Location: Home > Computers > Components > Computer Cases > Fractal Design Define R3 Black ATX Mid Tower Silent Computer Case 2X5.25 8X3.5INT USB3.0 No PS

Fractal Design Define R3 Black ATX Mid Tower Silent Computer Case 2X5.25 8X3.5INT USB3.0 No PS

Fractal Design Define R3 Black ATX Mid Tower Silent Computer Case 2X5.25 8X3.5INT USB3.0 No PS (Fractal Design: FD-CA-DEF-R3-USB3-BL)
VPN: FD-CA-DEF-R3-USB3-BL
Vendor: Fractal Design
Price: $0.00 - $0.00 CAD from 0 stores
» Email this product to a friend   » Write a review
» Discuss on forum   » Post your deal
  Store Product Price  

Product Reviews

Fractal Design Define R3 Black ATX Mid Tower Silent Computer Case 2X5.25 8X3.5INT USB3.0 No PS
57%
Excellent
43%
Very Good
0%
Average
0%
Below Average
0%
Poor
Rating: 9.14/10
With 14 User Reviews
OliHen@NCIX
Rating:

Review Date: 07/23/12
Cons: none major

Pros: Very SilentClassy DesignEasy to setup
Comment:
Very happy with the case.Only complain so far: the pieces of rubber in the holes used for cable management tend to come out too easily.
Taylor_B@NCIX
Rating:

Review Date: 07/18/12
Cons: Gets hot sometimes, flimsy harddrive trays

Pros: Quiet, sexy, low profile
Comment:
This case is great for anyone who wants to build a powerful system, but doesn't want to know it's their. I feel flashy, bright, loud computers with side windows are overated; the specs of my system speak for themselves. It's like having a 1000hp electric car. It's premium, but doesn't rub it in everyone's face. If you run dual video cards, throw in another fan, but otherwise this case is a beauty.
OO-Dragon@NCIX
Rating:

Review Date: 06/30/12
Cons: Heavy, not as quiet as I hoped

Pros: Sleek, lots of HDD bays, quiet, USB3.0 port in front
Comment:
I actually like this case. Its simple, black and sexy. It also has a nice vent at the bottom with a removable filter, although it would be nice if it came out from the side, and not the back. Over all I would get it again.
Jack L@NCIX
Rating:

Review Date: 05/03/12
Cons: N/A

Pros: QuietCable ManagementSleek
Comment:
If your computer is loud already and thinking you can buy this case to make your room silent then you are wrong. I upgraded from the ANTEC 900 Gaming Case and I don't notice anything different noise wise. I noticed the majority noise was coming from my PSU and after changing it, I could hardly hear anything from the computer now.
dsfgda@NCIX
Rating:

Review Date: 04/04/12
Cons: Rubber grommets are very flimsy and easy fall looseMy video card doesn't sit right when installed in this case for some reason as previous user commentedAlso mentioned by previous reviewer, front fan is a pain to take out because you need to unscrew it.

Pros: Quietplenty of room for cable managementgood number of HDD bayplenty of fan mounts for exhaust/intake fansClean simple design
Comment:
This case is good overall.It's silent and has many other features some of the more expensive cases have so you can sort of see where they cut corners (ie: the rubber grommets, alignments out the back and etc..)I can tell the sound dampening material is also the cheaper kind but it does a pretty good job of keeping the noise from getting out of the case - I am using noctua fans in my case so that's probably part of it being quiet.
monotone@NCIX
Rating:

Review Date: 03/31/12
Cons: - Exterior finish, sliding panels, needs more fans, top exhaust may cause vibration noise

Pros: - Interior, cable management, dampening material, many intake options, coverable fan slots, size, price.
Comment:
The interior is beautiful, solidly built, quality thick dampening panels, lots of fan slots, fan filters on each intake, nice black paint and black screws, excellent cable management. Enermax Modu82+ cables all fit well, including CPU 8-pin.Of course I was looking for a simple, minimalist exterior so I like it but 1) although the paint is fine, the panels have a grainy texture not much better than old beige cases - so don't expect anything fancy with the finish and 2) I hate sliding panels, especially annoying when trying to align the holes while pressing against all those cables at the back of MB - hinged would be much friendlier. That said, the chrome feet looks neat and the top usb are well positioned, also it's great to be able to cover the top/side exhausts if you're not using them.Temp wise don't expect miracles if you have a relatively loaded setup and which it to remain silent. With the bottom PSU intake, the lower half stays very cool, but heat do accumulates on the top half near the RAM. You'll want to add a second front intake fan (or at least move the bottom one top), and I ended up adding one top exhaust as well (my i7 930 and 6x RAM sticks do run pretty hot). Mind you no fan is running over 1300RPM and without HDDs plugged in, it's really silent. So with some tinkering, you can achieve the sweet spot between noise and temps you're looking for, which is the great asset of this case.One issue I had is with the top exhaust: the top grill is quite flimsy/flexible. And with no attachment casing, simply using those dented rubber sticks to attach it to the grill caused massive vibration noise. I ended up taking rubber grommets from one HDD tray and tightly screwing a screw through it, which resolved the problem. Had no such issue with any other fans in the case.Overall, it's a great case that offers real options to balance between silence and performance, at a good price. I'm pretty happy with it and will certainly check out what fractal design offers in the future. This review was modfied by poster @ 03-31-12 04:48 PM
modal@NCIX
Rating:

Review Date: 03/04/12
Cons: No HD activity light & the rubber inserts on the back fall out really easily, but I knew this when I bought it.

