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Fractal Design Ridge

Mini-ITX · White · USB-C

Quality
55
Quality / price
30
Max GPU
335 mm
Amazon
$164
Fractal Design Ridge
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$164
Not currently available Updated Aug 16, 2026
Overall quality55.0
Quality / price30.1
Cooling support7
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Written analysis

Fractal Design Ridge at a glance

The Fractal Design Ridge is a Mini-Tower chassis with a mesh side panel profile. Supported boards: Mini-ITX. Primary materials are listed as steel, plastic, and cloth/aluminium front.

Overall quality is 55.0, summing compatibility, cooling, storage, build quality, and connectivity. Max GPU length is 335 mm. Max CPU cooler height is 70 mm. Largest radiator support is listed at 280 mm.

Best fit: Airflow-focused builds where intake mesh and thermals matter more than a solid or glass aesthetic.

Cooling and front I/O

Front ports: 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C 2x USB 3.0 1x Audio Combo Jack. USB-C is present on the front I/O. Dust filters: Yes.

Current value

At $164, quality / price is 30.1. Compare nearby cases of the same form factor below; clearance and panel type can outweigh a small quality gap.

Chassis data

Full specifications

Construction, clearances, cooling, storage, front I/O, and quality metrics in one technical sheet.

General

Manufacturer
Fractal Design
Case
Fractal Design Ridge
Form factor
Mini-Tower
Side panel
Mesh
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$164
Amazon availability
Not currently available
Price updated
Aug 16, 2026

Construction

Material
steel, plastic, and cloth/aluminium front
Color
White
Side panel detail
mesh
Dimensions
355 x 375 x 94.6 mm
Weight
4.30 kg
PSU shroud
No
RGB lighting
No

Quality & value

Overall quality
55.0
Compatibility
10
Cooling support
7
Storage score
6
Build quality
17
Connectivity
15
Quality / price
30.1

Compatibility / clearances

Motherboard sizes
Mini-ITX
Max GPU length
335 mm
Max cooler height
70 mm
Max PSU length
—
PSU form factor
SFX
PSU included
No

Cooling

Max radiator
280 mm
Fan support
Front Fans: N/A Rear Fans: N/A Top Fans: 3x 80 mm (optional) Bottom Fans: N/A
Radiator support
Front Radiator: N/A Rear Radiator: N/A Top Radiator: N/A Bottom Radiator: N/A Side Radiator: 280 mm (without GPU), 120 mm (with 175 mm GPU)
Pre-installed fans
Not specified
Dust filters
Yes

Storage & I/O

Drive bays
4x Internal 2.5"
Expansion slots
—
Front ports
1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C 2x USB 3.0 1x Audio Combo Jack
USB-C
Listed

Additional information

Also listed as
Ridge
Additional info
CPU Cooler: 70 mm GPU: 335 mm length, 82 mm thickness (325 mm length with SSD installed, 57 mm thickness with fans installed) PSU: SFX/SFX-L

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Amazon listing details

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An uncluttered, small form factor case designed to integrate seamlessly into your living space and daily rituals. An evolution of the slimline format, Ridge was developed in collaboration with gaming and entertainment enthusiasts to subtly improve their homes and enhance the small form factor PC experience.

Engineered to maximize its capability while minimizing its footprint

All panels are removable, enabling maximum accessibility

PCIe 4.0 riser card included

Supports GPUs up to a length of 335 mm

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