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Fractal Design Define R5 - ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - High Airflow and Silent Optimized - Includes 2x Dynamix GP-14 140mm Silent Fans - Water-Cooling Ready - Black Review

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BrandFractal Design
ColorBlack
MaterialAluminum
Cooling MethodWater, Air
Fan Size140 Millimeters
Motherboard CompatabilityATX
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Description of Fractal Design Define R5 - ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - High Airflow and Silent Optimized - Includes 2x Dynamix GP-14 140mm Silent Fans - Water-Cooling Ready - Black

Product Overview: Fractal Design Define R5 - Mid Tower Computer Case

The Fractal Design Define R5 is a feature-packed mid tower computer case designed to optimize both high airflow and silent computing. It is built with meticulous attention to detail, incorporating high density noise-reducing material throughout the case to ensure maximum sound absorption. This enables a quiet computing experience without compromising on the cooling capabilities and airflow that are crucial for optimal performance.

Impressive Cooling Support and Water-Cooling Ready

One of the standout features of the Fractal Design Define R5 is its extensive water cooling support, which is exceptional for a case of this size. It offers ample space to house radiators up to 420mm in the top and 360mm in the front, allowing for efficient and effective water cooling setups. Whether you're a gaming enthusiast or a content creator, this case is ready to accommodate your high-performance cooling needs.

Enhanced Features for Convenient Installation and Modification

The Fractal Design Define R5 is designed with user convenience in mind. It features a newly configured front door with dual side mounting, providing flexibility to fit your workspace and allowing easy access to the components. Additionally, the case highlights two dedicated SSD mounts located behind the motherboard tray. These mounts utilize innovative brackets for tool-free installation and removal, making it effortless to upgrade or swap SSDs as needed.

The HDD cage system within the Define R5 is highly adaptable, capable of holding up to eight 3.5" or 2.5" drives. This system allows users to modify the case layout according to personal preferences, with multiple options to relocate the cages. The sturdy metal HDD trays not only provide excellent dampening features for the hard drives but also promote better airflow through the cage thanks to an updated and more open design.

Where Can the Fractal Design Define R5 Be Used?

1. High-performance gaming rigs2. Video editing and rendering workstations3. Graphic design and animation workstations4. Content creation setups5. Home media centers6. Professional audio production systems7. Home servers8. Creative professionals seeking a balance between performance and silence

The Fractal Design Define R5 offers an impressive blend of optimized airflow, silent computing, and extensive water cooling support. With its versatile features and adaptability, it caters to the needs of various computing enthusiasts and professionals alike.

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. Newly, configured front door with dual side mounting to better fir your work space. Highlighting 2 dedicated SSD mounts cleanly placed behind the motherboard tray that feature innovative new brackets delivering a 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. 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. The new and innovative Quick Release System on the left side of the case provides secure mounting of the left side panel, yet grants quick and easy access to the system.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

A very high-quality product, I take it not for the first time.

I wanted to build a powerful computer, and always silent. I put both standard fans on the intake, put the Noctua NF-P14S on the exhaust (connected it to the mother so that it could regulate its speed), left the standard fans spinning at full power (to create excess pressure). I put Noctua NH-D15 SE-AM4 on the processor, Vidyukha (Palit GeForce RTX 2060) set it to work at minimum speed up to 40 degrees (you can’t turn it off completely), and reach full power by 60 degrees. The PSU (Corsair…

Pros
  • Thick metal with sound insulation. Everything is thought out to the smallest detail. The wiring is hidden on the back side. Good and very quiet fans included. Easily removable dust nets. Completely closed, no windows, additional LEDs, etc.
Cons
  • There are no regular frame fasteners for 3 HDDs in the upper part of the case (I had to fix it with ties, it holds well, but not according to feng shui). Slots in the upper part of the front side, through which, bypassing the meshes, dust will be drawn in.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

The product did not disappoint, the quality pleases.