Pros: Lot's of space, sleek design, included fans are very quiet, easy cable management.
Comment:
Very happy with this purchase. I've seen some reviews that mention the paint chipping/scratching very easily and the construction being somewhat flimsy. I didn't notice these issues myself
Graeme_M@NCIX
Rating:

Review Date: 02/05/12
Cons: I am not sure if it is one of the oppenings in the back that is misaligned, or what, but my wireless network card can not sit completely in the pci slot while being screwed in to the oppening at the back of the case

Pros: Very quietvery sleek lookinglots of space for cable managementattractive inside and outmany HDD bays,easy to follow instructionsthe two provided fans are SILENT The fan controller works great
Comment:
I am hoping that it is not a problem with the case, but my wireless network card is on a slight slant in order to be secured to the case and the MOBO at the same time. 5 stars for now, but if my graphics card will not fit perfectly in when I get it that might change, though I am sure fractal design will resolve the problem promptly.Overall I am very happy with this case.
Comicbookguy@NCIX
Rating:

Review Date: 12/23/11
Cons: -Too small for varous interior water cooling solutions-need a screwdriver to take off front fans for cleaning

Pros: -Looks great!-Esata on front panel-great cable managment-chose between fair air flow and quiet, or less quiet and more airflow
Comment:
Love this case. Suits my needs.
Helepolis@NCIX
Rating:

Review Date: 12/19/11
Cons: -Holes for feeding cables through are rather small and can be difficult to work with when you need several wires to feed though.-Rubber grommets are very flimsy and easy fall loose-cannot install bottom fan with larger power supplies(hx1000 in my case)-Not much room between the side panel and case when hiding cables, it can be done, just difficult at times

Pros: -Very solid build-Interior completely black(including screws with a few white accents-Noise dampening foam works very well-Opening for CPU back plate-Very clean looking case-cable management options-Dust filters-Dust filters are easy to clean-Lots of options for cable management
Comment:
Overall I love this case While I do have a few complaints about it, they can be overcome,this case is sexy and definitely has a good bang for the buck at it's price range.
Trevor_W@NCIX
Rating:

Review Date: 12/06/11
Cons: Having trouble with front usb portHad a hard time getting the 8pin cable through the top

Pros: QuietEasy cable management
Comment:
Overall a very nice case. Only improvement would be to improve the top cable management hole to make it easier to fit the 8pin as there is a part of the case that kind of blocks it from going in.
Antoine_P@NCIX
Rating:

Review Date: 11/24/11
Cons: none so far

Pros: - Quiet- cable management- design
Comment:
Great case for the price, well design (cable management, enough airflow, a lot of drive bay and reduce the noise with the noise dampening material.
Megan_Y@NCIX
Rating:

Review Date: 11/21/11
Cons: Cheap front plugs, some screw holes don't line up

Pros: Super quiet, nice size, sleek design, good airflow
Comment:
I'm having some issues with cheap front input plugs (especially the mic input) disconnecting randomly, and a couple holes for standoffs weren't aligned properly.However, this case is beautiful: simple, clean lines, only one led light (on the power button), it's sleek, classic and SILENT. Really nice if you don't want an overly flashy case.It's big enough to fit all kinds of stuff inside, and there's an insane amount hd trays. Very solid.
Scott_A@NCIX
Rating:

Review Date: 11/13/11
Cons: none

Pros: Price, cable organization, features, style
Comment:
Got this case at a great price for all the features, plenty of airflow my cpu hovers around 29C, cables easily organized, tons of room for my heatsink, all kinds of drive bays, extra spots for fans, not to mention soundproofing makes this thing so quiet. buy one
Click Here Show More Product Reviews

Product Features

Product Specifications

Model
BrandFractal Design
ModelDefine R3
Spec
TypeATX Mid Tower
ColorBlack Pearl
Case MaterialSteel
With Power SupplyNo
Power Supply MountedBottom
Motherboard CompatibilityMini ITX, Micro ATX and ATX
With Side Panel WindowNo
Expansion
External 5.25" Drive Bays2 x External 5.25" Drive Bays with one 5.25 > 3.5 inch converter included
External 3.5" Drive BaysNo
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays8 x Internal 3.5" Drive Bays compatible with SSDs
Expansion Slots7
Front Ports
Front Ports2 x USB2.0 + 1 x USB3.0 and Audio I/O
Cooling System
80mm FansNo
120mm Fans1 rear Fractal Design 120mm @ 1350rpm included
1 front Fractal Design 120mm @ 1350rpm included
1 front 120mm fan (optional)
1 bottom 120mm/140mm fan (optional)
1 side panel 120mm/140mm fan (optional)
2 top 120mm/140mm fan (optional)
Side Air ductNo
Physical Spec
Dimensions20.85" x 8.17" x 17.4"
Weight27.56 lbs.
Features
FeaturesStunning front panel design

Unique pending ModuVent design, allowing the user to either have optimal silence or optimal airflow

Pre-fitted with dense, noise absorbing material

8 white painted HDD-trays, with silicone mounting

Fan controller for 3 fans included

Easily removable front fan filters with clip-on holders for 120mm fans

Supports graphic card lengths up to circa 290mm and CPU coolers with height of maximum circa 165mm

Supports PSU's with a depth of maximum circa 170mm, when using bottom 120/140mm fan location. When not using the bottom 120/140mm fan location, the case supports also longer PSU's, typically 200-220mm.
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts1 year limited
Labor1 year limited

Similar Products

PriceBat.ca is 100% Canadian Own premier price comparison shopping site. Easy to search & compare prices of computer products, electronics and games at Canada online stores.