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product_id: 28388959
title: "Fractal Design Define R5 - Mid Tower Computer Case - ATX - Optimized for High Airflow and Silent - 2X Fractal Design Dynamic GP-14 140mm Silent Fans Included - Water-Cooling Ready - Black"
brand: "fractal design"
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# 2x 140mm Dynamic GP-14 fans for optimal airflow Supports radiators up to 420mm top & 360mm front for water cooling High-density sound-absorbing material for silent operation Fractal Design Define R5 - Mid Tower Computer Case - ATX - Optimized for High Airflow and Silent - 2X Fractal Design Dynamic GP-14 140mm Silent Fans Included - Water-Cooling Ready - Black

**Brand:** fractal design
**Price:** $459.40
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## Summary

> 🖤 Silence Meets Performance — Build Bold, Stay Cool

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- **What is this?** Fractal Design Define R5 - Mid Tower Computer Case - ATX - Optimized for High Airflow and Silent - 2X Fractal Design Dynamic GP-14 140mm Silent Fans Included - Water-Cooling Ready - Black by fractal design
- **How much does it cost?** $459.40 with free shipping
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## Best For

- fractal design enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted fractal design brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Custom Cooling Freedom:** Easily configure up to 8 drives and multiple fan slots, plus extensive water-cooling support for peak thermal performance.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Powerhouse:** Dense noise-dampening materials and ModuVent covers keep your build stealthy without sacrificing airflow.
- • **Future-Proof Connectivity:** Front panel includes 2x USB 3.0 and 2x USB 2.0 ports, plus versatile 5.25" bays for optical drives or expansion modules.
- • **Sleek Scandinavian Design:** Minimalist black chassis with reversible door and premium build quality that fits any modern workspace.
- • **Dust-Resistant & Organized:** Dual dust filters and smart cable management with rubber grommets keep your system clean and clutter-free.

## Overview

The Fractal Design Define R5 is a mid-tower ATX case engineered for professionals who demand silent computing without compromising airflow or expandability. Featuring two ultra-quiet 140mm Dynamic GP-14 fans, high-density sound-absorbing materials, and extensive water-cooling support with radiator compatibility up to 420mm, it offers a perfect balance of silence, cooling, and modularity. Its sleek Scandinavian-inspired design includes reversible doors, multiple 5.25" bays, and front USB 3.0 ports, making it ideal for high-performance builds that blend functionality with understated style.

## Description

The Fractal Design Define R5 is the next evolution in the widely popular Define Series. Packed with intelligently designed enthusiast-oriented features delivering a silent case with powerful and expansive air and liquid cooling support, presented in a stunning Scandinavian inspired construction. The Define R5 case reaches the highest level of silent computing through strategically placed dense sound-absorbing material, ModuVent fan vent covers and finely tuned Dynamic Series fans. The Define R5 was designed with configurability in mind, accommodating up to 8 hard drives and all modern graphics card. Should you wish to expand your system with water cooling components or more fans the layout can easily be configured to meet your demand.

