Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 2 |
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Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 2 |
Fractal Design Define R5 - Mid Tower Computer Case - ATX - Optimized for High Airflow and Silent - 2X Fractal Design Dynamic GP-14 140mm Silent Fans Included - Water-Cooling Ready - Black
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Brand | Fractal Design |
Motherboard Compatability | ATX |
Case Type | Mid Tower |
Recommended Uses For Product | Gaming |
Color | Black |
Material | Aluminum |
Cooling Method | Air |
Model Name | Fractal Design Define R5 Black |
Fan Size | 140 Millimeters |
Item Weight | 10700 Grams |
About this item
- Optimally Designed For Silent Computing With High Density Noise-Reducing Material Throughout The Case For Maximum Sound Absorption, While Not Compromising On Airflow And Cooling Capabilities.
- Extensive Water Cooling Support For A Case Of This Size; Housing Radiators Up To 420Mm In The Top And 360Mm In The Front.
- Equipped With New Tool-Less Moduvent Fan Slot Covers Allowing The User To Install More Fans If Desired Or Keep Fan Slots Covered To Maximize Sound Absorption.
- Including Two Fractal Design Dynamic Gp14 140Mm Fans Developed For Superlative Airflow While Still Maintaining Low Noise Levels.
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Easy to remove | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.6 |
Noise level | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
Quality of material | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.7 |
Easy to assemble | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | — | 4.5 |
Style | 4.6 | 5.0 | 5.0 | — | 4.4 | — |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Autocare Depot | Amazon.com | Antec Prime | Amazon.com |
case type | mid tower | mid tower | mid tower | mid tower | mid tower | mid tower |
motherboard form factor | ATX | ATX | ATX | — | ATX, M-ATX, ITX | ATX |
material | Aluminum | Metal | Metal | Tempered Glass | Polycarbonate (PC) | Alloy Steel |
cooling method | Air | Air | Air | Air | Air | Air |
number of usb ports | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 |
fan count | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
From the manufacturer
Fractal Design Define R5 - Mid Tower Computer Case
The R5 is packed with intelligently designed enthusiast-oriented features delivering a silent case with powerful and expansive air and liquid cooling support
- Optimally designed for silent computing with high density sound-dampening material
- Extensive water cooling support for a case of this size
- Equipped with tool-less ModuVent fan slot covers
Key features
- Optimally designed for silent computing with high density sound-dampening material throughout the case, while not compromising on airflow and cooling capabilities
- Extensive water cooling support for its size; housing radiators up to 420 mm in the top and 360 mm in the front
- Equipped with new tool-less ModuVent fan slot covers allowing the user to install more fans if desired or keep fan slots covered to maximize sound absorption
- Including two Fractal Design Dynamic GP-14 140 mm fans developed for superlative airflow while still maintaining low noise levels
- Three-speed fan controller is strategically integrated in the front panel and supports up to three fans
Storage features
- Two dedicated SSD mounts cleanly placed behind the motherboard tray, featuring innovative new brackets for tool-free installation and removal
- The HDD cage system holds up to eight 3.5” or 2.5” drives and is more adaptable than ever, allowing the user to modify the case layout according to personal preference with more places to relocate the cages
- The ODD cage can easily be removed to gain additional interior space; the area can be freed up to allow for increased airflow, to provide a new place for HDD cage mounting or to make more room for water cooling components.
- Sturdy metal HDD trays provide excellent dampening features for the hard drives while providing better airflow through the cage with an updated, more open design
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Technical Details
Brand | Fractal Design |
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Series | Fractal Design Define R5 Black |
Item model number | FDCADEFR5BK |
Operating System | Microsoft |
Item Weight | 23.6 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 20.51 x 9.13 x 17.76 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 20.51 x 9.13 x 17.76 inches |
Color | Black |
Computer Memory Type | PC1066 |
Audio-out Ports (#) | 1 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Department | Default Category |
Manufacturer | Fractal Design |
Language | English, English, English |
ASIN | B00Q2Z11QE |
Country of Origin | China |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 25, 2014 |
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4.8 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #64 in Computer Cases |
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The Fractal Design Define R5 is the next evolution in the widely popular Define Series. Packed with intelligently designed enthusiast-oriented features delivering a silent case with powerful and expansive air and liquid cooling support, presented in a stunning Scandinavian inspired construction. The Define R5 case reaches the highest level of silent computing through strategically placed dense sound-absorbing material, ModuVent fan vent covers and finely tuned Dynamic Series fans. The Define R5 was designed with configurability in mind, accommodating up to 8 hard drives and all modern graphics card. Should you wish to expand your system with water cooling components or more fans the layout can easily be configured to meet your demand.
