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Fractal Design was founded in 2007 and since then, they have become a well known name in the enthusiast market and have gained a lot of respect for releasing quality products such as cases, fans, power supplies and CPU coolers. They are mostly known for b...
Extra Room Behind The Motherboard Tray, Easy To Clean Removable Dust Filters, Great Water Cooling Support, Aesthetically Pleasing, Good Cable Management, Flexible Cage System, Sturdy Build Quality, Minimalist Design, Fan Controller, Velcro strips, Dead Si...
Needs Another 140mm Fan On The Front, Stock Fans Don't Move A Lot of Air, Quite Heavy For A Mid-Tower Case...
The Define R5 has everything you can ask for in an enthusiast case and then some. While the included fans are dead silent, they also don't move very much air. I would have liked another 140mm fan on the front to further improve the airflow. If you are loo...
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In a world where performance is always a must, sometimes there is a price to be paid – noise. What is the purpose of this Define R5 case? Fractal Design try to improve the cases they produce and keep them simple, elegant and a performance/noise output rat...
After I spent several hours disassembling, assembling, reviewing and later testing the case, I believe it is time to express my thoughts on the product. Define R5 performance – Build quality is solid, the chassis is properly designed and there were no fla...
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Fractal Design has updated their Define series of cases to the Define R5. From looking at the list of features, this case seems to put together a number of desirable design elements all in one case. Is it a good case? Is it a case for you? Let's see.The C...
This case is so quiet that you could keep it next to you on your desk. Yes, the way I test these cases is to test their airflow with a passive heatsink. You probably won't do that, but the testing shows that this case will not add to whatever noise your...
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Performance and ValueLook, when it comes to cases with plenty of cooling options, Fractal Design has never left us short of a ton of options. The Define R5 excels when it comes to fan options including NINE fan positions and two of which are included. Yes...
Whether you want to cool your beastly gaming rig or just have a silent workstation powerhouse, it mattereth not. Fractal Design not only makes a stunning case in a relatively small package but they do it with style. With tons of bays, spots for fans and o...
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We here at Techgage have followed Fractal Design for a while – our very own Ryan Perry reviewed this case's predecessor, the Define R4, and you can read that review here . Fractal Design is a Scandinavian company and its company design philosophy has alwa...
I find it easy to write about things that I really like – like this case. It's clear that the Define R5 is a superbly-designed chassis. It offers so much for the money – it is very competitively priced at around $130 depending on where you shop. I real...
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Choosing the right computer case can take quite some time, especially nowadays when the market is flooded with choices. You have a plethora of size and design options. There are cases designed for the best cooling, others for aesthetics and others for sil...
If you want a sleek and stylish, silent PC case that has been well designed, definitely check out the Fractal Design R5. There are quite a few improvements over the previous R4, especially when it comes to air and water cooling options. For the price, it...
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reviewstudio.net Updated:
2016-10-21 02:38:07
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The folk at Fractal Design sent me the much-polished Define R5, a Mid-Tower enclosure that supposedly has learned a lot from previous generations and improved upon its original minimalist design. Let's take a look, shall we?Cases! They come in all shapes...
Clever use of space, Loads of cooling options, Integrated fancontroller, Well priced, Excellent buildquality;...
Somewhat heavy;...
TweetValueFractal Design sells Define R5 for about $110. For a windowed side-panel there's an additional $10 premium. Overall, the price is more than decent considering the excellent value. R5 makes its steps into enthusiast territory without ramping up t...
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Design is a big deal in technology products these days, no matter where you look. "Designed by Apple in California" is a household phrase, thanks to the iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Google used a significant portion of its last I/O keynote to philosophize abou...
When I was younger, I eagerly awaited Car and Driver's sport sedan comparison test issue, to see whether any competitor had accomplished the rare feat of dethroning BMW's seemingly unbeatable 3-series. As mid-towers go, Corsair's Obsidian 450D is a lot l...
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One thing I must say about “Fractal Design” is they started a whole new trend in computer case manufacturing. This trend was simply to listen seriously to the enthusiasts and the customers, then take their feedback and apply the good ideas to later models...
Great Paint Job, Over-engineered in great wayw, Love the shoes, Wire Management is made simple, Tool-less windowed side panel lock is nice, Ease of building is easy on the nerves, One of the best bangs for the buck out there...
Needs to include one more 140 white fan in the front, ModuVent system not so great for me (somewhat complicated fastening), For some a door is a con, but not for me; I like the front of the case clean...
It is really hard to say anything bad about the Fractal Design Define R5 unless you are true pessimist. While I can say I have my times when I could see bad anywhere most times I like to look at the positive parts for my Reviews. Grandma Law #1 “If you do...
