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Review on 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 by Kuldip Roberts

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Ideal NAS enclosure for external components

Many drive bays make this enclosure the ideal standalone NAS enclosure. The top USB ports seem to fit too tightly into the plugs, but since I don't actually need to use them, it doesn't matter. Plenty of options for installing fans and radiators, or you can leave any sound deadening panels in place for better noise control. I replaced the included fans with higher speed Noctua. I haven't done much to manage cables, but there seems to be a lot of options for that. I like the easy access to the front filter thanks to the front door. Thermal performance seems pretty good, but I'm also not using a graphics card with a high TDP processor, but again, with all the places you can put fans, it will probably work well for higher spec components. Nice touches include a spring-loaded latch for the side panel and rubber grommets for all hard drive bays.

Pros
  • Weight
Cons
  • Mostly OK, but...

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