Fractal Design Define R5

[cloudlaws]

So the new Define R5 came out a couple weeks back and I was wondering what peoples opinions on the case are? For those who have yet to see it, it is basically a revised r4, dealing with previous criticisms and including new features that other brands have started to integrate.

Anyone with any experience with this or previous cases by Define. Experience of the noise dampening would be nice to hear (no pun intended)

Thanks!

[LANCode41]

Can't say I ever have but I've ordered the r5, only problem I'm not sure is the Asus P9x79-e ws is compatible because pcpartspicker says its not. can anyone confirm?

[Joshyy]

Can't say I ever have but I've ordered the r5, only problem I'm not sure is the Asus P9x79-e ws is compatible because pcpartspicker says its not. can anyone confirm?

The P9x79-E is E-ATX form factor. One of the largest out there, the Define R5 only supports ATX, Micro ATX and Mini ITX

So to your answer your question. It is not compatible according to Fractal, you'll need an E-ATX case.

[LANCode41]

The P9x79-E is E-ATX form factor. One of the largest out there, the Define R5 only supports ATX, Micro ATX and Mini ITX

So to your answer your question. It is not compatible according to Fractal, you'll need an E-ATX case.

Thanks. By any chance would you know if the corsair h80i is compatible with this case. Sorry for all these questions I'm new to pc building and pc parts checker says its not but the r4 is.

[Joshyy]

Thanks. By any chance would you know if the corsair h80i is compatible with this case. Sorry for all these questions I'm new to pc building and pc parts checker says its not but the r4 is.

There is no reason the H80i isn't compatible. It will fit into the 120mm rear exhaust without any issues.

[LANCode41]

There is no reason the H80i isn't compatible. It will fit into the 120mm rear exhaust without any issues.

Thanks again

[Akosiipatriick]

H80i is compatible at rear exhaust

[LANCode41]

Thanks. One more thing would you know if the windforce gtx 970 gaming graphics card would fit in this case with both dive cages in?

[spolsh]

Noise wise, the only issue I encountered was with Seagate barracuda 3tb drives. they just seemed to set the whole case vibrating. swapped out to an old 1tb wd green and a 2tb Samsung, and it's so much better. The case seemed to "hum" with the Seagate drives, but they do seem very noisy drives to me anyway.

[w0463167]

im looking at ordering one soon, anyone know if the h90 will fit at the rear?

its that or a noctua air cooler.. i want silence, but im not actually sure if there will be a noticeable difference between the two in this case

[pledgerwood]

I think it is really good. If you have a define R4, it isn't worth the upgrade, but i do think that you should buy the R5 if you have neither. There are some very good and useful upgrades.