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Having reviewed most past Define R-Series cases, it is only natural that we take a look at the latest and greatest in this family of enclosures. The Define R5 is a much needed update to the line and is available in 3 colors, each with or without a window...
Well priced, Excellent construction quality, Great engineering within the chassis, Two dedicated SSD placement possibilities, Can hold a wide array of liquid cooling - with enough room for up to a 420 mm radiator, Velcro strips to hold cables in place, Lo...
Air vents covers could be more modular, Velcro strips are a bit basic, Not the best use of space on the floor of the chassis when it comes to HDD-cage mounting, Dust filter in the front may not stay in place too well, As with all sound-dampened cases, thi...
The Fractal Design R5 sells for 100 euro including taxes or 110 US dollars excluding them. The windowed variants come at a 10 euro / 10 US dollars premium. Well priced Excellent construction quality Great engineering within the chassis Two dedicated SSD p...
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hitechlegion.com Updated:
2016-10-21 02:38:07
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Is it even possible to target the entirety of consumers with one product? I would venture to guess that it is probably next to impossible to create a product that would appeal to everyone interested in that category of products. With so many choices avail...
Support for Thick Radiators in the Top and Front, Excellent Design, Beautiful Aesthetic Appearance, Rear Mount SSD Trays, Two Silent 140mm Fans Included, Fully Modular Hard Drive and Optical Drive Cage Design, CPU Cooler Height up to 180mm, Support for Lo...
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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...
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benchmarkreviews.com Updated:
2016-10-21 02:38:08
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This new and improved Define series chassis features additional cooling options, incredible customization, noise cancelling features, and a sleek, untouched look that somehow manages to look all the better for it. In this benchmarkreviews.com review, we'l...
Elegant, simple design, Plenty of water cooling options, An interior designed for a simple, painless system construction, Enough customization for everyone to build what they want, I'm having to majorly nitpick to have any cons at all.
Removable 5.25″ bays feel like a missed opportunity to do more, – SSD “stealth” mounts interfere slightly with cable management.
Variety of cooling options? Check. Plenty of customization options?. Check. Solid construction and strong appearance? Check. Any way you look at it, it's hard to find fault with the Fractal Design Define R5. The Define R4 was much lauded for it's cooling...
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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 fo...
Decent performance, Keeps noise levels in check, Integrated fan controller, Quickrelease side panel, Front now opens either way, Highly flexible storage stack, Dedicated SSD trays, Many radmount opportunities, Noisedampened throughout, Very easy to build...
How do you build on the solid foundations of the Define R4? That's the question that Fractal was faced with, and we're pleased to see that the company has taken the logical step: rather than attempting to build a revolutionary successor from the ground-u...
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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. The team at OC3D all say that the R3 is a ch...
We will try and keep things short with the conclusion, if you need any more info its all in the video in a really easy to follow visual way. Fractal have really hit the ball out of the pack with the R5 although in all honesty we personally think this is w...
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We've looked at a couple of budget cases recently from the Swedish enclosure maker, and though still affordable with an MSRP of $109.99 (a windowed version will also be available for $10 more) the Define R5 from Fractal Design looks like a premium part th...
It's refreshing to look at an enclosure that delivers great performance and value like the Define R5. The case has an understated look, but is still very nice looking with clean lines and a quality finish. There is ample room for expansion and Fractal has...
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themodzoo.com Updated:
2017-01-01 01:11:22
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“Silence Redefined”. That's the advertising campaign that Fractal Design had been toting around the secret re-design of the Define R5. Clever marketing, and those who know the Fractal Design line of cases well, guessed it would be the Define R5. Well it's...
Modular drive cages, No rivets for drive cages, Reversible front door, Many radiator mounting options, Front access dust filters, Included three (3) fan controller...
SSD trays may have power connector problems, Front I/O mounted to front panel, Only one (1) hole for front panel cables on motherboard tray...
It's hardly anything new to find out that I expect a lot out of Fractal Design. I'm not sure exactly what it is, if I like the company and want to see them push things to a new level, or if they've just set the bar high enough for me to expect it. I reall...
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techsupportforum.com Updated:
2017-01-04 01:24:20
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Everyday people sign up here at Tech Support Forum looking for advice on their latest computer build, some even ask if it's suitable to build their own.Building a computer can be rejoicing and a fun activity for anybody and once the hardware has been sele...
All said and done, the Define R5 is a stylish and fully functional computer case that should suit all the needs of the average computer builder. With this nearly all-metal frame, the case stands tall underneath my desk, while the door hides away the front...
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