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Black full-tower steel case with mesh front panel and three 140mm front fans installed

Fractal Design

Fractal Design Epoch XL FD-C-EPO1X-01 PC case

SKU CH-YD05-D7T71 MPN FD-C-EPO1X-01

Full-tower ATX chassis with mesh front and top panels, three pre-installed 140 mm fans, and room for 425 mm GPUs plus 360 mm radiators

  • Max graphics card length425 mm
  • Housing materialSteel
  • Power supplyATX
  • Power supply mountingBottom
  • Supported motherboard sizesATX / mATX / Mini-ITX
  • Side panel typeWithout Side Window
  • Three Momentum 14 RGB fans pre-installed for immediate airflow
  • Mesh front and top panels enable natural air intake
  • Fits graphics cards up to 425 mm with front fans in place
  • Supports 360 mm radiators at front and top for liquid cooling
  • USB Type-C 20Gbps plus two USB Type-A 5Gbps on front panel

Full-tower ATX case for high-airflow builds

The Fractal Design Epoch XL is a steel ATX full-tower case that supports ATX, mATX and Mini-ITX motherboards, including reverse-connector layouts. A ventilated mesh front panel and perforated top panel create a direct airflow path for components. Three 140 mm Momentum fans with LCP blades come pre-installed at the front, and the chassis provides seven expansion slots for full-length graphics cards up to 425 mm.

Thermals and acoustics with included fans

The three front Momentum 14 fans move air through the mesh intake while the open top vents exhaust heat naturally. Radiator support extends to 360 mm at the front and top, and a 120 mm rear mount is available, allowing liquid-cooling loops without removing the stock fans. CPU coolers up to 176 mm tall clear the side panel, and the bottom-mounted ATX power-supply chamber isolates PSU heat from the main compartment.

Bundled fans and cable routing aids

The included Momentum 14 fans feature LCP blades and RGB lighting, delivering high static pressure straight from the box. Cable grommets and Velcro straps run along the motherboard tray to keep power and data leads tidy. Drive capacity covers two 3.5-inch bays and two 2.5-inch bays, while the front I/O panel supplies one USB Type-C 20 Gbps port, two USB Type-A 5 Gbps ports and a combined audio/mic jack.

How it compares

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Price $103.99
Typical for this category: the median of 1,468 items is $100.99.
Max graphics card length 425 mm
Higher than about 81% of the 894 comparable items (median 400 mm).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameFractal Design
Product lineEpoch XL
Model nameFD-C-EPO1X-01
Product typeATX Full Tower
Product colorBlack
Storage
3.5-inch internal bays2
2.5-inch internal bays2
Ports & slots
Expansion card slots7
Front panel ports1 x USB Type-C 20 Gbit/s, 2 x USB Type-A 5 Gbit/s, Audio & Mic
Power
Power supply includedNo
Power supplyATX
Size & build
Max graphics card length425 mm
Housing materialSteel
Power supply mountingBottom
Side panel typeWithout Side Window
Fan mounting optionsTotal fan mounts: 7x 120 mm or 5x 140 mm
Front: 3 × 120/140 mm (3x Momentum 14 RGB included)
Top: 3 × 120, 2 × 140 or 2 × 180 mm
Rear: 1x 120 mm
Product dimensions503 × 240 × 509 mm
490 × 240 × 490 mm w/o feet/protrusions/screws
Product weight9.36kg
Shipping weight11.09 kg
Package size605 × 597 × 353 mm
Compatibility
Supported motherboard sizesATX / mATX / Mini-ITX
Radiator supportFront: Up to 280/360 mm
Top: Up to 280/360 mm
Rear: 1 × 120 mm
CPU cooler height limit176 mm
PSU length limit1 HDD Tray: 290 mm max
2 HDD Tray: 175 mm max
More details
LED lightingNo
Included fansFront - 3 × 140 mm

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Questions about this item

How do I install the three Momentum 14 fans that come pre-mounted at the front, and what step do builders often miss?

The three 140 mm Momentum 14 fans are already fitted to the front panel. The step people skip is connecting each fan's PWM and RGB cables to the motherboard or a controller before closing the case, otherwise lighting and speed control will not work.

Which components will need replacement or maintenance down the line?

The three pre-installed 140 mm Momentum 14 fans are the only moving parts supplied. Over time their bearings may wear or dust may build up on the LCP blades, so plan to clean or replace those fans when airflow or noise changes.

What is the first limit I will hit when running a high-wattage GPU and CPU together for long periods?

With the front 360 mm radiator limit and only three 140 mm front fans installed, sustained heat from a 425 mm GPU and a 176 mm CPU cooler can saturate the available intake airflow, making front-mounted radiator capacity the first thermal bottleneck.

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