fractal r3 - this doesnt look right...

Amleto · 11 Jun 2011 at 10:48

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The side panel doesnt meet the front properly.

worthy of a return?

Evoss · 11 Jun 2011 at 11:16

Comparing it to this pic, I think you should return it, but wait for someone with an R3 to comment first id say.

joxang · 11 Jun 2011 at 12:45

Every day a new dodgy Fractal case...

Their quality control must consist of a bunch of lobotomised monkeys.

Evoss · 11 Jun 2011 at 12:50

joxang said:
Every day a new dodgy Fractal case...

Their quality control must consist of a bunch of lobotomised monkeys.

Indeed, more problems do seem to be popping up.

Amleto · 11 Jun 2011 at 13:45

looking at that other pic, there is a BIG difference - it's going back :-/

hyperst · 11 Jun 2011 at 13:54

has the front come unclipped, or if it is a new case check for damaged clips, the fronts do just pop off and it could just need a push back in.

Amleto · 11 Jun 2011 at 14:21

no. the front meets the top section flush.

jammir · 11 Jun 2011 at 18:04

Is the rear of the panel flush with the back of the case where the thumb screws go?

Amleto · 11 Jun 2011 at 20:55

no it doesnt - I thought this* was a feature, but looking closer it just looks as though it has been abused by the courier.

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that edge should be straight at the ends (where the thumb screws go) according to this:
http://www.quietpc.com/files/images/products/fd-definer2-rear-large.jpg

I thought it was 'normal' becaues it is the same on all for thumb screw positions (it's the same on the other panel as well).

Someone has dropped it, and the thumb screws have been pushed into the case - the case is actually bent at the back as well.

jammir · 11 Jun 2011 at 21:11

get that sent back mate.

Amleto · 11 Jun 2011 at 21:31

yep, gotta be sent back - and now I dont have a case to put everything back in because I just made wifey a new build in my old case.

jammir · 11 Jun 2011 at 21:49

just run a open rig for now

but im sure you will be happy with the case when its replaced really like my white one.

Evoss · 11 Jun 2011 at 22:16

Defo looks bent xD Send it back. Best of luck

Amleto · 16 Jun 2011 at 19:45

fractal case now has added toothbrush:

mrk · 17 Jun 2011 at 12:54

Dea924 · 17 Jun 2011 at 13:51

looks better already

!

mundstick · 17 Jun 2011 at 14:15

Was looking at getting this case soon as well... thats put me right off!

Amleto · 17 Jun 2011 at 17:55

it's the bad packaging - there is NO foam protection around the rear thumb screws. They sliced it off because the screws stick out a bit more than the case :rolleyes:

So it doesnt take much force to start putting pressure on the screws, which are positioned at the base of the box iirc...

I shall be inspecting the box very carefully upon the replacement's arrival.

marc1024 · 17 Jun 2011 at 20:37

Amleto said:
it's the bad packaging - there is NO foam protection around the rear thumb screws. They sliced it off because the screws stick out a bit more than the case

So it doesnt take much force to start putting pressure on the screws, which are positioned at the base of the box iirc...

I shall be inspecting the box very carefully upon the replacement's arrival.

you getting another fractal case? nooooooooooooooo! i honestly though they where good cases but every day on other forums is a new problem with them. Your replacement has a chance to be just as bad or worse.

alex24 · 17 Jun 2011 at 20:44

This must be the 6th or 7th Fractal case damaged in transit I've heard about, and I don't actively seek these cases out. Clearly they have a serious packaging issue to sort out. I wonder if fractal or the retailers are claiming anything back from the couriers.