Fractal Design Define R6 - Mid Tower Computer Case - ATX - Optimized For High Airflow And Silent Computing with ModuVent Technology - PSU Shroud - Modular interior - Water-cooling ready - Black TG

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The bottom most front fan was so tight I had to remove the rubber anti-vibration pads that ship with noctua fans. I'm between the R6 and R5 at the moment, by the time I need to pull the trigger I will check what is available and go with the most cost effective options.

Removing the front panel, expectedly, demonstrates that the R6 could run way cooler with an open face -- but we’ll see if the enclosure makes-up for this in acoustic performance, as that is ultimately its marketing objective. GN’s Steve may think rubber grommets are a waste of money, but Fractal’s have a clever zig-zag pattern that allows small cables to be routed subtly. Since the R5’s release, we’ve reviewed both the Define C (and Meshify C) and given them very high marks. As usual, we’re starting with only temperatures for the Define R6 in different configurations, then we’ll look at comparative data with other cases.Results on this test platform cannot be compared to previous case benchmark results, as the platform has completely changed.

The spacious and fully adaptable framework of the Define R6 sports nine fan mounts, integrated PWM fan hub and support for radiators up to 420mm, making it the perfect platform for building your dream water loop.Neither opening the top cover nor the open layout had a significant effect on GPU temperature; this makes sense, as neither is particularly beneficial to the airflow path for the GPU. I knew I had full copies of all of my data on Dorothy and Dorothy was completely unaffected; a huge benefit of having a separate, dedicated backup server.

The one downside to the top filter not being a cheap square of mesh is that it is essentially the top of the case and must always be installed, or else there’s just a big ugly hole left behind. Details about the extent of our regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority are available from us on request.

If you can dream it, you can build it – the focus on modularity and possibilities offered by an open case layout means you're only limited by your imagination. The intakes around the front are massive and allow a lot more air through then any case fan is going to pull. Practical, robust, powerful and ultra-designed, it will satisfy gamers looking for a top-of-the-range case. This applies to the tempered glass panel as well, which means no holes in the glass with Frankenstein bolts through them.