Gaming Computer Fractal Design

The Define 7 is the 4th Fractal Design case I've built a computer in(Define S, R6, Mesify C) and it is plain to see Fractal has iterated on and improved their designs in each successive case. The modularity and adaptability of this case very impressive due to the included accessories. The only two complaints I have are 1) I wish the included fans were PWM and 2) I wish the removable top radiator mount was tool-less like the side panels instead of held in by two screws. Beyond that, it's easily the best case I've ever built in.

We use a variety of chassis/cases for custom computer builds. Fractal Design is among the best without spending a fortune for needless frugality. If you are neat freaks like us, you're going to love the intelligent layout. Our customers love the design and finish.

This is the 3 Fractal Design case I have ever worked with and the only the 2nd one I have owned. Just like the pervious ones, the design is awesome. Easy to build in.

So far so good! This is my first gaming computer for design and it renders fast and high quality graphics look crisp. I like the sturdy design, colorful keyboard and strong hinges for better portability. Magnificent big screen!

I needed a case for a rebuild of my brother's computer. His old case was badly designed and didn't have good airflow. It was causing thermal throttling, and this Fractal case completely fixed that. A lot of his games are running much better, and there's a couple of games he wasn't able to play that he can now. The Fractal Pop is very sturdy and was very easy to build in. When I eventually get around to building myself a desktop (I'm on a laptop currently) I'll be buying another Fractal Pop from B&H.

I grabbed this case to do a new build. I had a Fractal Define C with my previous computer but air flow was restricted and I planned on air cooling my new 5800x instead of water cooling like my old one. Building in this case was very easy, I used the stock case fans for exhaust and put in Noctua fans for the intake. I plan on eventually getting the hot swap plate for the back of the bottom drive bays when the time comes that I need more storage. Great case overall.

I am thoroughly impressed with the fractal pop silent case. A lot of thought went into the design of this thing. Minimalist on the outside and many different options for hard drive mounting in various places and in various ways. Cable management is also great. I can also say that mine is extremely quiet although I did immediately replace the fans with Noctua fans, so I can’t say anything about the stock fans that came with the case because I didn’t try them. It also comes with a couple slots for optical drives which isn’t very common anymore but was something I needed. The only thing I ran into was something that I already knew from reading another review and that is that the case has a spot for a USB-C jack on the top, but does not come with the connecting cable. You have to order it separately for about $15 which is well worth it and it’s easy to install.

The case comes with an excess of cooling. The stock Fractal Design fans are amazing. The case fans are also pretty quiet. I typically used Fractal Design cases in the past for there super noise dampening to keep the PC quiet during operation but the Torrent has surpassed my expectations for quiet operation. At around $185 with all the included fans this case is a steal. I was building out a Lian Li O11 which would have cost significantly more to build out with a similar cooling solution. Cable management is probably the most effective system I've utilized in a case and is necessary. I added a 3.5" hard drive and a 2.5" hard drive which was manageable without any bulging from the cable management side panel, but if you plan on having more than two 3.5" drives then this case is not for you. The PSU is in the top of the case which is unique but definitely works well and provides a great place to hide excess cables. The included fan hub also works great for simplifying the connection of the 5 built in fans to a single motherboard fan header.

I'm definitely not the first to say it, but the Fractal Design Define R5 makes for a quiet and roomy NAS case. In 2024, most PC cases either feature glass sides or are ITX-sized. Thankfully, the Define R5 has neither of those, instead sporting sound-dampening foam to quiet otherwise noisy HDDs and fans. The directions can be confusing at times, and the sides are a little challenging to reattach, but otherwise, this is a good case.

Since the Cooler Master fans were too thick for my Fractal Design case, I tried the Be Quiet Pure Wings 2. They did fit, and I can barely hear them. Decent airflow, and the price point was good. Also the PWM cable is long enough so you don't need extensions.