Fractal Design Define R5 Mid Tower Black
FD-CA-DEF-R5-BK | Fractal DesignThis product has been discontinued
The Fractal Design Define R5 is the next evolution in the widely popular Define Series. Packed with intelligently designed enthusiast-oriented features delivering a silent case with powerful and expansive air and liquid cooling support, presented in a stunning Scandinavian inspired construction. The Define R5 case reaches the highest level of silent computing through strategically placed dense sound-absorbing material, ModuVent fan vent covers and finely tuned Dynamic Series fans.
The Define R5 was designed with configurability in mind, accommodating up to 8 hard drives and all modern graphics cards up to 310mm in length or 440mm with the top cage removed. Should you wish to expand your system with water cooling components or more fans the layout can easily be configured to meet your demand.
HeXus Review
"Looking for a case that's sleek, quiet, easy to build into and able to accommodate high-end hardware? Fractal Design's Define R5 is well worthy of consideration." Full review
KitGuru Review
"Damn, the Define R5 is good! If you want a large radiator or two this is the case for you." Full review
eTeknix Review
"I think Fractal Design have really outdone themselves this time. They’ve managed to create one of the best made chassis’ on the market, that supports an incredible amount of ultra high-end hardware and they’ve managed to do it with a perfectly understated design. " Full review
The Define R5 was designed with configurability in mind, accommodating up to 8 hard drives and all modern graphics cards up to 310mm in length or 440mm with the top cage removed. Should you wish to expand your system with water cooling components or more fans the layout can easily be configured to meet your demand.
HeXus Review
"Looking for a case that's sleek, quiet, easy to build into and able to accommodate high-end hardware? Fractal Design's Define R5 is well worthy of consideration." Full review
KitGuru Review
"Damn, the Define R5 is good! If you want a large radiator or two this is the case for you." Full review
eTeknix Review
"I think Fractal Design have really outdone themselves this time. They’ve managed to create one of the best made chassis’ on the market, that supports an incredible amount of ultra high-end hardware and they’ve managed to do it with a perfectly understated design. " Full review
Features
Overview
The R5 is packed with intelligently designed enthusiast-oriented features delivering a silent case with powerful and expansive air and liquid cooling support
- Optimally designed for silent computing with high density sound-dampening material throughout the case, while not compromising on airflow and cooling capabilities
- Extensive water cooling support for its size; housing radiators up to 420 mm in the top and 360 mm in the front
- Equipped with new tool-less ModuVent™ fan slot covers allowing the user to install more fans if desired or keep fan slots covered to maximize sound absorption
- Including two Fractal Design Dynamic GP-14 140 mm fans developed for superlative airflow while still maintaining low noise levels
- Three-speed fan controller is strategically integrated in the front panel and supports up to three fans
- Extensive water cooling support for a case of this size
- Equipped with tool-less ModuVent™ fan slot covers
The Fractal Design Define R5
The Define R5 case reaches the highest level of silent computing through strategically placed dense sound-dampening material, ModuVent™ fan vent covers and finely tuned Dynamic Series fans. Packed with intelligently designed enthusiast-oriented features delivering a silent case with powerful and expansive air and liquid cooling support.
The Define R5 was designed with configurability in mind, accommodating up to 8 hard drives and all modern graphics cards. Should you wish to expand your system with water cooling components or more fans, the layout can easily be configured to meet your demand.
Smart Filters
Maintaining a dust-free interior with the help of dust filters that cover front and bottom air intakes that are easy to access from the front on the case
Quick Release System
The innovative Quick release system on the left side of the case provides secure mounting of the left side panel, while allowing quick and easy access to the system
Dual Side Door
The front door has dual side mounting to better fit your work space
Storage Features
- Two dedicated SSD mounts cleanly placed behind the motherboard tray, featuring innovative new brackets for tool-free installation and removal
- The HDD cage system holds up to eight 3.5” or 2.5” drives and is more adaptable than ever, allowing the user to modify the case layout according to personal preference with more places to relocate the cages
- The ODD cage can easily be removed to gain additional interior space; the area can be freed up to allow for increased airflow, to provide a new place for HDD cage mounting or to make more room for water cooling components.
- Sturdy metal HDD trays provide excellent dampening features for the hard drives while providing better airflow through the cage with an updated, more open design
Specifications
| Model Number | FD-CA-DEF-R5-BK |
| 3.5" HDD/2.5" SSD Positions | 8 |
| 2.5" Dedicated SSD Unit Positions | 2 (fits SSDs up to 12 mm thick) |
| 5.25" Bays | 2 (removable) |
| Expansion Slots | 7 |
| Front Ports | 2 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0, Audio in/out, Power button with LED (blue), HDD activity LED (blue), Reset button |
| Total Fan Mounts | 9 |
| Front Fan | 2 x 120 / 140 mm (included 1 x Fractal Design Dynamic GP-14 fan @ 1000 RPM) |
| Top Fan | 3 x 120 / 140 mm |
| Rear Fan | 1 x 120 / 140 mm (included 1 x Fractal Design Dynamic GP-14 fan @ 1000 RPM) |
| Bottom Fan | 2 x 120 /140 mm |
| Side Fan | 1 x 120 /140 mm |
| Dust Filters | Front fans, Bottom fans (ejects from the front of the case) |
| Cable Routing Grommets | Yes |
| Fixed Velcro Straps | Yes |
| Captive Thumbscrews | Right side panel |
| Left Side Panel | Industrial sound-dampened steel |
| Right Side Panel | Industrial sound-dampened steel |
Compatibility
| Power Supply Type | ATX |
| Motherboard Compatibility | ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX |
| Front Radiator | 360, 280, 240, 140 or 120 mm (without drive bays) |
| Top Radiator | 420, 360, 280, 240, 140 or 120 mm (a thickness limitation of 55 mm for both radiator + fan applies on 420, 280 and 140 mm radiators; 420 and 360 mm radiators require removal of the ODD bay) |
| Rear Radiator | 120 or 140 mm |
| Bottom Radiator | 120 or 240 mm (Use of radiators in the bottom position limits the PSU length to 165 mm) |
| PSU Max Length | 190 /170 mm with a bottom 120 / 140 mm fan installed or 300 mm when not using any bottom fan location |
| GPU Max Length | 310 mm with the top HDD cage installed or 440 mm with the top cage removed |
| CPU Cooler Max Height | 180 mm |
| Cable Routing Space | 20 - 35 mm |
Dimensions
| Case Dimensions (W x H x D) | 232 x 451 x 521 mm |
| Case Dimensions - with Feet/Protrusions/Screws | 232 x 462 x 531 mm |
| Volume | 54.5 litres |
| Net Weight | 10.7 kg |
Other
| Warranty | 2 Years |
| Package Contents | Define R5 computer case, User manual, Accessory box |
| Additional information | Available for System Integrators |
Backed by a 2 year Fractal Design warranty.
