Fractal Design Define R5 Mid-Tower Case (Black) $84.99 + Free S&H

ShrewdHamster7373

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great case for home server

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polyspecific

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great case for home server

This right here. I've been running one of these for years. Excellent case @ $130… this price makes me want to buy it and find a use

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Irons82

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Have this case since 2015. 2-3 motherboards later it's still running strong. I can't ask more for a case. If anything this case lack, it's the new USB-C port and USB 3.2 available on the newer Define R7. Easy fix by adding in a panel: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...UTF8&psc=1

Otherwise, you won't find a better case under $100. It's quiet, great airflow, space for all your accessories and extra HDD's, and it's built like a tank.

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maxandcheese

Aug 05, 2024 03:56 PM

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maxandcheeseAug 05, 2024 03:56 PM

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Great case especially for this price.

You can also pick up a pair of 5.25 to 2.5 cage and fit 8 more 2.5 SSDs and the case supports two more SSD mounting points behind the motherboard I believe.

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I've had this case in my Deal Alerts. Finally when it's time to buy it, I realize my GPU is too long Mad

racker15

Aug 05, 2024 06:37 PM

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I've had this case in my Deal Alerts. Finally when it's time to buy it, I realize my GPU is too long

You sure its too long? I had a 4090 in there, need to remove a HDD cage which is fine unless you are planning to have many 3.5" HDDs?

GPU max length: 310 mm with the top HDD cage installed or 440 mm with the top cage removed

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You sure its too long? I had a 4090 in there, need to remove the lower HDD cage which is fine unless you are planning to have 5+ 3.5" HDDs?

I have an Asus Strix 3090 (319mm) and 7 3.5" HDDs. The case with the cage installed only allows 310mm.

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racker15

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I have an Asus Strix 3090 (319mm) and 7 3.5" HDDs. The case with the cage installed only allows 310mm.

7x HDD. AND a big GPU, ok. Thats tricky. Depending on the exact motherboard PCIE position it MIGHT work with "Optional Top Cage Position 2" and "Optional Bottom Cage Position 1"

https://www.fractal-design.com/ap...manual.pdf

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batotman

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I've had this in white since 2013. Planning a new build (prolly 15th gen Intel after the latest debacle).

Fantastic case. Quiet. Have had it running 24/7 for 11+ years. Plenty of bays for mass storage. 1070Ti card fwiw. I don't really game at al. But this almost half price of the R7 soooooo

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Wiznaz

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7x HDD. AND a big GPU, ok. Thats tricky. Depending on the exact motherboard PCIE position it MIGHT work with "Optional Top Cage Position 2" and "Optional Bottom Cage Position 1"

https://www.fractal-design.com/ap...manual.pdf

5 of them are 10+ year old 4TB drives that are probably due for retirement. I can buy an 18TB or 20TB drive and eliminate this issue.

racker15

Aug 05, 2024 07:09 PM

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5 of them are 10+ year old 4TB drives that are probably due for retirement. I can buy an 18TB or 20TB drive and eliminate this issue.

yeah and if its always-on, thats 15 kWh a month saved

HappyHelper

Sep 06, 2024 06:57 AM

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It's now $74.99

Product Description:	Take advantage of a modular layout and easy access with the Define R5 Mid-Tower Case in black from Fractal Design. Featuring ample space for components and convenient entry via the side and front of the case, the Define R5 is intended to provide a computer case that fits your build. Two removable, external 5.25" drive bays sit behind the hinged front panel. Inside the case, there are eight bays accommodating 2.5 or 3.5" drives, as well as two mounting positions behind the motherboard specifically for 2.5" SSDs. Seven expansion slots are also present, so you can install plenty of adapter cards, including a GPU up to 12.20" when the case is in its default configuration. However, by removing the top HDD cage, users can install graphics cards up to 17.32". CPU coolers up to 7.09" are also supported, as are PSUs up to 11.81" in the default configuration. However, PSU size is limited to 6.69 or 7.48" when a 140 or 120mm fan is installed in the bottom of the case.
Product SKU:	1561224
2_x_525_drive_bays:	8 x 2.5/3.5" Drive Bays
atx_micro-atx_mini-itx_support:	Quick-Release Left-Side Panel
audio_io:	1x 3.5 mm Input1x 3.5 mm Output
box_dimensions_lxwxh:	24.1 x 21 x 12.9"
cable_management_space:	0.79" / 20 mm
cpu_cooler_height:	7.09" / 180 mm
dimensions_w_x_h_x_d:	9.13 x 18.19 x 20.91" / 232 x 462 x 531 mm
display_outputs:	No
drive_mounting_non-bay:	Motherboard Tray2x 2.5"
expansion_slots:	7x Full Height
external_drive_bays:	2x 5.25"
fan_controller_included:	Yes
fan_mounting:	Bottom2x 120 mmor 2x 140 mmFront2x 120/140 mmRear1x 120/140 mmSide1x 120/140 mmTop3x 120/140 mm
fans_included:	Front:1x 140 mm Non-LED (1000 rpm)Rear:1x 140 mm Non-LED (1000 rpm)
filter_locations:	Bottom, Front
internal_drive_bays:	8x 2.5/3.5"
io:	2x USB-A (USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1)2x USB-A (USB 2.0)
material:	Steel
maximum_gpu_length:	12.20" / 310 mm
maximum_psu_length:	11.81" / 300 mm
maximum_radiator_size:	Bottom:240 mmFront:360 mmRear:140 mmTop:420 mm
mediamemory_card_slot:	No
motherboard_support:	ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
package_weight:	27.095 lb
psu_mounting_location:	Bottom
supported_psu_size:	ATX
tool-less_design:	Thumbscrews
weight:	23.59 lb / 10.7 kg
windowed_panel:	No

Fractal Design Define R5 Mid-Tower Case (Black) $84.99 + Free S&H

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