We’ve taken a look at R4’s features whilst without any hardware installed but this is only part of the story. Installing kit inside the chassis helps us to identify any pitfalls (if any) and observe clearance benefits.

The entire installation process is a breeze thanks to a combination of space, clearance and tool-less mechanisms. Being a mid-tower chassis we installed our ATX system within R4 and as you can see it handles this form factor nicely. At the top of the chassis there are rubber grommets to support cable management options for CPU power and cooling fans. Thanks to the clearance behind the motherboard tray and other areas; keeping the inside of the system tidy is easy.





In order to install HDDs inside R4 drives must be installed within one of the provided trays. The HDD trays support both 2.5” and 3.5”, screws simply need to be applied on the underside of the drive. We’ve seen these trays on previous Fractal Design cases.



In the next section we will be discovering clearance options available for key components, inside R4.