Fractal Design Define R4 Review

👤by David Mitchelson Comments 📅17-09-12
Interior

After removing two thumbscrews on either side the panels simply slide away. Now, I’ve reviewed a number of silent chassis recently and there is something distinctly different with R4 – the side panels are significantly thicker and even feel better quality than rival cases. On the inside of the side panels. Fractal Design haven’t used foam but have furnished the panels with a thick synthetic material that is higher in quality and has better noise damping properties.


The inside of side panels


With the side panels removed we now have a good overview of the internal layout of R4. R4 can entertain M-ATX and ATX motherboards and has a number of cable management grommets to maintain good cable management.

Combining a two-tone powder coating and tool-less design; R4 achieves style and functionality. All cables routed from the front panel controls are sleeved in black plastic insulating material.

Fractal Design have given R4 the added bonus of being able to house two 2.5” drives on the back of the motherboard tray, this is a nice option to have and means the drives are kept away from the system.


An overview of R4



Behind the motherboard tray – cable management grommets galore


Inside, at the bottom of R4 there are rubber mounts for cushioning the PSU and next to this there are mounting holes for attaching an optional 120/140mm fan. Covering both sections is a large dust filter which is removable by pulling from the rear of the chassis.


The PSU seating area


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