Hands-on review of the Fractal Design Define R4 Computer Case

The buttons are actually located on the top of the case, which given it’s size, is a very good position for them to be in. I wouldn’t want to have to keep leaning down to press buttons, or plug things in. As we as a headphone socket, a reset switch and the power button, there are also 2 USB 3.0 ports and 2 USB 2.0 ports, so that should sort you out.

The front panel on the case opens up to reveal that the door itself has noise absorbing material and a number of separate removable panel sections.

The lower section opens to reveal a fan.

The top two mini panels can be removed in order to add optical drives.

The underside of the case also has vents for fans and a removable air filter that can easily be removed, cleaned and slotted back into place.

Taking off the side panels reveal in the inside – and as you can see there is plenty of space, not to mention drive bays! You can even accommodate a Core i7 back plate if needed.

There is also a rear fan.

All of the case cables are ready for adding a motherboard.

The drive bays are easily removed and it is simple to fit a drive to.