Still worth having the Fractal Design Define R4 today?

Old Man · 11 Oct 2017 at 10:58

Even though it is an old design, I'm not impressed with the other cases I have seen to date, so looking at getting this case, but still feel I must ask if any of you know of any better cases (not going above the price of this one) ?

TY

Jony27 · 11 Oct 2017 at 15:03

The newer versions R5/Define S/Define C should be around the same price

Old Man · 11 Oct 2017 at 16:49

Jony27 said:
The newer versions R5/Define S/Define C should be around the same price

ty, checking them now.

Jony27 · 13 Oct 2017 at 15:30

Old Man said:
ty, checking them now.

Did you decide on what to get?

I've just ordered myself a Antec P8, as like yourself I prefer that simplistic look achieved by FD's Define series but wanted some Tempered Glass

mikedigitales · 13 Oct 2017 at 15:37

The only issue I have had with my R4 is the feet breaking in transit (Fractal sent me new ones no problems) and I've found (as with other cases) the round plastic clips/catches that hold the front panel on are very fragile. The R5 might well be better though, or something different - I'd probably go for a tempered glass side now too.

hondo · 13 Oct 2017 at 15:44

You might already have taken the plunge now, but
I purchased an R4 when they were on offer a couple of weeks back IMO @ just under sixty quid I think it was a cracking bargain. I can only speak for myself so far I've had no issues with the feet breaking off.

Old Man · 14 Oct 2017 at 06:20

hondo said:
You might already have taken the plunge now, but
I purchased an R4 when they were on offer a couple of weeks back IMO @ just under sixty quid I think it was a cracking bargain. I can only speak for myself so far I've had no issues with the feet breaking off.

Update: OK, just bought the R4 for £72, so happy with the deal and would like to thank everybody for your input

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hondo · 14 Oct 2017 at 11:13

Having had a previous Fractal (R something) the only gripe I have is the (front door

) is still not reversible BTW, I believe this was resolved with the R5

Simon Belmont · 14 Oct 2017 at 19:38

I want the fractal design meshify C , but can't find it anywhere

Old Man · 15 Oct 2017 at 05:51

Simon Belmont said:
Cheers.

I have my PC all over my desk atm with no case. I've been looking everywhere for this case for nearly a week with nobody having stock until late November at the earliest so ordered it from a french ebayer.

Cool.. Hope you got a fair deal for it?

Simon Belmont · 15 Oct 2017 at 06:00

Old Man said:
Cool.. Hope you got a fair deal for it?

Had to pay a bit more for it. Oh well as long as it comes I'll be happy