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Customers like the quality, noise, space and ease of construction of the system cabinet. For example, they mention it's well machined, has great acoustic dampening, and has plenty of room to expand. Some appreciate the excellent cable management options and the beautiful clear instructions.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the system cabinet. For example, they mention it's well-machined, has great materials, and is well-thought-out. Some say that the screws are also of high quality. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...It's all perfectly thought out, from the internal layout, the flexibility to change the layout around, the aesthetics even on the inside of the case..." Read more
"...what I was buying with the end goal of building something powerful and stable. This case is well worth the value...." Read more
"...The material quality seems excellent. It comes with plenty of hardware for assembling. There is plenty of room on the inside for building...." Read more
"...excellent air flow with the two included case fans and FD's solid design. Best of all, this case is for those who want noise reduction...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the noise level of the system cabinet. They mention that it has great acoustic dampening, sound dampeners on the walls, and fantastic soundproofing. They also appreciate the excellent cable management and the fact that there is no obnoxious buzzing or grinding.
"...+++ The soundproofing is fantastic. As I sit here writing this review, I can't hear a single sound from this computer, unlike my old case...." Read more
"...No obnoxious buzzing or grinding.I would recommend this case to anyone...." Read more
"...Noise dampening on panels means it is quiet. 7) Comes with quiet 140 mm fans; both mounted on the front for intake...." Read more
"...Not only is this case quiet and has a decent cable management built in, but the configuration is really well done...." Read more
Customers like the space of the system cabinet. They mention it's very spacious, good for holding many hard drives, and has tons of room for SLI, water cooling, and fans. The case is wide, allowing for a deeper than normal space behind the motherboard for cables. Overall, customers are satisfied with the efficient use of space and the ability to add many drives.
"...Very spacious; easy to work with components without skinning my knuckles...." Read more
"...It comes with plenty of hardware for assembling. There is plenty of room on the inside for building. And plenty of places to tie off your wires...." Read more
"...don't care about RGB bling but need a solid PC case with the ability to add many drives, AIO's, case fans and large devices like 3-fan GPU's and..." Read more
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Customers find the construction of the system cabinet to be extremely easy. They mention that the instructions are beautifully clear, and the case is easy to work in. They also say that the case has a well-built, sturdy design that is easy recommend for most builds. Customers also appreciate the easy cable management and say that it comes apart easily and goes back together easily.
"...Second thing I noticed was that the instructions were beautifully clear, in perfect English with good illustrations, making it much easier to go..." Read more
"...Removing the door, sides, everything was simple. No struggles at all.I can't comment much on how quiet it is compared to other cases...." Read more
"...Very spacious; easy to work with components without skinning my knuckles...." Read more
"...The fans are really my only issue with this case. The stock fans are easy to install and the case is well machined to fit the bolts, but the fans..." Read more
Customers like the cable management of the system cabinet. They say it has excellent options for cable routing, and built-in organization. They also appreciate the ample openings for cable management, and easy cable placement. Overall, customers are satisfied with the cable organization and design of the case.
"...It's all perfectly thought out, from the internal layout, the flexibility to change the layout around, the aesthetics even on the inside of the case..." Read more
"...cables through the grommets was simple, and there's enough room to manage the cables effectively...." Read more
"...Excellent wiring solutions; rubber grommets, velcro cable management, and space behind the motherboard allowed for a clean build...." Read more
"...This R5 handles all of that well and has great cable management features. The trend going today is open mesh fronts, with lots of RGB bling...." Read more
Customers like the connectivity of the system cabinet. They mention that it has room for additional fans, and plenty of optional fan mounts. The cabinet has customizable airflow with fan slots, and allows every conceivable fan or radiator placement combination. Customers also say that it comes with some fans, but they added two more on, keeping the interior relatively cool.
