Results 1 to 8 of 8

Thread: Fractal Design Define C

  1. #1
    HEXUS.admin
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Posts
    31,709
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked
    2,073 times in 719 posts

    Fractal Design Define C

    A sleeker ATX alternative to the popular Define S.
    Read more.

  2. #2
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Posts
    281
    Thanks
    15
    Thanked
    15 times in 11 posts

    Re: Fractal Design Define C

    The Define R5 is currently my choice for the new PC, however it's big, bulky, too wide to fit by my desk (just) and I don't need all that space inside. So this would have been a dream if it were as good.

    My main objective is noise reduction though and it seems that the space restrictions here (combined with the overall design?) are just too much of a compromise. Shame.

  3. #3
    Registered+
    Join Date
    Nov 2016
    Location
    Wales
    Posts
    27
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked
    1 time in 1 post
    • realnikb's system
      • CPU:
      • Core i5-6600K
      • Memory:
      • 16GB Corsair LED DDR4
      • Storage:
      • 1TB Samsung 960 Pro M.2, 2x1TB Samsung 850 Evo SSD
      • Graphics card(s):
      • GTX 1080
      • Case:
      • Corsair 460x RGB
      • Monitor(s):
      • Acer X34 Predator
      • Internet:
      • Plusnet... yay =/

    Re: Fractal Design Define C

    Man that thing is deceptively spacious. I'm not entirely sure not having USB Type-C on the front is worth a note in the "The Bad" section, I mean there's not many cases at that price point that actually do have USB Type-C.

    I think arguably the same goes for the 120mm fans rather than including 140mm - if you were to add both these on it would have pushed the cost of the case up slightly and then they're getting into a different market/price point entirely.

  4. #4
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Posts
    12
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked
    0 times in 0 posts
    • DavidCane's system
      • Motherboard:
      • Asrock Z97M OC Formula
      • CPU:
      • Intel i5 4690k
      • Memory:
      • 16GB DDR3-1600
      • Storage:
      • 2x Samsung 850 Evo 500GB SSD
      • Graphics card(s):
      • MSI GTX980 4G Gamig
      • PSU:
      • Seasonic X750
      • Case:
      • Raijintek Styx
      • Operating System:
      • Windows 10 64 Bit
      • Monitor(s):
      • Dell U2715H

    Re: Fractal Design Define C

    The Define C, or C Mini are top of my shopping list at the moment. My current build is a Raijintek Styx which manages to be small'ish but can get noisy when underload. The airflow is really tricky, so I'd been planning a case change and struggling to decide between the S340 Elite and the Phanteks Enthoo Evolv mATX.

    Now my choice is between the Define C and the Define C Mini

    I look forward to seeing the watercooling builds that people manage to fit into these as that's definitely part of my 2017 plan.

  5. #5
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Jan 2017
    Posts
    2
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked
    0 times in 0 posts

    Re: Fractal Design Define C

    Quick question on your nice review. Specs say that only a psu with a length not longer than 175mm is supported. On your pictures i can see that you've used a dark power pro (180mm). Did that go easy or was it a tight squeeze? Did it work with the psu sled?

    Thank you in advance for your reply!

  6. #6
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Jan 2017
    Posts
    2
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked
    0 times in 0 posts

    Re: Fractal Design Define C

    Hi, quick question. The psu that you've used for the review is 180mm (dark power pro), specs state that 175mm is the max supported lenghth. Did this go easy or was it a tight fit? Did the psu sled fit, because it seems there is a small 'bump' at the end of that.

    Thanks for your reply!

  7. #7
    Registered+
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Posts
    22
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked
    2 times in 2 posts

    Re: Fractal Design Define C

    Now this is cool, I have two Fractal cases and I love them, but ATX cases are just too big. My Fractal Design Nano S is great and if the perfect size imo. How does the C compare to the Nano S sizewise?

  8. #8
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Posts
    281
    Thanks
    15
    Thanked
    15 times in 11 posts

    Re: Fractal Design Define C

    Quote Originally Posted by ToastQ View Post
    How does the C compare to the Nano S sizewise?
    Wouldn't that information be on Fractal's website ?

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •