Fractal Design Define R3 Review

👤by David Mitchelson Comments 📅03-01-12
Interior

With the side panels removed we can see inside R3 and it has a good layout with tool-less mechanisms throughout, cable management grommets and adequate space for component installation.


A decent layout with tool-less design for installation of devices



Behind the motherboard tray – cable management grommets and HDD access


The PSU mounting area has rubber pads for cushioning the PSU and preventing vibration/scratching. The underside of course has a removable filter should you choose to install the PSU with the fan on the underneath. Next to the PSU area is a fan mounting bracket for attaching a 120mm fan. Those with a longer PSU will need to remove this bracket as it can cause obstruction.


The PSU mounting area with anti-vibration pads


Above this are 7x PCI expansion slot covers with ventilation holes for better airflow and thumbscrews for easy removal.


7x PCI expansion slot covers – with ventilation and thumbscrews


Over the page we will continue our tour of the internal elements of R3.

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