I am satisfied with the purchase. Its pros: * Strict, minimalist design without show-offs and light music. * Noise isolation of the walls, vibration-damping pads for disks, rubberized legs. * Dust filters that are really easy to remove and wash. There was already an experience of removing filters in other buildings. Here it is done very conveniently. * Plenty of space on the back for cable management. The presence of Velcro for fixing to the wall. * The building itself is very spacious. *…

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The best product, from those that I have viewed, I advise everyone!

Initially, I didn’t have the most powerful system and two regular fans were enough for me, though I still advise you to buy a third fan and put it in front. Over time, I upgraded and now I have 1080ti and 2700x, there are three fans for this, two for blowing in front and one for blowing out at the back. In this scenario, my video card warms up to 70 degrees with a fan speed of about 50-55 percent, it still becomes audible, not critical, but when you start to accelerate in pursuit of a quiet…

Pros
  • I've been using it for a few years now and have no complaints. It dampens all noise well, is quite spacious and it is convenient to assemble a system in it, which can then be upgraded without any problems. I really like its flexible layout and many build options for various tasks. During this time, there have been no significant changes in the market, for the sake of which it would make sense to change it, and, so far, it does not seem that such a thing is foreseen. The support of the guys deserves special respect, I really like this attitude towards customers, it is very captivating. They willingly answered my problems that arose at the beginning, in the end they even sent fasteners for the front door, which did not open very smoothly. As a result, I didn’t need fasteners when I figured out how to open the door normally, so this didn’t become a problem for me, since the filter doesn’t often have to be cleaned. In general, the entire front panel was sent to individual people for replacement, I had no problems with it, although there were also concerns about this. The kit comes with a vast number of screws and various fasteners, neatly arranged in boxes and carefully signed. I rebuilt the system in it a couple of times, there are small abrasions in places with screws, but this is not some kind of drawback. The steel is quite thick and holds up well. At first, the covers did not fit snugly, I wrote in support, it turned out that you can tighten the legs on them, then they will fit snugly.
Cons
  • Of the things that sometimes get me - sometimes the filter located below starts to vibrate, as I understand it, this happens because of the basket with hard drives. This rarely happens and is solved by simply pressing a finger on it, it stands very close, so it’s not far to stretch. I'm thinking of moving the hard drives up soon to add 3 more fans, hope the filter stops vibrating It still passes dust, but the smallest, so you still have to clean it. It also settles on the turntables from the inside. I recently configured them normally to turn off when idle. It seems that it stopped sucking in all the garbage, for this there is a good software - Argus Monitor. Which is not very expensive, but can replace Commander Pro if you have enough ports on the motherboard for turntables.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

I expected mediocre quality, but the product was pleasantly surprised.

I took it to assemble a workstation, I liked that there is a model without a side window, it turned out to be quite cold, compared to the previous case, the temperature is several degrees lower.

Pros
  • Beautiful appearance, almost complete modularity, good instructions, convenient connectors and buttons, moderately quiet, there are 5.25 bays that can be dismantled, Velcro for wires, there are a lot of screws in the kit, extra wires can be hidden, there are HDD noise-suppressing rubber slots for circuit disks, the case is cold enough.
Cons
  • The screws in the kit did not fit the power supply, the ties in the kit crumbled into dust right in the hands, the case is quite heavy, very wide, visually in the picture it already and still fits in the computer desk, then the weight of the case was skewed, the connectors on the front panel are very tight , the HDD sled shakes, the fan noise is noticeable, the 12V connector for the motherboard does not fit into the wire slot, I had to pull out the rubber band and reinsert it, the front door is rather flimsy and does not close so easily, you need to run your hand along the door, the upper plastic plugs are very get dirty quickly and do not rub off, left fingerprints. The side walls tremble and create noise during vibrations.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The best price for such a product, I will buy more!

Silence only at low fan speeds, but this is enough to overclock the processor. Now they are working in it i5 6600k overclocked to 4.7 GHz, GTX 780, 2 x 8 GB of RAM, one hard drive and one SSD.

