chassis to be honest - looks more subdued - does this mean I am always in a bad mood then?
Leo loved the review thanks 🙏
pleasure
This is a beauty. Bravo fractal ! 😮
Thanks Leo enjoyed 👍🏻 this
Glad you enjoyed it
They have clearly thought a lot of thought into the design of this its very impressive.
Really is a brilliant review this. Watched it three times now
Now that's devotion.
Leo has a very calming voice what can I say 😂
The build looks good at the end, but luckily you cant really see into it - its a weird shape, the performance seems pretty good - cant see much throttling etc.
have to say, this case really appeals to me, so I can build into something different for a change. id need to educate myself on the motherboards again so I didnt end up with a lemon
240mm AIO seems made for it. not much else would work
Great review, Leo. That looks to be a lovely case. At 2:30 are the front panel connectors indeed socketed at the front panel? How does that affect cabling the Mood? Or is the front panel itself removeable to ease cabling?
How easy is it to clean the fabric?
This case strikes me as more of a case for an office or study environment - the sort of case an architect or graphic designer might have - so I wonder, did you try any professional GPUs?
You mentioned that the motherboard you used had a second M.2 slot: M.2 slots can be used for far more than NVME drives - OCULink and 10 Gb Ethernet come to mind; I'm sure there are more - so does the case have support for such uses?
The front I/O could have been positioned better, perhaps to one side but you just have to deal with it slap in the centre.
Dunno about cleaning as the case is brand new and only time would tell.
M.2 expansion beyond storage is a no-no.
Similarly if you want to use 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch drives you will need to switch to an aircooler to free up those bracket postions.
Leo
Same design as the XBOX, which is a great design :) It would be nice if the stock fan could be replaced as they are known to be a bit ticky and leak a few drops of oil. I replaced the stock fans on my Torrent Compact with only 3 Noctua NF-A12x25 black at super low rpm and created the Fractal Whisper ;) Since this is negative air pressure then dust will come in from all sides and the black version will likely be covered in dust over time?
Yeah after watching they should have designed it for all GPUs or made it possible to slide space around like some small cases. But I don't mind them trying something different. Rather than build the case to the same width as one of their fans, make it about 3cm wider all around (support for any GPU) and have a slightly higher stand and gap in case someone puts it on carpet.
Great info thanks 👍🏻 we aren’t sure on the negative dust potential issue. It’s possible I guess over time
I'm happy with my NZXT H1 V2 but this looks like it would be a great alternative. Thanks for the review.
Thanks for watching!
Leo I hope Fractal sent you a few band aids for your finger, I hate when that happens
Thanks Kitguru, really helped me make a buying decision this one
Glad to hear it!
Bit of a modern day version of a next cube.
An interesting design, I wish more ITX cases would take the motherboard I/O position into account when making these cases, biggest annoyance with this design is that it requires me to pick up the PC and look at the bottom of it, or pull off a top or back panel to plug in a USB cable.
Consider a powered USB C port replicator on SFF builds in this orientation. Gives plenty of connectivity and bandwidth for most uses with a single cable to route.
It needs some changes. I rotate it so the I/O is facing another dirrection, I think we need an ITX mobo with a different layout for SSF verticle builds though.
It also needs to bring air through the bottom to the top (similar to the Series X), which I think would help the thermals.
It also needs a movable spine for better GPU support.
Otherwise, this is a good living room PC for a low or mid tier build.
I think they should make a variant specifically for higher-tiered components, but I expect that to be even pricier.
wow in Canada this retails for about £120
Buying one ?
You can see why they went with an opaque outer shell. The cabling inside is a hard-to-avoid mess in there.
They certainly have room for improvement with a rev 2
Leo
I think this case would be successful on another iteration if they allowed for more GPU clearance and switched to a perforated exterior and not cloth.
Very clever design this thing.
Glad you like it!
Nice white X box series X Leo ❤
😀
I saw the case and then turned my head and looked at my night lamp I've purchased on Amazon. Yup, it looks alike...
Wonder if James could get hard loop into this ! possible James? go on !
The trick would be a slim 180 rad / fan combo up top...
Not having a filter is a bad thing given the dust mountain that accumulates inside without one.
so we need a project zero version of mini-itx too to get rid of those unnecessary connectors.
Really interesting and different. I like companies trying something different.
Thanks for watching!
I liked how you tried various GPU's to see if they would fit - I wonder what the target market for this would be - 4060 I would imagine
Yeah probably 4070 or lower would make most sense due to the lower power demand too, so less heat output
Just ordered one myself to play with another small system 🎉
Let us know how you get on with it
coming from a tower 100 i like this design
yeah me too - my bro has that case as a second system, its good