"...My only cons are this..The case comes with a switch to run your fans...." Read more
"...Also the hole size on the filter seems perfect whereas it lets enough airflow through while being small enough to catch debris...." Read more
"...Even then, the R5 gives you plenty of optional fan mounts if you want to improve cooling at the expense of silence...." Read more
"...Plenty of fan mounts - two in front, one in back, 0-3 on top (remove plates to mount fans) and even one on the size.* Fit and finish is good...." Read more
Customers like the cooling of the system cabinet. They say the thermals are quite good, it keeps everything cool inside, and the temperature is always safe inside. The design is solid and water cooling ready, and it protects components away from heat. Overall, customers are satisfied with the cooling performance of the product.
"...flow is great - with just the two included 140mm fans, the board and CPU are staying cool despite moderate overclocking, but you could mount..." Read more
"...when the weather starts to heat up, other than that the case cools very well on its own. I also installed my SSD on the back of the side...." Read more
"...; it is designed to first and foremost to be quiet, but the thermals are quite good even so...." Read more
"...Temps are beautiful. GPU temp is usually around 60*C while playing a game. CPU temp is about 30*C at idle and 65*C while gaming...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the system cabinet. Some mention that everything fits very well, has plenty of room for fans/coolers, and fits their 1000W power supply effortlessly. However, others say that the back SSD trays are too small and the space behind the motherboard is way too small to accommodate the cabling necessary for a build.
"...The 280mm cooler will not fit on top without discarding one of the two fans (the one closest to the rear of the case)...." Read more
"...they have lightweight metal snap-in "sled" mounts to make it easy to fit them in place, with rubber grommets to absorb drive vibration; besides those..." Read more
"...There is inadequate room to position any HDD in the top slot as it would bump into the mobo...." Read more
"This case worked great for my first build. It fit everything with no issue...." Read more
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When I got the Define R5 case, the first thing I realized is that it's the same case as my new computer at work; a bunch of our work machines were replaced with upgraded computers at the beginning of 2020, and I've been very happy with it there, so that was promising. Second thing I noticed was that the instructions were beautifully clear, in perfect English with good illustrations, making it much easier to go through setting up. (+ other languages, of course.) The third thing was, well, everything about this case.
This is what people talk about when they say "Scandinavian design" - the focus on both function and aesthetics, with conscientious attention to even small details. It's all perfectly thought out, from the internal layout, the flexibility to change the layout around, the aesthetics even on the inside of the case, soundproofing, to cable routing and the careful selection of mounting screws and hardware - everything is incredibly thoughtfully planned.
A few highlights:
+++ Easy to work in - I've been building my own PCs since the late '80s (yes, really) and this is by far the easiest I've ever worked with in terms of how things go together.
+++ The soundproofing is fantastic. As I sit here writing this review, I can't hear a single sound from this computer, unlike my old case. The case fans are completely silent, and the dampening on the panels cuts out any noise from the power supply.
+++ Air flow is great - with just the two included 140mm fans, the board and CPU are staying cool despite moderate overclocking, but you could mount additional fans up to 6 more places if you thought you needed them. (3 top, 1 front, 1 bottom, 1 side panel.)
++ Good drive mounting - you could fit an absurd number of hard drives in here, and they have lightweight metal snap-in "sled" mounts to make it easy to fit them in place, with rubber grommets to absorb drive vibration; besides those, there are two special mounts for 2.5" SSDs on the back of the motherboard tray.
++ 2 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0 slots, plus audio jacks on front top of the case where they're easy to reach, and a nice-looking power switch.
++ Every mounting screw or component you will need, all good quality and black finished, with thumb screws wherever appropriate. There are rubber vibration-absorbing grommets for the hard-drive mounts, black cable zip-ties, and even a little plastic socket to slip over the hexagonal mobo mounting posts to make it easy to tighten them properly.
