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Fractal Torrent — Mid-tower
Fractal

Fractal Torrent

Mid-tower

88
/ 100
From $199
VS
Fractal Torrent wins by 1
Phanteks Eclipse G500A — Mid-tower
Phanteks

Phanteks Eclipse G500A

Mid-tower

87
/ 100
From $129
Specdex verdict

Fractal Torrent takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Fractal Torrent lands at 88 and Phanteks Eclipse G500A at 87. That puts Fractal Torrent ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Fractal Torrent if…

  • ✓Tool-less panels on most
  • ✓Cable-management channels
  • ✓Dust filters

Pick Phanteks Eclipse G500A if…

  • ✓Tool-less panels on most
  • ✓Cable-management channels
  • ✓Dust filters
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Airflow

Tie

Compared on the airflow sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Build

Tie

Compared on the build sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Phanteks Eclipse G500A

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Phanteks Eclipse G500A more score per dollar ($129 vs $199).

Fractal Torrent 88
vs
87 Phanteks Eclipse G500A

Score breakdown

Fractal Torrent
88
airflow 88
build 86
features 84
value 86
Phanteks Eclipse G500A
87
airflow 87
build 85
features 84
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Fractal Torrent versus Phanteks Eclipse G500A — full spec comparison
Spec Fractal Torrent Phanteks Eclipse G500A
Type
Mid-tower
Mid-tower

Fractal Torrent

Pros
  • +Tool-less panels on most
  • +Cable-management channels
  • +Dust filters
Cons
  • −Fan inclusion varies
  • −GPU clearance limits for triple-slot cards
  • −Weight on glass panels

Phanteks Eclipse G500A

Pros
  • +Tool-less panels on most
  • +Cable-management channels
  • +Dust filters
Cons
  • −Fan inclusion varies
  • −GPU clearance limits for triple-slot cards
  • −Weight on glass panels

FAQ: Fractal Torrent vs Phanteks Eclipse G500A

Which is better, Fractal Torrent or Phanteks Eclipse G500A? +

Fractal Torrent scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Fractal Torrent worth the price? +

At $199, Fractal Torrent delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in airflow.

Is Phanteks Eclipse G500A worth the price? +

At $129, Phanteks Eclipse G500A delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in airflow.

Does Fractal Torrent or Phanteks Eclipse G500A last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is the better value, Fractal Torrent or Phanteks Eclipse G500A? +

Phanteks Eclipse G500A — more score per dollar ($129 vs $199). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.