The Fractal Design Torrent wins in 5 out of 8 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Included Fans (67% better).
Eclipse P500A wins in 3 specs (MSRP: 32% better).
Recommendation
Choose Torrent if you want the best overall performance — especially included fans.
Choose Eclipse P500A if msrp matters more to you.
| Spec | Fractal DesignTorrent | PhanteksEclipse P500A |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Type | ATX Mid Tower | ATX Mid Tower |
| Side Panel | Tempered Glass | Tempered Glass |
| Weight | 13 | 10.3 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Max GPU Length | 461 mm+6% | 435 mm |
| Max Cooler Height | 188 mm | 190 mm+1% |
| Max PSU Length | 245 mm+11% | 220 mm |
| Max Radiator | 360 mm | 420 mm+17% |
| Motherboard Support | ATX, EATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX | ATX, EATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX |
| Cooling | ||
| Included Fans | 5+67% | 3 |
| Storage | ||
| 2.5" Bays | 4+33% | 3 |
| 3.5" Bays | 3+50% | 2 |
| I/O | ||
| Front I/O | 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A 3.0, Audio | 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A 3.0, Audio |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $190 | $130−32% |
| Release Date | Oct 2021 | Jul 2020 |
