Brought this case last week after reading reviews and looking on youtube, finally got round to building it. Case quality is good feels sturdy, I have a 240mm Rad attached to the roof and cant fit the 2 out of the 3 roof covers back on due to the screws being in the same spot as where the covers...

Every 5 years I configure and then outsource the build of a new PC for my office work. I always plan on high speck components so they will give me the longevity. It's a bit expensive at the front end, by pays off in year 4 and 5.

I think Fractal Design have really outdone themselves this time. They've managed to create one of the best made chassis' on the market, that supports an incredible amount of ultra high-end hardware and they've managed to do it with a perfectly understated design.

Extensive air and water cooling support; Fully removable hard drive bays; Fully removable 5.25″ drive bay; 2 x 2.5″ mounts behind motherboard; Vast amounts of cable routing space; Extremely durable build quality; Sound dampening material pre-installed; Washable and easily accessible dust filters,...

The R5 Fractal Design Define is already the fifth revision of the mid-tower on the market. This naturally raises the question of whether the new model really offers relevant innovations or whether it only provides cosmetic changes.

effective silencing measures, but at the same time a wide range of cooling options, very quiet, independent of the control stage of the fan control, all drive cages are modular, even better for water cooling, dust filters can be cleaned quickly, cable management; well stocked and well accessible I/O...

ex-factory cooling system tuned for quiet operation; decreasing cooling performance

When I was younger, I eagerly awaited sport sedan comparison test issue, to see whether any competitor had accomplished the rare feat of dethroning BMW's seemingly unbeatable 3-series.

Over the years, I have seen many different cases and manufacturer's designs getting a new look, but keeping the same great features that the previous model offered. While this is definitely a plus, I wasn't sure how I would feel about the Fractal Design Define R5.

Two years after the introduction of its hugely popular Define R4, Fractal Design is ready to unveil an eagerly anticipated successor, the Define R5. The latest addition to the Define Series is headed to retail stores this December priced at ￡83 (or ￡90 for a windowed version), and if its...

Decent performance; Keeps noise levels in check; Integrated fan controller; Quick-release side panel; Front now opens either way; Highly flexible storage stack; Dedicated SSD trays; Many rad-mount opportunities; Noise-dampened throughout; Very easy to build into; Velcro straps aid cabling

Top ModuVents are fragile; Exterior might be too subtle; Storage bays aren't tool free; Not as affordable as Define R4

Would you believe that the original Define case which we could refer to as the R1 was released back in 2009. In the years since there has been a steady progression of designs and ideas as the the range Evolved.

Unspeakably tired of coming in the nonstop mode of countless (and, unfortunately, more often "faceless") tablets, phones, smart watches and other gadgets censorship, which now produce almost all and sundry.

Fractal Design is no stranger to the case market – it's been in a well-deserved spot in the top-tier of case manufacturers. The company is well-known for its minimalistic aesthetics, versatility, quality, and above all, silence.

Simple; elegant styling; Silent operation; Great details – side panel latches; removable storage sections; SSD trays; Easy cable management; Competitive pricing

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