Review: Great for media PCs - There was clearly a lot of thought put into the design of this case. I got it mainly for its ability to hold a bunch of disk drives and optical drives, but was happy to find some other nice features. The sound-proofing on this is far above what I expected, somehow muting or at least heavily dampening the lot of fans and drives whirring. Airflow is also good. One thing to note this that the front IO doesn't support USB-C (seems to be the price to pay to claw back optical drives in cases). Otherwise, everything about the exterior is great. Sleek and sturdy (and quite heavy). I work with many cases both through my job and hobbies and this is one of the few that doesn't feel like it's an afterthought or cutting corners. Love it, would highly recommend.
Review: Great case. - This case is an excellent case. It has 2 USB2 and 2 USB3 in the front of the case. Which was a selling point for me. I wanted 4 USBs in the front and wanted at least 2 of them to be USB3. I love the case door that opens to expose the fans and the 5.2 drives. I.E the BluRay/DVD burner. Which it has 2 slots for. The door also can be reversed to open the other way. The material quality seems excellent. It comes with plenty of hardware for assembling. There is plenty of room on the inside for building. And plenty of places to tie off your wires. Along with nice holes cut out with rubber to run your wires. My only cons are this.. The case comes with a switch to run your fans. I ignored this feature and ran my fans to the motherboard so I could control them. If you use the case, it seems to just be on and off, or there might be a off,low,hi type deal. But I chose to go the MB route. The sound is louder than I was expecting. This was sold as a quiet case. With sound dampening materials. But it is as loud as my old case. Even with the top covers in place. I can still hear my CPU fan going. One of the big reasons I went with this case was because it was suppose to be quiet. This one is in my bedroom and stays on at all times. So I wanted something that was going to be quieter than my old case. This was not. I wouldnt say it is extra loud. But it isnt as quiet as advertised. OVERALL.. I would definitely recommend this case. If you dont care about the RGBs, or showing off the inside. This is a great case. If you need alot of spots for hard drives. If you want a case that helps keep the dust out. This is the case for you. It has 2 dust filters and the top of the case can be covered so dust doesnt fall into it. Also, it seems now a days. Cases are being made without the 5.25 drive spots. This has 2. You may not need a bluray burner. Or you can just get an external. BUT... That isnt the only thing these spots are for. If you would like to add an SD reader, a USBc, or just want to add extra USB spots. These can be used for that as well. Which is another reason I picked this case. So I can have a BR burner as well as a SD reader for cameras.

## Features

- Optimally Designed For Silent Computing With High Density Noise-Reducing Material Throughout The Case For Maximum Sound Absorption, While Not Compromising On Airflow And Cooling Capabilities.
- Extensive Water Cooling Support For A Case Of This Size; Housing Radiators Up To 420Mm In The Top And 360Mm In The Front.
- Equipped With New Tool-Less Moduvent Fan Slot Covers Allowing The User To Install More Fans If Desired Or Keep Fan Slots Covered To Maximize Sound Absorption.
- Including Two Fractal Design Dynamic Gp14 140Mm Fans Developed For Superlative Airflow While Still Maintaining Low Noise Levels.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00Q2Z11QE |
| Audio-out Ports (#) | 1 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #432 in Computer Cases |
| Brand | Fractal Design |
| Color | Black |
| Computer Memory Type | PC1066 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,951) |
| Date First Available | November 25, 2014 |
| Department | Default Category |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 21.5 x 23 x 13 inches |
| Item Weight | 23.6 pounds |
| Item model number | FDCADEFR5BK |
| Language | English, English, English |
| Manufacturer | Fractal Design |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 2 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 2 |
| Operating System | Microsoft |
| Product Dimensions | 21.5 x 23 x 13 inches |
| Series | Fractal Design Define R5 Black |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Fractal Design
- **Case Type:** Mid Tower
- **Color:** Black
- **Cooling Method:** Air
- **Fan Size:** 140 Millimeters
- **Material:** Aluminum
- **Model Name:** Fractal Design Define R5 Black
- **Motherboard Compatability:** ATX
- **Power Supply Mounting Type:** Bottom Mount
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Gaming

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How many fans are included and what sizes are they?**
A: Case comes with 2 140 mm fans,one mounted in front,one mounted in rear. I moved the one from rear to front, use 120mm radiator in rear w/120 mm fan and added another 120 mm fan in bottom between psu and hdd rack, running nice and cool with amd 9370 and gtx 970.and quiet!

**Q: how many 5.25 inch and 2.5 inch dvd/bd or card reader drive slots are in the front?**
A: There are two 5.25 inch bays but you'll need an adapter If you want to use one for a 2.5.

**Q: Do I need any particular tools to build a PC with this case?**
A: At most a phillips screwdriver.  This is the best designed case I think I've ever had.  100% modular.  You can place the PS on all four corners (top and bottom).  Both side panels come off easily and the off side has places to mount multiple SSDs so they are away from the heat, and a place to easily run the power cables.  Al six sides can host multiple fans up to 140mm in size.  Tons of room.

