Above the PSU area are a total of nine PCI expansion slot covers. Each are powder coated white which contrasts brilliantly against the darker colouration and feature ventilation for better airflow along with thumbscrews. With so many slots available there is plenty of support for high-end multi-GPU configurations.
Multi-GPU support is an understatement
XL R2 features a Silent Series R2 140mm rear exhaust fan, the top of the case has no included cooling fans but does have the option for mounting dual 120/140mm cooling fans. ModuVent material covers the top section of the case. There is also support for water-cooling which we will explore later in the clearance section of the review.
140mm rear exhaust fan and more cooling options at the top
Over on the other side of the case are four 5.25” drive bays – all of which have no tool-free mechanisms for installation. In a rather archaic fashion, standard screws will have to be attached with a screwdriver.
Optical drivers require standard screws for installation
Lastly the HDD storage has a variety of options to offer plenty of flexibility. There are two cages each able to harbour four devices each. The upper cage can be turned at 90 degrees or completely removed. Additionally, both cages can be removed for inclusion of radiators at the bottom or front of the chassis (more on this later in the review). With the upper cage removed the front Silent Series R2 140mm intake fan has a clean route for bringing in cool air for the system.
Storage options are very flexible
