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The Fractal Design Define R5 is a mid-tower ATX case engineered for professionals who demand silent computing without compromising airflow or expandability. Featuring two ultra-quiet 140mm Dynamic GP-14 fans, high-density sound-absorbing materials, and extensive water-cooling support with radiator compatibility up to 420mm, it offers a perfect balance of silence, cooling, and modularity. Its sleek Scandinavian-inspired design includes reversible doors, multiple 5.25" bays, and front USB 3.0 ports, making it ideal for high-performance builds that blend functionality with understated style.



| ASIN | B00Q2Z11QE |
| Audio-out Ports (#) | 1 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #432 in Computer Cases |
| Brand | Fractal Design |
| Color | Black |
| Computer Memory Type | PC1066 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,951) |
| Date First Available | November 25, 2014 |
| Department | Default Category |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 21.5 x 23 x 13 inches |
| Item Weight | 23.6 pounds |
| Item model number | FDCADEFR5BK |
| Language | English, English, English |
| Manufacturer | Fractal Design |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 2 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 2 |
| Operating System | Microsoft |
| Product Dimensions | 21.5 x 23 x 13 inches |
| Series | Fractal Design Define R5 Black |
B**.
Great for media PCs
There was clearly a lot of thought put into the design of this case. I got it mainly for its ability to hold a bunch of disk drives and optical drives, but was happy to find some other nice features. The sound-proofing on this is far above what I expected, somehow muting or at least heavily dampening the lot of fans and drives whirring. Airflow is also good. One thing to note this that the front IO doesn't support USB-C (seems to be the price to pay to claw back optical drives in cases). Otherwise, everything about the exterior is great. Sleek and sturdy (and quite heavy). I work with many cases both through my job and hobbies and this is one of the few that doesn't feel like it's an afterthought or cutting corners. Love it, would highly recommend.
J**H
Great case.
This case is an excellent case. It has 2 USB2 and 2 USB3 in the front of the case. Which was a selling point for me. I wanted 4 USBs in the front and wanted at least 2 of them to be USB3. I love the case door that opens to expose the fans and the 5.2 drives. I.E the BluRay/DVD burner. Which it has 2 slots for. The door also can be reversed to open the other way. The material quality seems excellent. 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. Along with nice holes cut out with rubber to run your wires. My only cons are this.. The case comes with a switch to run your fans. I ignored this feature and ran my fans to the motherboard so I could control them. If you use the case, it seems to just be on and off, or there might be a off,low,hi type deal. But I chose to go the MB route. The sound is louder than I was expecting. This was sold as a quiet case. With sound dampening materials. But it is as loud as my old case. Even with the top covers in place. I can still hear my CPU fan going. One of the big reasons I went with this case was because it was suppose to be quiet. This one is in my bedroom and stays on at all times. So I wanted something that was going to be quieter than my old case. This was not. I wouldnt say it is extra loud. But it isnt as quiet as advertised. OVERALL.. I would definitely recommend this case. If you dont care about the RGBs, or showing off the inside. This is a great case. If you need alot of spots for hard drives. If you want a case that helps keep the dust out. This is the case for you. It has 2 dust filters and the top of the case can be covered so dust doesnt fall into it. Also, it seems now a days. Cases are being made without the 5.25 drive spots. This has 2. You may not need a bluray burner. Or you can just get an external. BUT... That isnt the only thing these spots are for. If you would like to add an SD reader, a USBc, or just want to add extra USB spots. These can be used for that as well. Which is another reason I picked this case. So I can have a BR burner as well as a SD reader for cameras.
D**.
I think they just earned a lifelong customer.
