Does a case like this exist?

RCguitarist · Nov 9, 2015

I am still searching for my ideal pc case but can't seem to find one like what I have in mind. Does anyone know if a case like this exists?

- Black exterior
- Mid-tower
- Only 1 5.25" bay up top in the front
- Spots for 2, 120mm intake fans in front with one fan being right below the 5.25" bay and the other being in the lower front of the case
- Spot for a rear exhaust fan in the upper rear of the case and a spot for just one upper exhaust fan in the rear top of the case
- no side fan spot
- A completely modular hard drive cage that can be sized down to just 1 or 2 drive slots, or just a drive bay with only 1 drive slot

Does a case like this exist?

SinxarKnights · Nov 9, 2015

Have you looked at the Fractal Design Define R5? Other than the split front intake it seems to fit the bill.

glamdringfh · Nov 9, 2015

I agree with SinxarKnights, take a look at the Define R5:

http://www.fractal-design.com/home/definer5landingpage

RCguitarist · Nov 11, 2015

That's pretty close you guys. Two questions though. It looks like the HDD cage is an all or nothing type of thing, is it? Or can I take parts of it out and leave a little bit?

Also, how good is the airflow with the case front closed? It seems like it would be pretty restrictive pulling in from those slot vents on the front sides.

glamdringfh · Nov 11, 2015

1) Yes, you would have to use the entirety of a drive bay, they can't be sized down. You might not need a drive bay at all, however, if you are using SSD's or 2.5" drives, as there are two 2.5' drive mounts behind the motherboard in the R5.

2) Airflow is very good through the front, the intake fans pull a significant amount of air and I've never had an issue with airflow in any of the define series I've owned.

RCguitarist · Nov 11, 2015

glamdringfh :

So if I only had one 3.5" HDD I needed to mount I would have to have the entire drive cage in?

glamdringfh · Nov 11, 2015

Correct.

Some people avoid this by simply securing the HDD to the bottom of the case or on the side where a few extra screw mounts can be found, but I don't personally recommend it.

RCguitarist · Nov 11, 2015

glamdringfh :

ok, thanks for the info.

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