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The editors liked
Build Quality
Sound Dampening Materials
Space For 8 HDDs/SSDs
Fan Controller Included
Space For 7 Fans (4x120mm/3x120140mm)
Price
Flexible
Spacious interior
Eight 3.5” hard drive slots
Excellent outofthebox cooling (2x 120mm fans) and five additional enclosed/dampened mounts
Quiet
No crazy LEDs
Blinking fans
Transparent side panels
ModuVent customizability
Silence
Quality
Value
Looks
Attractive
Elegant design
Wellbuilt
Room for plenty of fans.
Unique set of features
Sound dampening installed everywhere
Improved dampening material in comparison to the R2
Space for eight hard drives
Front drive bay covers may easily be removed now
Excellent cable routing possibilities
Plenty of areas to hid
The editors didn't like
No USB 3.0
HDD Trays Could Be Better
No Room For Graphics Cards Over 290mm In Length
No hard drive LED
None
Only two fans
Two optical drives
And two USB ports
Heavy side panels
A side fan would be nice.
Clips of front covers won't last long
No USB 3.0 Connectivity
Graphic cards beyond 29 - 30 cm may not fit
Packaging seems too compact for safe transportation
The new version of the Fractal Design Define case has a few notable improvements over its predecessor. The bitumen sheets to dampen noise has an improved look and finish. The rubber grommets that were the source of the smell that some users compained ...
Overall the Fractal Design R3 is a triumph of case design. Its understated fridge-inspired looks will always polarize users but for those seeking low noise, intelligent design and good cooling the R3 strikes a near perfect balance.Ian Jackson We Like V...
The Fractal Design Define R3 has made its mark here at DreamWare Computers. I have been amazed by it. There was a lot of time and effort put into this case which shows through the final product that the team at Fractal Design was able to achieve. Props...
Unique set of features, Sound dampening installed everywhere, Improved dampening material in comparison to the R2, Space for eight hard drives, Front drive bay covers may easily be removed now, Excellent cable routing possibilities, Plenty of areas to hid
Clips of front covers won't last long, No USB 3.0 Connectivity, Graphic cards beyond 29 - 30 cm may not fit, Packaging seems too compact for safe transportation, Somewhat heavy
The Fractal Design Define R3 has some noticeable improvements over the Define R2 and I agree that these warrant a new revision. The only thing Fractal Design needs to watch out for is the fact that the market is not standing still. Many manufacturers o...
The look of the Fractal Design Define R3 is impressive with its black exterior that contrasts beautifully against the white interior. While the R3 is very reminiscent of the venerable Antec P180 from the exterior, the similarities end there as we see t...
The Fractal Design Define R3 builds on the successes of the Define R2 and improves on it in many areas. The case feels more solid and sturdy and the noise dampening materials used thought the case are much improved in both appearance and construction....
Abstract: Have you ever been annoyed by people who have distorted tastes with regards to desirable versus undesirable noise? When a Ferrari 458 Italia whizzes by you on the highway, the sound of that fire pumping, heart thumping 562hp 4.5L V8 is simply music to ...
Published: 2011-06-15, Author: Paul , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: Swedish tech company Fractal Design have been busy forging a name for themselves as purveyors of high quality, well designed PC cases and accessories. The Define R3 lives up to that name, proving an excellent addition to their product portfolio.I was i...
