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Fractal Design Define R2

Based on 15 reviews

Excellent:

11
Good:

3
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros

Unique set of features.
Sound dampening installed everywhere.
Space for eight hard drives.
Excellent cable routing possibilities.
Plenty of areas to hide cables.
Ready for 2.5" hard drives.
Fan controller for three fans included.
Black interior.
Price.
Black and White Color Scheme.
Build Quality.
ToolLess.

Cons

Some quality issues.
Graphic cards beyond 29 30 cm may not fit.
Packaging seems too compact for safe transportation.
No eSATA connectivity.
Rather heavy.
Bad paint job (thin layers).

By Atomic MPC on May 18, 2010

A great alternative to the Sonata, and...

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By techPowerUp! on April 30, 2010

The Fractal Design Define R2 is a great case with a few unusual issues. Luckily, while I still have to mention them, most of these are probably just present in my sample. This goes for the loose mainboard tray and the bent case. Besides these issues,...

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By XSReviews on April 05, 2010

The Fractal Design Define R2 case is an in-between ATX case. Its features aren't in the budget area but neither is its price. Since Fractal Design isn’t a very well-known brand yet, compared to bigger names, it is hard to come up with a...

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By Expert Reviews on April 04, 2010

The Define R2 is spacious, sound-proof and stunning – it's simply one of the finest cases we've ever seen....

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By SilentPC Review on March 28, 2010

Given the Define R2's similarity to the Antec Performance One line, the P183 is the obvious choice for a direct comparison. The R2 is a smaller case...

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By OverclockersQH on March 18, 2010

Overall the Fractal Design Define R2 was literally the quietest case I have ever used. I was very impressed when we did the review on the Cooler Master Silent case but the one problem I had after prolonged use was the front panel was exposed and when...

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By Bit-tech.net on January 15, 2010

The Define R2’s minimalist and straight forward styling will be very appealing to many – particularly the old school PC builders who enjoy clean cut looks instead of a UFO on their desk. The choice to include multiple 3.5”/2.5”...

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By Metku.net on November 30, 2009

Fractal Design Define R2 is a good choice for everyone, who's looking for a stylish and quiet case in the mass of enclosures. While the paint job is a bit too thin, the structure itself is very sturdy. It's packed with features while still being...

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By Tweak.dk on August 04, 2010

Refine R2 må antages som værende et af markedets mest attraktive midi-tower kabinetter designmæssigt. Det vil glæde mange stilbevidste brugere at have dette kabinet stående fremme. Støjniveauet er meget lavt grundet det...

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By iTrends.dk on May 28, 2010

Når man siger PC kabinetter så er der lyn hurtigt et par navne der kommer på folks læber og efterhånden er det ikke nyheder man finder på markedet rent brand mæssigt, men det sker dog engang imellem at de nye...

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