+ Cable routing options - several cut-outs with rubber diaphragms to let you route cables around the backside (right) of the case to keep them out of sight, velcro ties to pull them together; well-designed/routed cables to the front-panel switches, audio, LEDs, and case fan(s).
+ Alternative layouts - the instruction booklet shows you a number of ways you can change things around internally. Want the power supply on top instead of on the bottom? Want to mount a water-cooling system? Want to take out some of the drive cages, or reorient them? Want 3 more intake fans? There are a bunch of ways to do it.
+++ Looks extremely classy, especially if you're into minimalist black monoliths, as I am. Blame the movie '2001'
I can't think of many negatives, but for the sake of completeness:
- The fan mount positions, especially the second front fan, really call for 140mm fans. I was going to stick a spare 120mm there but couldn't see how best to attach it. It's fine, as it's ended up not really needing it for airflow. I may buy another 140mm to add in later.
- If you just have to have a 3.5" floppy drive or tape drive for old time's sake, you'll have to fit it into one of the two 5" optical drive slots. Sorry.
There are many things I love about this case, but I will try to mention the most important points that make this case worth the price tag.
First of all there is plenty of room for ventilation and expanding your cooling system. I am not concerned with water cooling, but I admired their approach to maximizing air flow. Namely, the vents underneath the case with the removable dust filter. My apartment is 95% carpeted, so dust is always an issue. The fact that I can mount the power supply unit with the fan down makes me happy. The front fan has plenty of air intake even with the door closed. There are 3 tops you can remove from the top of the case for installing a water cooling system, or more fans should you choose to. I removed the one farthest from the back to allow hot air to escape at the top or be pulled out the back via exhaust. The case breathes well on it's own.
Next, I love the room for cable management. Pulling the cables through the grommets was simple, and there's enough room to manage the cables effectively. They include some plastic ties and velcro straps to keep the cables together. There is also a fan controller on the front of the case that can connect 3 mounted fans (I connected the pre installed case fans), which is powered by a SATA cable. I may get a third fan to install on the upper back of the case when the weather starts to heat up, other than that the case cools very well on its own. I also installed my SSD on the back of the side. It doesn't provide any real benefit, but it's a cool feature to have and gives me more room for more storage devices.
Finally, I like how easy it is to get to all the components. Removing the door, sides, everything was simple. No struggles at all.
I can't comment much on how quiet it is compared to other cases. I assume it performs well, although sometimes I will hear my 7200 RPM HDD start up when I want to access it. No obnoxious buzzing or grinding.
I would recommend this case to anyone. I know there are cases out there for $50, but putting in the extra money will help in the long run.
Pros: 1) Very spacious; easy to work with components without skinning my knuckles. 2) Heavy in a good way; quality metal build; 3) Many configuration options; took the large hard drive cage out because I don't have eight hard drives. 4) Good air flow; front and bottom mesh allows intake and dust protection. 5) Excellent wiring solutions; rubber grommets, velcro cable management, and space behind the motherboard allowed for a clean build. 6) Noise dampening on panels means it is quiet. 7) Comes with quiet 140 mm fans; both mounted on the front for intake.
Cons: 1) Metal drive trays feel cheap; only thing that is lower quality than my old Sonata. 2) Plastic front door panel feels kind of cheap even though it looks good. 3) Annoyingly bright blue combo power/HDD LED; keep mine covered. 4) Fans are 3-pin rather than 4, so no PWM.
With so many pros and so few minor cons, this case earns five stars.
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Die Materialqualität des Gehäuses ist erstklassig. Es besteht aus robustem Stahl und hochwertigem Kunststoff, was zu einer soliden Konstruktion führt. Die Verarbeitung ist exzellent, und das Gehäuse bietet eine lange Lebensdauer, was es zu einer hervorragenden Investition macht.
Die Kühlungsmöglichkeiten dieses Gehäuses sind beeindruckend. Es bietet Platz für zahlreiche Lüfter und Radiatoren, um eine optimale Kühlung der Komponenten zu gewährleisten. Das Gehäuse ist auch mit schalldämmendem Material ausgestattet, um den Geräuschpegel zu reduzieren und einen leisen Betrieb zu ermöglichen.