I used to buy Antec cases and on a suggestion I bought a Lian-Li for my older build, but wear and tear on it and it was ugly on the outside. I wanted something sleek, minimal and no side glass as I am not one of those LED and tempered glass peasants. I don’t need a damn nightclub in my computer whilst I game. I want raw horsepower and class and this case adds class and style to any build. First off the heft of the thing is amazing. The frame and sound dampening material make the case a bit heavy, but it feels great! It feels like my money went into a quality product. The sheer amount of customization inside the case blew me away. I removed the entire optical drive cage and top HDD cage for better airflow for my build (I don’t have 8 hard drives lol) with just a few screws. Add the nice “stealth” SSD mounts behind the motherboard and the inside looks clean and maximizes the airflow inside. On the back side are three Velcro straps to help with cable management as well as rubber openings for either cables or tubes if you went the water cooling route. The included fans push a nice amount of air through the case and with the internal 3 speed fan controller included in the case I can put them on the highest speed for those summer days where I need to keep the rig cooler and yet you CANNOT hear the damn things. If it wasn’t for me actually using my rig I would not know the damn thing is even on because it is almost SILENT when it is right next to me. Hell my CPU cooler is louder than and damn case fans when they are on the max speed! I almost want to tear the whole thing apart just to rebuild it again because it was an amazing experience. Amazing product quality and design! You have earned yourself a lifelong customer.
C**E
Fractal Design is my favorite
After several PC building experiences, I am convinced that Fractal Design makes the best cases out there, hands down. The styling is sophisticated and strikes an ideal balance between form and function, and will fit in just about anywhere. Aside from good looks, what really makes these cases stand out is the build quality. The screws and case threads are consistently excellent. A lot of cases have some bad/crooked threads in a few spots or feel like they are going to strip when tying things down no matter how careful you are, but FD cases do not seem to have this issue. The fit of the parts is also much better than most other cases; even the screws themselves are very high quality. I used this particular model to build a server. It is a big case... but it holds a ton of drives, and even more if you are using 2.5" drives since you can double up the 3.5" bays and/or add more drives to the 5.25" bays. With an mATX motherboard, you have tons of space to work and the case is pretty empty looking. I suspect that even with an ATX mobo and more components this is easy to work with and very roomy. The stock fans are quite so far and have had no issues after running 24/7 for several weeks. This is a great case - the only brand that was not frustrating to work with - definitely my top choice from now on.
P**R
Great a little heavy but perfekt for our NAS
M**.
The reason why I post this review is to correct some of the negative comments (reviews) I read. 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!
A**ー
静音でストレージを沢山搭載できて、デザインの良いPCケースを探していてこれにたどり着きました。 板金裏に静音クッションが貼ってあり、外から音が漏れそうな穴も少ないのでとても静かです。 逆に言えばグラボなどに負荷をかける使い方をする人は内部温度が上がってしまうので、そういった場合は拡張ファン部分の板金を外しエアーの流れを作ったほうがいいですね。 デザインはシンプルなデザインですがキマっています。内部が見えるPCやLEDで光らせたい方は不向きです。 このメーカーの製品ではお手頃な価格でストレージも沢山搭載できます。 不満点を上げるとすれば、重量が10kg近くあり掃除などで移動させたい時に取っ手がなく持ち運びづらいことですね。
B**D
Le boîtier répond parfaitement au besoin d'une meilleure ventilation et d'un isolement sonore optimisé. Les deux ventilateurs fournis font déjà l'essentiel du travail, avec possibilité, si besoin, d'en ajouter d'autres notamment sur le dessus, ce qui peut s'avérer une option intéressante dans le cas d'une configuration vraiment puissante. Le design correspond bien à ce que j'attendais d'après les images : épuré et sobre, les finitions irréprochables attendues pour un boîtier de cette gamme. Un plus notable : les systèmes de caches et de straps à l'intérieur permettent de monter une machine vraiment "propre", sans jungle de câbles courant le long des cartes. Je ne l'ai que depuis moins d'un mois, mais pour le moment, rien à redire, excellent matériel !
A**N
Masaüstü kasada nirvana. Bu kasa bir mühendislik harikası. Bir pc kasasında daha önce görmediğiniz özellikleri görmeye hazır olun. Özellikle çok sayıda iç hard disk kullanacaksanız uygundur. Boyutları bu nedenle daha büyüktür.
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