Considering Fractal Design Define S but read that some HDDs cause vibration?

[yacoub]

Any feedback from owners? Is this a solid case? I read a couple reviews and it seems decent. Has what I'm looking for in quiet and dust filters and dynamic working space for various builds, but the tucked away vertical-oriented HDDs apparently can cause vibrations. Any owners experienced that?

Any recs for a similar case in design but without the vertical HDD mounts that might be worth checking out?

Thanks!

 

[Charlie98]

That looks like a new and improved version of the Core 1000, which uses a vertically mounted HDD plate. I've not had any problems with HDD vibration in that configuration, but Fractal uses rubber grommets on their HDD mounts, so I don't think it would be a problem in any event.

As far as an alternate, look no further than the rest of the Define series... pick one that fits your mobo and space requirements.

 

[yacoub]

Thanks, the R5 Blackout looks good, if a lot more expensive.

 

[sammykhalifa]

Thanks, the R5 Blackout looks good, if a lot more expensive.

Keep an eye out for sales on the R4.