Ein weiteres herausragendes Merkmal des Fractal Design R5 ist das ausgezeichnete Kabelmanagement. Es bietet großzügige Aussparungen und Kabeldurchführungen, um die Kabel ordentlich zu verlegen. Dies erleichtert nicht nur den Zusammenbau des PCs, sondern trägt auch zur besseren Luftzirkulation im Inneren bei.
Alles in allem kann ich das Fractal Design FD-CA-DEF-R5-BK Gehäuse nur wärmstens empfehlen. Mit seiner hervorragenden Qualität, dem durchdachten Design und den beeindruckenden Funktionen bietet es alles, was man von einem erstklassigen PC-Gehäuse erwartet.
8 Motherboard standoff screws are included (ATX has 9 holes), because the MoBo positioning pin occupies the middle hole.
I have one small issue. The case comes with 2 fans with only 2 pins, which means it has no speed control. All my other fans have 4 pins and daisy chain connectors, so I can vary RPM per group or single fan. My PC is always powered up, but it seems like it's OFF. It makes no sound whatsoever. Best case ever!
Workspace inside the case is great and even better if you remove the hard drive trays. I had no troubles building in it.
The dust screens on the front and bottom are simple to remove for easy cleaning.
脚が丸く、HDD収納部を一部のみ取り外せる機種としてR5を選びました。
550Dに比べ重く側板が厚く、扉を支えるヒンジは金属(否プラ棒)、HDDケージ配置の自由度は高めに見えます。
底面防塵フィルタは手前に引く構造、正面フィルタもマグネットではなく引き出し式ですが、天面にファンを取り付けた場合フィルタに相当するものはありません。
IOパネル部が安いビデオデッキ風塗装だった550Dと違い、本機の操作部には一定の質感があります。
一方正面の吸気部については、とりあえず開口面積を確保しただけ?のような印象が強く、550Dよりフロントファンの音が漏れている気はします。
本機デフォルトの静音性は、側面/天面の静音化カバーと、低回転動作な標準ファンの二点で賄われている印象を受けました。
高冷却化を考えるなら、吸気側ファンのsoundProfileには気を遣ったほうがよさそうです。
-Spazio illimitato. Davvero, 8 allocazioni 5.2" che possono essere riposizionate a piacere su qualsiasi lato del case. Aiuta molto l'airflow (quando, chiaramente, vengono rimossi degli slot. Pochi useranno tutte e 8 le allocazioni). Qualsiasi watercooling system o dissipatore modello radiatore dello scooter come dimensioni entreranno perfettamente. Cable management semplicissimo. Gli strap inclusi aiutano molto e con qualche fascetta il case risulterà pulito e con un ottimo passaggio d'aria.
-Definito nei minimi particolari; esteticamente superbo, ogni dettaglio ha il suo perché ed è ben fatto. Il case giunge con una quantità illimitata di viti e gommini antivibrazione. Sognatevi di usare altre viti al di fuori delle sue (tranne che per l'alimentatore, chiaramente). Per dirvi, ha anche i gommini ai quattro lati dell'alimentatore, di qualsiasi grandezza esso sia.
-Pratico. Filtri ovunque ed accessibili, foam che copre le pareti e che trattiene modestamente bene il rumore. Con le due ventole integrate, un noctua ed una strix con la tecnologia 0db vi dimenticherete che è acceso. Anche lo spazio per i due driver ottici è praticissimo e l'assenza, personalmente, sarebbe stato un dealbreaker. Applausoni.
-Ottime le porte, comodo lo sportello frontale in plastica effetto alluminio satinato apribile da ambo i lati. 2 usb 2.0 e 2 usb 3.0, jack audio e mic, accensione e reset. Semplici da collegare, posti sulla parte superiore del case, a portata di mano e perfettamente funzionanti.
In conclusione, non potevo chiedere di meglio. Vale ogni euro speso, perché questo è un case che ci terrete a tenere pulito e conseguentemente vi durerà per una buona decade, data anche l'ottima fattura. Ho cercato di risparmiare sul mio setup ma questo non poteva mancare, chapeau.