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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 Virot Phumsiri ᠌

Revainrating 3 out of 5

The product is the most common, it could be worse.

The main drawback of the case, which is positioned as quiet, is that the combination of backlash of the sled, the lack of mounts for the middle module of the case with slots for hdd (they are held on by only two screws and guides in the upper and middle module, and one "foot" with a hole for a screw, it just hangs in the air and is not attached to anything), the backlash of the dust filter from below and the installation of a conventional hdd (7200rpm) generate a noticeable rattle of the filter from below, due to which the entire case "buzzes". The described disadvantage is smoothed out (but not eliminated) by rubber gaskets for the filter and sled and by installing hdd on the bottom slot. Total: unreasonably expensive for the case, which needs to be finished with adhesive tape and electrical tape.

Pros
  • Noise isolation Quiet built-in coolers Spacious (no problem fit 300mm video card without removing modules) Easy to open and disassemble without a screwdriver due to convenient screws and latches at the walls Modularity (removable modules with ODD/HDD slots) A large number of slots for hdd / ssd (8), 2 for the drive
Cons
  • No dust filters on the back The bottom and front (behind the door) dust filter is loose and not firmly attached to the case, causing more dust to enter the case You can cut yourself on some parts of the body ALL HDD sleds dangle slightly, causing case bounce Tight usb 3.0 ports Flimsy plastic front door (bends easily, scratches, however, scratches are not particularly noticeable due to the texture) Price (bought for 10 thousand)

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