Pros
  • Excellent exterior design, good painting, noise-absorbing material on the side walls and on the front door, by the way, the door hinges can be moved to the opposite side, which I did, everything is quite thought out inside, all cables are well hidden, fans without complaints, two removable baskets for hard disks, I removed one, hid the cold SATA SSDs behind the motherboard tray.
Cons
  • No.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great value for money, one of the best offers.

I am very pleased with the case, now they have adjusted all the details perfectly, there are no gaps, everything is monolithic, after the R4 model it is immediately clear that this one has been finalized to the ideal! Its pros: Compared to the previous R4 model, the new one has a better painting, smooth but not glossy, the plastic of the plugs and the door is much better than in the R4, the door is now outweighed to either side, the sidewall has a lock, you can now not bolt it, the fans of the…

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Fits the description completely, very satisfying.

Has pros: Quiet Possibility to configure as you wish Lots of hard drive bays 2 removable 5.25 connectors for installing an optical drive, reobass and other accessories made in the old format Its cons: A small hole for the processor power cable, barely pushed it in, and this is without an elastic band on the edge, which fell off when I put it on

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Not a bad buy, well worth the money.

In general, I thought the case was interesting, and it had a greater number of benefits than it does drawbacks. Has some pros posh and striking in appearance. In contrast to gaming cases that feature strange designs, grilles, and ribs that are the product of the designers' imagination, every edge is smooth and easy to wipe clean of dust. Removable filters. Side walls and the entrance door of the Shumka. The inside features a neat and orderly layout that makes the installation of components a…

Revainrating 5 out of 5

A wonderful product, its nice to use.

Pros below: The quality is at a very good level, the bundled coolers are very quiet, the metal is quite thick, which makes the case heavy, ventilation windows with plugs Its cons: A little heavy, well, maybe even dimensions, tight at first usb ports on the front panel, but it's a nitpick

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Matches the description completely, very satisfied.

Has some pros Case for those who like to constantly upgrade, insert and remove different components. Has cons: Yes, in general, they are not, if only it is heavy, and if you load it into it, it is generally unbearable.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The ratio of price and quality is very pleasing, I will repeat the purchase.

I will start out by stating that I shipped all of the iron, with the exception of this case and the motherboard, to another country in cu. This case is excellent in contrast to my previous Zalman Z3 system. The construction of a Computer inside of it is made considerably more convenient by the fact that all of the cables are neatly laid out and secured with velcro straps. My attention was directed toward the enormous potential of the computer, whereas the importance of privacy and caution was…

Pros
  • 1. The price is quite affordable when compared to other countries. It should come as no surprise that we have 1.5 times or even 2 times the original amount, which is not in the least bit satisfying. 2. Very hushed, to the point where it doesn't even sound familiar after using an older computer 3. It has a nice appearance for anyone to whom design is important. 4. Totally adaptable to individual needs
Cons
  • There are no negative aspects. I gave it a lot of thinking, but I couldn't come up with any negatives. Except that it's quite a burden to carry. On the other hand, this is a benefit because the thicker the walls are and the heavier the case is, the more silent it will be.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The best purchase in my life, I will definitely buy it again.

A very considerable amount of time was spent selecting the case. If it weren't for the fact that it can only accommodate video cards up to 295 millimeters in length, I'd buy the Define R4 (it's still a best-seller) (if you do not remove the cells for hard ones). R5 has 310 millimeters. It can appear to be insignificant, but it's not. A recent high-performance video card is only 290 millimeters by 305 millimeters in size. They and the video card will unquestionably be able to be installed in R5…

Pros
  • CLASSY, QUIET, COMFORTABLE, SPACIOUS, CABLE MANAGEMENT, REOBAS+COOLERS, DUSTPROOF, and a DOOR THAT CAN HANG (YAY)!
Cons
  • It is feasible to reach a conclusion regarding the SD cards located upstairs, there is a hole for dust penetration on the rear wall under the top cooler, and the back wall does not have any soundproofing. You are able to solve it on your own, but why couldn't it have been fixed immediately? Expensive. A surplus of. Even so, what can be done, such is the state of the currency currently.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

I like everything, the quality is good, the price is reasonable.

