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Fractal Design Define R5 Midi Tower Black
SKU
FD-CA-DEF-R5-BK
£109.43
In stock
ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX, 2 x 5.25", 8 x 3.5", USB 2.0 x 2, USB 3.0 x 2
- 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
- Maintaining a dust-free interior with the help of dust filters that cover front and bottom air intakes that are easy to access from the front on the case
- Newly configured front door with dual side mounting to better fit your work space
- Highlighting 2 dedicated SSD mounts cleanly placed behind the motherboard tray that feature innovative new brackets delivering a tool-free installation and removal
- The HDD cage system holds up to eight 3.5” or 2.5” drives and is more adaptable than ever, allowing the user to modify the case layout according to personal preference with more places to relocate the cages
- The ODD cage can easily be removed to gain additional interior space; the area can be freed up to allow for increased airflow, to provide a new place for HDD cage mounting or to make more room for water cooling components
- Sturdy metal HDD trays provide excellent dampening features for the hard drives while providing better airflow through the cage with an updated, more open design
- The new and innovative Quick Release System on the left side of the case provides secure mounting of the left side panel, yet grants quick and easy access to the system
- Three-speed fan controller is strategically integrated in the front panel and supports up to 3 fans
- Define R5 model is available with window side panel
Category: Computer Cases
Form factor | Midi Tower |
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Type | PC |
Product colour | Black |
Supported motherboard form factors | ATX,Micro ATX,Mini-ITX |
EAN | 7350041082583 |
Manufacturer | Fractal Design |
Availability | Y |
Product Manuals (HTML) |
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Smart filters
Maintaining a dust-free interior with the help of dust filters that cover front and bottom air intakes that are easy to access from the front on the case

Quick release system
The innovative Quick release system on the left side of the case provides secure mounting of the left side panel, while allowing quick and easy access to the system

Dual side door
The front door has dual side mounting to better fit your work space
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.
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.
Technical details | |
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Number of 5.25" bays | 2 |
Number of 3.5" bays | 8 |
Number of 2.5" bays | 2 |
Number of internal 3.5" bays | 8 |
Supported motherboard form factors | ATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX |
Supported HDD sizes | 2.5,3.5,5.25" |
Side window | No |
Reset button | Yes |
Number of internal 5.25" bays | 2 |
Built-in speaker(s) | No |
Product colour | Black |
Number of expansion slots | 7 |
Maximum CPU cooler height | 18 cm |
Maximum graphics card length | 44 cm |
Maximum PSU length | 30 cm |
Type | PC |
Form factor | Midi Tower |
Harmonized System (HS) code | 84733080 |
Indication | |
LED indicators | Yes |
Illumination | No |
Ergonomics | |
Reset button | Yes |
LED indicators | Yes |
Cable management | Yes |
Design | |
Anti-dust filter | Yes |
Number of external 5.25" bays | 2 |
Number of 5.25" bays | 2 |
Number of 3.5" bays | 8 |
Number of 2.5" bays | 2 |
Number of internal 3.5" bays | 8 |
Supported motherboard form factors | ATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX |
Side window | No |
Reset button | Yes |
Number of internal 5.25" bays | 2 |
LED indicators | Yes |
Illumination | No |
Cable management | Yes |
Built-in speaker(s) | No |
Product colour | Black |
Number of expansion slots | 7 |
Maximum CPU cooler height | 18 cm |
Maximum graphics card length | 44 cm |
Maximum PSU length | 30 cm |
Type | PC |
Form factor | Midi Tower |
Power supply | |
Power supply included | No |
Power supply location | Bottom |
Ports & interfaces | |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
Audio input | Yes |
Audio output | Yes |
USB 2.0 ports quantity | 2 |
Cooling | |
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Front radiator installed | No |
Front radiator sizes supported | 120,140,240,280,360 mm |
Rear radiator installed | No |
Rear radiator sizes supported | 120,140 mm |
Top radiator installed | No |
Top radiator sizes supported | 120,140,240,280,360,420 mm |
Front fans installed | 1x 140 mm |
Number of front fans supported (max) | 2 |
Front fans diameters supported | 120,140 mm |
Number of side fans supported (max) | 1 |
Side fans diameters supported | 120,140 mm |
Rear fans installed | 1x 140 mm |
Number of rear fans supported (max) | 1 |
Rear fans diameters supported | 120,140 mm |
Number of top fans supported (max) | 3 |
Top fans diameters supported | 120,140 mm |
Number of bottom fans supported (max) | 2 |
Bottom fans diameters supported | 120,140 mm |
Liquid cooling capability | Yes |
Storage | |
Supported HDD sizes | 2.5,3.5,5.25" |
Packaging content | |
Manual | Yes |
Weight & dimensions | |
Width | 232 mm |
Depth | 531 mm |
Height | 462 mm |
Weight | 10.7 kg |
Packaging data | |
Package width | 327 mm |
Package height | 615 mm |
Package depth | 540 mm |
Package weight | 12.5 kg |
Manual | Yes |
Logistics data | |
Harmonized System (HS) code | 84733080 |
Other features | |
Manual | Yes |
Harmonized System (HS) code | 84733080 |
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