Fractal’s Terra chassis is an amazing mini-ITX case that captivated us so much that we couldn’t resist crafting an entire system around it. Allow us to introduce you to the Terreno!

The Terreno Breeze, available in graphite, silver or jade.

The Terreno PC is a revolutionary small form factor system, expertly crafted to enhance your computing experience, all made possible by Fractal’s Terra chassis. Drawing inspiration from the sleek homes of modern gamers, the chassis showcases exquisite design elements such as robust anodised aluminium panels, precision CNC-machined accents, and responsibly sourced, FSC-certified solid walnut. One of its standout features is its compact dimensions, measuring a mere 218 x 153 x 343 mm. Despite its small size, it can effortlessly accommodate high-end components.

Internals

Inside the Terreno, you’ll find an integrated PCIe 4.0 riser cable, creating ample room for a powerful graphics card like the RTX 4070. Thanks to the low profile nature of Noctua’s NH-L12S CPU cooler, the system can effortlessly house Intel’s flagship i9-14900K processor. Additionally, with the latest Z790 motherboard, you can enjoy cutting-edge features such as DDR5 support, two lightning-fast PCIe 4.0 M.2 ports, and built-in Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth connectivity.

Left internal view

Rear view

Right internal view

Cooling

The Terreno PC stands out as an exceptionally versatile machine, suitable for a wide range of purposes, including office work, professional workstation tasks, multimedia entertainment, and even demanding gaming sessions. This flexibility is made possible by its ability to accommodate high-end components. However, like any other high-performance PC, it’s essential to manage the heat generated by these components effectively. During extended, resource-intensive tasks, the processor, particularly the Core i9 14900K, can produce a substantial amount of heat that approaches the CPU cooler’s maximum capabilities. If you anticipate consistently running the processor under high loads, we recommend opting for a non-K suffix processor, as these generate less heat and are easier to cool.

Intel Alder Lake 14th Gen Processor

The 14th Gen Intel processors offer an improvement over previous generations, thanks to the improved Performance-cores (P-cores) and/or Efficient-cores (E-cores). The processors P-cores are optimised for single and lightly-threaded performance, while its E-cores, are optimised for scaling highly-threaded workloads. That means gamers, creators, and professionals can harness both intelligence and power to enhance the experiences that matter the most. All processors on the list feature P-cores, but not all offer E-cores.

To give you an idea of much of an improvement the 14th gen is over the 13th Gen processors, take a look at the table below that shows some PassMark CPU Benchmarks, the higher the number the better the performance the processors offers.

The figures above are as of Feb 2024. They do change over time.

Terreno Breeze, banana for scale

Storage considerations

When specifying your new PC’s storage options using our system configurator below, you will be offered a choice of drives which vary by price and capacity. There are two primary types of storage. A conventional hard disk drive (HDD) offers huge storage capacity for a low price, but it won’t be especially fast and it will generate a certain amount of running noise since it contains a constantly-rotating spindle. A solid state (SSD) or a M2 drive on the other hand, offer tremendous speed and absolutely silent operation, but they cost more than an HDD for any given capacity.

So if you need a lot of storage space (for videos or large quantities of digital photos for example), then we would recommend an HDD. On the other hand, if you prefer silence and speed (especially boot-up speed), then an SSD or M2 drive would be a better choice. Of course you can have more than one drive, so you could have the best of both worlds by choosing one of each! We recommend that customers chose an SSD or M2 drive as a boot drive that contains the operating system and important programs and a conventional HDD to store other data, but remember that if you intend to have a totally silent PC you might want to forgo the HDDs all together as they will make some noise due to their moving parts.

Clean Build™ Promise

These days, many pre-built PCs often rely on cash incentives from software companies to support their prices. These companies pay hardware manufacturers to pre-install limited or trial versions of their software, hoping that customers will eventually opt to upgrade to the full version. Unfortunately, this approach has a downside: it fills the new PC with unnecessary “junkware,” leading to an inflated operating system and performance issues.

At Quiet PC, we firmly believe that customers deserve the utmost performance from their brand new PCs. That’s why we proudly offer our Clean Build™ promise with every system we build. When you choose one of our PCs, we install only the essentials: the operating system (if requested), motherboard drivers, OS updates and Windows Security. Say goodbye to annoying pop-ups and nag screens. With our clean build promise you can immediately start using your new PC without the hassle of uninstalling numerous unwanted programs. Experience lightning-fast boot times and enjoy optimal performance for months and years to come.

Free hardware support and fully inclusive warranty

We offer free hardware technical support for as long as you own the machine. This support covers any hardware query or problem, including advice on maintenance and upgrades. We regret we can’t offer software support or training so we would recommend contacting the software vendor in this instance.

Our hardware warranty runs for at least two years and is “collect and return” meaning that you don’t need to worry about getting the machine back to us - we will instruct our courier to collect it from you on a day of your choosing, then after we have checked and repaired it we will send it back to you by express courier at our expense. In addition, unlike many other PC suppliers, we have an “open-case” policy which means you are free to open the machine and perform your own minor modifications or upgrades without worrying that your warranty might be affected.