The intention behind the purchase is to build a computer that is as silent as possible. At one point in time, I was able to save a lot of money by purchasing the Zalman T3 case that was both the least expensive and the smallest one available; nevertheless, the case had very poor ergonomics and very little space inside. If you have an inexpensive power supply and cooler, you shouldn't expect to have a fully quiet environment with this case. Although there is now less noise and none of the…

Pros
  • It is a pleasure to put together your system and make any necessary upgrades when you use a case that is both attractive and of great quality. - The noise suppression capabilities of the casing The layout is uncomplicated and quite appealing. - Connectors for the outside world and buttons on top. - The wind is strong.
Cons
  • It's not very cool to have noise isolation, and it won't assist with a noisy power supply or other noisy fans. Only when they are operating at their slowest speed are fans undetectable. The fact that the USB and audio ports are of low quality is by far the most frustrating aspect of the whole experience. - The casing is lightweight, made of metal, and is one of the more mature and thin cases. - Individual assertions of responsibility for the power LED

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Reliable purchase, guaranteed to be a good one.

I will say right away that I took all the iron except for this case and the motherboard abroad in cu. Compared to my old zalman z3, this case is amazing. PC assembly in it is much more convenient, all cables are well laid and tightened with velcro straps. I focused on the huge power of the computer, while silence and safety are important. Therefore, I didn’t take dropsy, but took a good Dark rock 3 air from a not very well-known company here in 2022, but prosperous over the hill (be quiet! It’s

Pros
  • 1. The price is very reasonable if taken abroad. Of course, we have one and a half times, or even two times more, which is not at all pleasing. 2. Very quiet, not even familiar after an old computer 3. Looks nice if design is important to anyone 4. Perfectly customizable
Cons
  • There are no cons. I thought and thought and really did not find any cons. Except it's very heavy. But this is a plus, because the heavier the case, the thicker the walls and the quieter it is.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I'm amazed! It was definitely worth the money!

The case in work for more than 2 years pleases. Silence and excellent cooling on a powerful machine: ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X / Palit GeForce RTX 2070 / CORSAIR Vengeance LPX 16*4 Gb / Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 500GB + LONDISK SSD960GB + HS-SSD-C2022 476GB + several HDD (TOSHIBA, WDC and ST) / SeaSonic SSR-850GD. The previous case (I assembled the car in 2022) was Thermaltake Solano Black, which is also very decent. But the current one will definitely be cooler. I took it…

Pros
  • An excellent case for a solid car (I assembled it in 202202220, the kit cost 180+ sput). Excellent soundproofing. The size is just right for a computer. The table is placed on a stand on wheels. It is possible to place a heap of hards. The iron is heavy, benign, most of the wires can be removed under the mother, assembling the system unit is a pleasure. Lots of (8) places for propellers, enough space for a powerful cooler per CPU and for a video card. Those. the case according to the characteristics is almost ideal (as for me).
Cons
  • Not much. Is that a bright blue LED on the face. Heavy, of course. After 2 years and 2 months, the AMD Ryzen 7 3800X processor burned out, and when I took the car for diagnostics, I suffered and blew my back.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

I like everything, the quality is good, the price is reasonable.

The first time I went broke on an expensive building - I'm delighted! Pulling the wires inside is very convenient: a bunch of holes around the motherboard. Vibrations from the HDD and other noise dampens perfectly if it stands on legs. My whole house was buzzing from the old building :) A big minus is the very tight USB 3.0 ports, and you can break what you stick in there. Cheap sled for 3.5 "devices - I was afraid that they would rattle from the HDD - but everything is fine. Despite the…

Pros
  • Large, excellent noise reduction.
Cons
  • Very, well, very tight USB 3.0 ports on the front. Cheap HDD sled Difficult to install a side wall.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Satisfied with the product, I recommend it to everyone.