**Q: How tall is this case**
A: About 18.19" like the description says

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for media PCs
*by B***. on July 14, 2025*

There was clearly a lot of thought put into the design of this case. I got it mainly for its ability to hold a bunch of disk drives and optical drives, but was happy to find some other nice features. The sound-proofing on this is far above what I expected, somehow muting or at least heavily dampening the lot of fans and drives whirring. Airflow is also good. One thing to note this that the front IO doesn't support USB-C (seems to be the price to pay to claw back optical drives in cases). Otherwise, everything about the exterior is great. Sleek and sturdy (and quite heavy). I work with many cases both through my job and hobbies and this is one of the few that doesn't feel like it's an afterthought or cutting corners. Love it, would highly recommend.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great case.
*by J***H on August 31, 2022*

This case is an excellent case. It has 2 USB2 and 2 USB3 in the front of the case. Which was a selling point for me. I wanted 4 USBs in the front and wanted at least 2 of them to be USB3. I love the case door that opens to expose the fans and the 5.2 drives. I.E the BluRay/DVD burner. Which it has 2 slots for. The door also can be reversed to open the other way. The material quality seems excellent. It comes with plenty of hardware for assembling. There is plenty of room on the inside for building. And plenty of places to tie off your wires. Along with nice holes cut out with rubber to run your wires. My only cons are this.. The case comes with a switch to run your fans. I ignored this feature and ran my fans to the motherboard so I could control them. If you use the case, it seems to just be on and off, or there might be a off,low,hi type deal. But I chose to go the MB route. The sound is louder than I was expecting. This was sold as a quiet case. With sound dampening materials. But it is as loud as my old case. Even with the top covers in place. I can still hear my CPU fan going. One of the big reasons I went with this case was because it was suppose to be quiet. This one is in my bedroom and stays on at all times. So I wanted something that was going to be quieter than my old case. This was not. I wouldnt say it is extra loud. But it isnt as quiet as advertised. OVERALL.. I would definitely recommend this case. If you dont care about the RGBs, or showing off the inside. This is a great case. If you need alot of spots for hard drives. If you want a case that helps keep the dust out. This is the case for you. It has 2 dust filters and the top of the case can be covered so dust doesnt fall into it. Also, it seems now a days. Cases are being made without the 5.25 drive spots. This has 2. You may not need a bluray burner. Or you can just get an external. BUT... That isnt the only thing these spots are for. If you would like to add an SD reader, a USBc, or just want to add extra USB spots. These can be used for that as well. Which is another reason I picked this case. So I can have a BR burner as well as a SD reader for cameras.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I think they just earned a lifelong customer.
*by D***. on April 13, 2018*

I used to buy Antec cases and on a suggestion I bought a Lian-Li for my older build, but wear and tear on it and it was ugly on the outside. I wanted something sleek, minimal and no side glass as I am not one of those LED and tempered glass peasants. I don’t need a damn nightclub in my computer whilst I game. I want raw horsepower and class and this case adds class and style to any build. First off the heft of the thing is amazing. The frame and sound dampening material make the case a bit heavy, but it feels great! It feels like my money went into a quality product. The sheer amount of customization inside the case blew me away. I removed the entire optical drive cage and top HDD cage for better airflow for my build (I don’t have 8 hard drives lol) with just a few screws. Add the nice “stealth” SSD mounts behind the motherboard and the inside looks clean and maximizes the airflow inside. On the back side are three Velcro straps to help with cable management as well as rubber openings for either cables or tubes if you went the water cooling route. The included fans push a nice amount of air through the case and with the internal 3 speed fan controller included in the case I can put them on the highest speed for those summer days where I need to keep the rig cooler and yet you CANNOT hear the damn things. If it wasn’t for me actually using my rig I would not know the damn thing is even on because it is almost SILENT when it is right next to me. Hell my CPU cooler is louder than and damn case fans when they are on the max speed! I almost want to tear the whole thing apart just to rebuild it again because it was an amazing experience. Amazing product quality and design! You have earned yourself a lifelong customer.

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