The Define R5 is the next evolution in the widely popular Define Series. Packed with intelligently designed enthusiast-oriented features delivering a silent case with powerful and expansive air and liquid cooling support, presented in a stunning Scandinavian inspired construction. The Define R5 case reaches the highest level of silent computing through strategically placed dense sound-absorbing material, ModuVent fan vent covers and finely tuned Dynamic Series fans. The Define R5 was designed with configurability in mind, accommodating up to 8 hard drives and all modem graphics card. Should you wish to expand your system with water cooling components or more fans the layout can easily be configured to meet your demand.
Q: How many hard drives can the case accommodate?
A: The Define R5 case can accommodate up to eight hard drives.
Q: What is the maximum height of a CPU cooler that can be installed?
A: The maximum CPU cooler height that can be installed is 180 millimeters.
Q: Can the case be configured for water cooling?
A: The Define R5 case layout can easily be configured to meet your demands if you wish to expand your system with water cooling components.
Q: What is the maximum length of a power supply that can be installed?
A: The maximum power supply length that can be installed is 170 millimeters.
A: The user guide indicates a 240mm radiator will fit with the 5.25" drives installed. There is approximately 11" from the end of the case to the back of the drive. Allowing 1/2" for the power and data connectors to drive leaves 10.5" or 265mm. The Define R5 user guide can be downloaded from the Fractal Design web site.

The Define R5 is the next evolution in the widely popular Define Series. Packed with intelligently designed enthusiast-oriented features delivering a silent case with powerful and expansive air and liquid cooling support, presented in a stunning Scandinavian inspired construction. The Define R5 case reaches the highest level of silent computing through strategically placed dense sound-absorbing material, ModuVent fan vent covers and finely tuned Dynamic Series fans. The Define R5 was designed with configurability in mind, accommodating up to 8 hard drives and all modem graphics card. Should you wish to expand your system with water cooling components or more fans the layout can easily be configured to meet your demand.

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