In general, I am satisfied with the case. I don't know if I would take it now for that kind of money. I got it at a discount for 5-6k. This money is definitely worth it. Many complain about the front USB and audio connectors. It's unexpected to hear this. Several times a day, for a year and a half, I have been pulling earplugs. So far, no problem. USB ports are also quietly used. Both 2.0 and 3.0 The lack of backlighting is a plus for me personally, walking many would probably be happy with…

Pros
  • 4 USB on the front panel (2.0 and 3.0) Reusable and disposable ties included Relatively easy to organize cable management Quiet enough Strong A complete set of all kinds of screws, rubber bands for mounting hard drives and other components Lots of 3.5 and 2.5 drive bays. The front door, if desired, can be transplanted to other hinges to open it in the other direction. Or take it off altogether. 2 optical drive bays. The plugs do not break out, but are removed in one motion. If desired, they can be easily returned. Smooth and pleasant metal, to cut yourself when assembling a computer, you have to try Strict minimalistic design
Cons
  • One light for Power and HDD indicators. By the way, it shines too brightly. At night, this constant flickering blue light is very disgusting. This is perhaps the most striking minus of this case. All I think is to solder the resistor, but my hands do not reach. I would like another turntable for blowing in front in the kit. The turntable speed controller has only 3 modes of operation. There is no way to smoothly adjust the intensity of the propellers. Disabling them completely, at the touch of a button, is also, unfortunately, impossible.

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Some kind of defective product, I definitely wont buy it anymore.

In general, I am disappointed with the purchase. I wanted to change the old INWIN case, brought to mind, to a beautiful, heat-efficient and as quiet case as the self-made INWIN was. But as a result, the new case is specifically worse in terms of noise than the old Taiwanese Inwin covered with car noise from the market. In the old case, all walls and chassis are 0.1 mm thicker. At the same time, it cost and cost its analogues three times cheaper. Both coolers have already been changed to Noctua,

Pros
  • - Design - Conveniently located USB ports, headphone and power button - Efficient heat dissipation - Width. Not sure if this is a plus. It is indicated that the maximum height of the cooler CPU is 180, but in practice it turns out to be 190.
Cons
  • - A price that is absolutely not justified. As a result, shortcomings for such a price become unforgivable. - The thickness of the steel, it is slightly thicker than on cheap cases. The chassis is the same. - The quality of the screws. They are made of some kind of soft alloy. The slots break off at the slightest tightening. - Built-in coolers are loud. Whoever writes about quiet coolers has apparently never seen Noctua products and has never assembled silent machines. - Noise isolation is cheap, not effective. As a result, I had to glue everything again with a normal auto noise. - The plastic door does not create confidence that it will live without backlash for a long time, although I do not open it.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

A good quality product, I rate this purchase perfectly.

Excellent body. Monumental. Quiet. Big. The presence of removable modules inside. Possibility to put water cooling. It is difficult to find such a combination of Cooler + cooling systems + Video card that would not fit there. Pleasant little things like convenient fasteners and rubber dampers for HDD installation are included. I was pleasantly surprised by the plastic washer for conveniently screwing the racks under the motherboard into the case and a set of ties. It seems to be a trifle, but…

Pros
  • Noise isolation. Rich equipment. Large interior space.
Cons
  • Big weight

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I didn³'t expect the quality to be this good.

Has some pros I took it to replace the old P182 case, the impressions are very pleasant: 1) Metal walls with noise - on the old case, the walls were made of plastic, all hooks and latches broke off from old age; 2) Aesthetically satisfied completely: beautiful, strict, black (took without a window); 3) Well designed for hidden cabling: lots of space under the motherboard; 4) A video card 285 mm long stood up without problems, and a longer one will stand up if you remove the middle basket for di