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[UN-DEAD] Fractal Design Define R4 $79 Shipped Free

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So this is a "quiet" case, not an "airflow" case, I take it?

I need some new cases with better airflow. I have one Raidmax Tornado (but the fans spin so slowly), and one Rosewill Redbone (better, but still gets kinda warm).

I really liked the Antec 300, with the full complement of fans, but those cases are pretty heavy.
 
For anyone looking for an ATX case, I think this is one of the best options available. And perhaps the best option that tries to match silence with quality air flow.

I just put a 4790k build into this case and I really like it. I'm running 4 140mm PWM fans, 3 intake 1 outtake, in addition to the CPU fan, all attached to a Swiftech fan splitter. I haven't overclocked anything yet, nor changed any fan settings as it's quiet and fast enough so far. Fractal did send me some extra feet that I attached to the default feet so I could raise the case to help with the bottom intake.

I also really like the extra space behind the motherboard tray and it has helped a tremendous amount with cable management. I don't have a lot of hardware in my R4 at the moment, but it is the cleanest and coolest build I've ever put together. I'm really impressed with the case.

As to weight, I am coming from an Antec 180 and it is considerably lighter while maintaining a very solid build quality. And I don't feel like I am missing anything in regards to expansion.
 
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I've had the previous revision (r3) for over two years now. It is by far the best case I've ever owned, and will probably hold on to it for a few more years at minimum.
 
FYI, both hard drive cages can be removed to improve airflow, which is what I did. I have an SSD velcrod to the back of the motherboard tray and a 3.5" drive mounted in one of the 5.25" bays (bluray reader in the other), which is more than enough for my storage needs considering I have a NAS as well.
 
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voodoo7817 said:
FYI, both hard drive cages can be removed to improve airflow, which is what I did. I have an SSD velcrod to the back of the motherboard tray and a 3.5" drive mounted in one of the 5.25" bays (bluray reader in the other), which is more than enough for my storage needs considering I have a NAS as well.
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I wonder if I can do the same with my R3 version. I'll have to look when I get home today.
 
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