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#fractaldesign #Noctua #asuspcdiy - It's been around 7 months since the first time I built with the iconic Fractal Terra chassis. I've been itching to build a blackout version ever since for my studio... This time it's personal.

Timecodes, though I don't recommend skipping for visual narrative reasons!

00:00 - A Calming Intro
00:57 - Build Hardware
01:30 - Motherboard Assembly
04:01 - Terra Assembly
06:02 - Temps & Airflow Visual
06:35 - Cinematic & Desk Setup
08:40 - Coffee Thanks & Outtakes


The Fractal Design Terra chassis bridges the gap for small form enthusiasts and first time builders alike. The open nature of the case design simplifies assembly whilst offering great hardware support thanks to its adjustable backbone.

For this build I wanted to assemble a blackout gaming PC with modest performance to be used in the studio for light gaming and running creative applications such as Lightroom & Photoshop. It goes without saying that the RX 7900 XT & Ryzen 5 7600 combo gets the job done nicely, without the worry of excessive heat.

Speaking of heat, the additional bottom intake fan helps to push warm air away from the GPU when idle and under load. Further to this, it gives the chassis a little more airflow direction and whilst it's not particularly needed in the first place, it's welcomed for sure.

For my final thoughts on the Fractal Terra, check out the paragraph below the following links:

Main parts included in the build:
(USA Amazon)

Case - https://amzn.to/3SKP76P
GPU - RX 7900 XT
GPU Nvidia alternative - https://amzn.to/3Utoswx
CPU - https://amzn.to/3waJx4I
Motherboard - https://amzn.to/42w2KKj
RAM - https://amzn.to/486I6S6
NVME M.2 - https://amzn.to/49qtYEB
CPU Cooler - https://amzn.to/4brtGPk
CPU Cooler Fan - https://amzn.to/3SpAe8x
Intake Fan - https://amzn.to/3SpAe8x
Intake Fan Grill - https://amzn.to/42q01lw
Brown bumpers - https://amzn.to/48Ww4Mu
PSU - https://amzn.to/3HK5WIX
Monitor - https://amzn.to/49hk73C
Keyboard - https://amzn.to/49jNylK
Mouse - https://amzn.to/48Y9DGI
Noctua Screwdriver - https://amzn.to/3Sve5G3

Lights used to film this video:
Godox UL150ii - https://amzn.to/3kVOwka
Godox UL60 - https://amzn.to/3Ymetb2


Main parts included in the build:
(UK Amazon)

Case - https://amzn.to/3Ut7fTT
GPU - RX 7900 XT
GPU Nvidia Alternative - https://amzn.to/3OxpzaG
CPU - https://amzn.to/3SOWjPy
Motherboard - https://amzn.to/3SIErpl
RAM - https://amzn.to/3SKE5hL
NVME M.2 - https://amzn.to/4bmXvAK
CPU Cooler - https://amzn.to/3OAsBLp
CPU Cooler Fan - https://amzn.to/3unAgpA
Intake Fan - https://amzn.to/3unAgpA
Intake Fan Grill - Noctua NA-FG1
Brown bumpers - https://amzn.to/3Ox4k8X
PSU - https://amzn.to/48SjldL
Monitor - https://amzn.to/3ulpksq
Keyboard - https://amzn.to/3OvjBHu
Mouse - https://amzn.to/3udEKiC
Noctua Screwdriver - https://amzn.to/49donRU

Lights used to film this video:
Godox UL150ii - https://amzn.to/3wUWFIx
Godox UL60 - https://amzn.to/3xaH6N7

As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases.


To wrap this up, the Fractal Design Terra brings unique looks, solid performance and small footprint without compromising on hardware support. The build process was relaxing, intuitive and actually really good fun! I adore the wood touches as we've previously come to enjoy from the North chassis, which makes the Terra up there with one of my favourite chassis, even still in 2024!

Which Fractal Terra chassis version would you choose?

Watch my first build here, which covers more specs and overviews:
   • The Ultimate ITX Case?! | Fractal Des...  


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