Awards
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The Fractal Design Define R3 builds on the successes of the Define R2 and improves on it in many areas. The case feels more solid and sturdy and the noise dampening materials used thought the case are much improved in both appearance and construction
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It's undeniably stylish and one of the quietest air-cooled PC cases we've seen. There are very few alternatives that balance noise, cooling and style as well as the R3.
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A superb case for users wanting a mixture of low noise and performance with a host of innovative features. Cases of this quality are few and far between, but as the R3 costs less than £90 it represents staggering value for money.
OverviewThe hugely popular Define R2 case has just been improved! The Define R3 reaches new heights in combining stylish, contemporary design with maximum functionality and noise absorbing features. The minimalistic, yet stunning front panel design, fitted with noise absorbing material on the inside, creates an aura of exclusivity.
Features1.Improved model over Define R2
2.Stunning front panel design
3.Patent pending ModuVent™ design - removable vents!
4.Pre-fitted with dense, noise absorbing material
5.Motherboard tray cut-out, allows easy access to rear of motherboard
6.Eight HDD-trays, with silicone mounting
7.Can accommodate up to seven 120/140mm fans, two supplied
8.PCI fan controller for 3 fans included
9.Easily removable front fan filters with clip-on holders for 120mm fans
The patent pending feature ModuVent™ allows you to choose whether to have side and top air vents open or not. This makes the case appealing for users seeking optimal silence, as well as the performance hungry ones.
The sleek interior is matched with pre-fitted dense noise absorbing material on the side panels, efficiently absorbing noise and vibrations. You can fit an astonishing total of eight 3.5" hard drives into this case, using the user friendly HDD-trays. All HDDs are mounted using black silicone mounts to reduce vibrations. The PSU is mounted in the bottom of the case, where it rests on four rubber pads. There is also a convenient pull-out air filter beneath the PSU which filters the air that comes into the PSU, assuming you are using a power supply with a 120mm fan.
Are you one of those users who always ends up with a case full of tangled cables? Not any more - the Define R3 offers a convenient and good looking way of hiding them away. The motherboard tray has rubber lined holes through which you can easily route the cables behind the motherboard, keeping things nice and tidy. There is also a cut-out on the motherboard tray. This is ideal if you are a user that changes their CPU cooler often. The cut-out will allow you to change CPU cooler brackets without having to remove the motherboard from the system. This hole has been increased in size compared to the Define R2, providing greater accessibility.
At the front of the case you will find space for two 120mm fans, with one 120mm fan supplied. Both fans have air filters and are designed to introduce cooler air into the case as well as to aid cooling of the hard drives. You'll also notice that the inside of the door is coated in noise reducing foam. The only downside to this is that due to space restrictions, the Define R2 can not accommodate a fan controller that fits into a 5.25" drive bay. But that should not be a problem because Fractal Design have supplied a very handy little fan controller that fits in one PCI slot, and can control up to three fans!
Improvements over Define R2
* Improved air flow with updated fans
* Improved noise absorbing material
* Bigger hole in M/B plate for mounting of CPU Coolers
* Improved cable routing possibilities
* Reset button, located behind the front panel door
* Many small quality improvements, including improved scratch resistant coating
The Define cases are very roomy, which means they can accommodate some of the largest graphics cards and CPU coolers available. Graphic cards up to 290mm in length are compatible. As for CPU coolers, the maximum height is 165mm. This means virtually all of our CPU coolers will be compatible with this chassis.
SpecificationDimensions 207.40 x 440 x 521.2mm (WxHxD)
Weight 12.5 Kg
Motherboard Compatibility Mini ITX, Micro ATX and ATX
Power Supply Compatibility Standard ATX, can accommodate long PSUs
PCI/AGP Card Compatibility Full size (up to 290 mm long)
3.5" Drive Bays 8, all SSD compatible
5.25" Drive Bays 2, one bay converts to 3.5" for floppy or card reader
Roof Cooling Fans Space for two 120mm, none supplied
Rear/Side Cooling Fans Rear - space for one 120mm fan, supplied; Side - space for 140 or 120mm fan not supplied
Front/Floor Cooling Fans Front - space for two 120mm fans (both with filters), one supplied; Floor - space for one 120mm fan (with filter), not supplied
Expansion Card Slots 7, with sleek white painted brackets
Accessories PCI fan controller, controllers up to 3 fans
Warranty 24 months
