Fractal Design Define R6

ChocAndGray · 2 Jan 2018 at 21:07

This is the first Fractal case that's actually made me want it.

I've had the Define Mini C and Nano S (smaller I know) and while they've been solid and very functional, they've never been anything more. The R6 changes that for me....

TheGez · 2 Jan 2018 at 23:53

Danny75 said:
I remember Fractal posting a youtube comment on one of the vid reviews, correcting what was said by one of the reviewers - with the shroud you refer to, at the back, there is still the ability to place three SSDs or two HDDs at the bottom.

I wonder how the drives will be mounted at the bottom. The PSU shroud and the bottom of the case has no mounts.

Danny75 · 3 Jan 2018 at 02:29

Sorry @TheGez, you're right, seems I didn't remember the comment altogether accurately:

Fractal Design Support 1 week ago
Just wanted to mention one thing that Jay forgot to mention about the new Define R6. That modular HDD plate that he removed can actually be shifted back into the case to be in line with the motherboard plate. Then on the backside of that HDD plate, you can still mount two 3.5" HDD's on it. So you wouldn't lose all 3.5" HDD support. Great review otherwise Jay!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3r4bIan9Vs

So not at the bottom, but still fits two 3.5". Should be pretty easy to fit an aftermarket dual HDD cage at the bottom anyway, on top of some foam (I've done that with my own case to prevent vibration), and strap it in place, or even bungee the drives if there's holes in the right places for the cords. So one way or another, four 3.5" is doable even with the plate at the back.

khemist · 3 Jan 2018 at 13:10

Ordered the Black version with window, not sure when the Gunmetal would be in stock and i want to get started on switching over while i'm on holiday.

Should be here tomorrow.

Random Guy Esq. · 3 Jan 2018 at 19:55

Have admired Fractal cases from afar for a while now. Might finally join the "club" with the R6.

Raumarik · 3 Jan 2018 at 20:15

Monkeyspaz5000 said:
It was the black one with white innards.

going to share any build pics later? I'd be keen to see them!

khemist · 3 Jan 2018 at 21:21

Will take a few.

JediFragger · 3 Jan 2018 at 23:32

Do we think they'll do an all white one? Am guessing it's likely in a couple of months.

khemist · 4 Jan 2018 at 00:08

Yeah they have mentioned doing it at a later date.

JediFragger · 4 Jan 2018 at 00:57

Great, thanks.

shaf · 4 Jan 2018 at 08:37

Just ordered R6 Tempered Glass Black.

Should be here tomorrow.

That's four fractal design cases in the house. How did that happen?

khemist · 4 Jan 2018 at 11:21

I've got three just now although this is my fourth Fractal case, got 2 x 360 rads coming with it as well, RX360 at the front and EX360 for the roof.

Never had two x 360 rads in a case before so i'm looking forward to see how the temps are.

shaf · 4 Jan 2018 at 11:33

khemist said:
I've got three just now although this is my fourth Fractal case, got 2 x 360 rads coming with it as well, RX360 at the front and EX360 for the roof.

Never had two x 360 rads in a case before so i'm looking forward to see how the temps are.

Are you water cooling?

I'm still using AIO unit from Corsair (H100i), going to stick with it as I don't really need a custom water cooling setup.

khemist · 4 Jan 2018 at 11:43

Yeah, i don't NEED it either but i do enjoy it.

khemist · 4 Jan 2018 at 16:58

Case arrived today, didn't have time to get pics before the light got bad.

Just having a play about with the 360 rads and trying to think how i'm going to have the tubing runs, i'll get a better pic later.

Raumarik · 4 Jan 2018 at 19:01

Looking sweet

kedge · 5 Jan 2018 at 09:26

Can the front io cables be routed through a gap at the top somewhere? I noticed on fractal website that the cables run right beside the front fans.

Methanoid · 5 Jan 2018 at 17:48

If anyone is selling (OCUK direct or anyone who buys the case can sell me via MM) the drive brackets I am in the market for some.. I need to use all 11 slots for HDDs in this case...

NirK · 5 Jan 2018 at 19:11

When is the blackout edition available?

Mcthommo · 5 Jan 2018 at 19:24

Can u fit a 420 rad up top and keep the HDD drives in place as this case could be a goer if so as it has space for an Aquaero as well