Fractal design’s define r3 was a huge hit
in 2011, helping to put a company that was new to the U.S. market on the map
and winning a number of awards in the process. But Fractal Design's case design
team didn't stop there. The company has been busy since the R3 launch, working
tirelessly to perfect the mid-tower PC case. And because good design doesn't
occur in a vacuum, Fractal Design has drawn on a valuable resource for help, in
the form of its customers Fractal Design's newest case, the Define R4 is the
result.
Define
R4 New & Improved – By You
All the things you loved
The Define R4 is instantly recognizable as
a Fractal Design case. It has the company's trademark understated design,
including an all-black interior finish accented by white fans, drive trays, and
expansion slot covers. R3 fans will also quickly recognize the subtle vertical
LED at the top of the front panel, the round chrome feet, and the convenient!
located controls and ports along the front edge of the top panel.
The case also has Fractal Design's
patent-pending ModuVent system fo managing ambient system noise. The interior
is lined with high-density noise-reducing material, and you can leave the
Define R4's top and side fan grilles covered, as well, if you want maximum
silence. If, on the other hand, you are going for maximum cooling, you can detach
the ModuVent panels over the fan grilles and install additional case fans.
& All the things you asked for
PC builders like you asked for a few
things, and Fractal Design listened. For instance, the Define R4 has a fan
speed control switch just inside the front door panel to the right of the
external drive bays. It has two internal drive cages, a five-bay cage that you
can remove with thumbscrews and/ or rotate 90 degrees for improved airflow, and
a three-bay cage that you can remove with a screwdriver. When the five-bay cage
is removed, the Define R4 supports graphics cards up to nearly 17 inches long.
You wanted easier access to front panel
fans and more room for radiators, so the Define R4 has a single, tool-less
removable fan holder beneath the front panel door that can accommodate two
front fans (one is included) or a 240 mm slim line radiator. There's room for a
second 240 mm slim line radiator beneath the top panel for dual-loop configs or
if you prefer to keep your fans up front.
You wanted more room for cable management,
so the Define R4 is wider, providing 26mm between the motherboard tray and the
right side panel. The tray itself includes thicker rubber grommets, a larger
CPU cutout for cooler installation, and spot on the back for mounting two SSDs.
You wanted the option for a side panel
window, so now you can order your Define R4 (which comes in Black Pearl, Arctic
White, or Titanium Grey) for $109 or add a side panel window for just $10 more.
