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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I know not everyone can implement a backup strategy like the above; but if you can, you should consider it. We never bothered to review Fractal’s popular Define R5--by the time we got a chance, it was already old news. We’ve praised Fractal in the past for high build quality and logical layouts, and the R6 continues that trend. Since Fractal sent us the proper PCIe riser cable, we didn’t have to strap everything together with zip ties and the GPU and CPU coolers didn’t make contact--this is just how it is with air-cooled components in this configuration.

Fractal have always had good airflow in their cases and a lot of them allow mounting 1-2 bottom intake fans too.

slot GPU mount, compatible with the Fractal Design Flex VRC-25 PCIE x16 Vertical GPU Riser Kit, showcases your graphics hardware with full visibility and secure fastening (sold separately). Finance is only available to permanent UK residents aged >18, subject to status, terms and conditions apply. More hair would actually get picked up by the front fans, and pulled into the front filter, as I had to clean that a lot more often than the bottom filter.

Designed from the ground up, the Define R6 goes beyond iteration with a profound stride of innovation - the latest and largest step in the legacy of the world-renowned Define Series. The 800 doesn’t have a TG version, though, so for now the Define R6 has little competition in its specific niche. Opening the top had a much less dramatic, but still significant impact on temperature, and average CPU temperature was 52. 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. This could change with different fan configurations or liquid cooling, but judging purely by the numbers, Fractal has the advantage.

With the tops sealed and fans at max RPM, the cases are equal in noise levels and GPU cooling, but the Define C has superior CPU cooling.

i too am annoyed by the multitude of glass side cases with no option for solid (or, especially, sound dampening) panels. Improved third generation ModuVent technology allows an effortless transition from metal-clad sound dampened top panel to filtered high airflow multi-fan ventilation.A metal cover obscures the drive from external view in the standard layout, like the Cooler Master C700P. Details about the extent of our regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority are available from us on request. On the Define R6 the PSU shroud is riveted, and the shroud surface definitely isn't perforated enough for good airflow so might as well forget it. It doesn’t pop out all the way, though, and needs to be lifted from inside the case, which makes it feel a little pointless. This forces testing of case fan performance in addition to the case's air channeling and airstream design.