Fractal Design Define R6 Review - Is this the PERFECT Case for You?

Here is the latest implementation of a Mid Sized ATX Case from Fractal Design, this is a review of their Define R6, and you may be wondering, is this the best pc case of 2017? Well the R6 improves on the previous models, this time with a lot more 'modularity', refinements to weight and also tempered glass that is removable in a unique fashion. Though is it worth your money? Well today I take it for a test spin with a 7900x and gtx 1080 Ti system, and it's performance is really good!
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[@techyescity]

Hey everyone, hope you have a Happy New Years! New Studio Vlog will be dropping pretty soon, it is almost complete! Thanks for an awesome 2017, see you in 2018!

[@vaibhavmishra6453]

Tech YES City Happy New Year

[@vajradharacharya9903]

Same to you Bryan!

[@Darkvoidninja]

Can you put a 360mm rad in the top as well as leaving the bottom half of the hdd storage?

[@jos9072]

Happy New Year Everyone 🍻🍖

[@nishanthg1156]

Happy new year congrats on upgrades

[@vajradharacharya9903]

Great video Bryan! You're the guy who turned me to used price to performance! Saved a lot of money! You're the king of price to performance hands down!!!

[@TechShowdown]

Can't wait until my Define R6 arrives to be able to check it out myself, looks awesome, great video Bryan!

[@DistarBute]

did my first ever build to this case and it was a pleasure to work with, it was heavy and the hdd stand wall was hard to replace to make an "open look" but everything else is done like it should be

[@WayStedYou]

You can move the drive shroud to the back of the case and mount 2 harddrives vertically on the back of it while still opening up the front of the case for watercooling.

[@majesticgoatgaming5608]

Surprised he didn't mention it.

[@WayStedYou]

To be fair, nearly everyone missed that in their reviews, even though it is on the product page. It does make the case more useable though as you can still have proper storage and open up the front for airflow/looks or put a front mounted radiator.

[@TheTropicotonic13]

I will be getting this case as soon as it comes out! Im gonna build in the white model! Im excited to put my new system this! Happy New Year Bryan and all the Tech YES City fans! Cheers!

[@willrun4fun]

I have a server build in an R4. That case is a big heavy tank. I’m quite happy with my Phanteks build for half the price.

[@boyturtleuk]

I'm still rocking an R3 which has been quiet and trouble free for nearly 7 years. I need to build a new PC and this case is my top choice. Thanks for a great video, very informative with minimal waffle :-)

[@baseexploits9512]

Cant wait to see what the new year brings this channel, really seems like its on an upward curve; you’ll hit 500k in no time, and on another note have a great new year bryan.

[@MidnightBanshi]

I love the Define R5, so can't wait to build in the R6!

[@tradewinds2008]

Looks great to me.. Will look at this again when I do my next build later this year. Happy New Year

[@darith27]

I've finally retired my Antec P180B silent case with this Fractal Design Define R6. Well played Fractal Design!

[@MarcEPliester]

Bought this one. Gonna build it tomorrow. R2700x, msi b450 tomahawk and a sapphire rx580. Case looks awesome.

[@Rocman76]

The drive cage can be installed backwards so the case becomes like a define S as well, you can mount 2x 3.5" drives on the back of the cage as well when it's setup like this.

[@Jomenaa]

Our beloved enemy, Sweden, sure does know how to make some cases, and metal music! Greetings from Finland and I wish Tech Yes City very happy new year! PS. still rocking Define R3 after many years of service :)

[@jobbus22]

Still rocking R4

[@Pasi123]

I have the Define R5

[@carlosenriquezegarra]

Heja sverige!! ;-)

[@kmao508]

It was either this or a meshify C which was half the price. I want no regrets so I Picked up this case last week. Loving it. Many features, customizations, tempered glass and has 5.25” optical bay drive. It’s like a full size case in a mid case form. I should of bought it months ago but ended up buying a cheaper CM case that I am now stuck with. Lesson to be learned: sometimes you gotta spoil yourself.

[@RemedyTalon]

Thanks for the review, I'll be picking this up as soon as it's available to replace my Arc Midi

[@JarrodsTech]

Looks like a nice case! I need it in white :D

[@BOLOYOO]

Never gonna happend :( Im waiting HALF YEAR for white version, and still nothing... I bought new fans already (NB e-Loop 140 mm), and case isn't availble.

[@BOLOYOO]

Actually I already have it (I bought it last month FINALLY) - it's awesome. White is almost perfectly match from plastic to metal. I absolutely love it. If u want photos or something, just ask :)

[@BOLOYOO]

imgur.com/9PFOabz imgur.com/vMb7vba imgur.com/4N7HnYs

[@BOLOYOO]

No problem :)

[@mr.mudcatslim3420]

Happy New Year and wishing you many happy returns.

[@FoxyRaven-TV]

i know this is 1 year after but if any one has this case can i please get them to comment how clean it stays inside when we talk about dust over month of month. Thanks in advance :) Update: I now have had this case for a month and no dust inside 👍

[@ShaneBuchman]

Still using corsair 600T case for my z370 build. So much airflow, I did cut the driveways out. Then replaced them with 2x 200mm fans :D. Best old school case.

[@snek5596]

What I'd change about the R6 is the front panel. Add a meshify front panel while keeping the ODD bay and I'd be happy. The front panel is the only complaint I have.

[@luciascarlet]

Agreed but not sure about the ODD bay, I think that should be another optional module as it can ruin the clean front look of a case. Also, I strongly dislike the black front on the white version right now as white fronts on cases are usually what draws me to them. No clue what they were thinking there...

[@Euleyr]

defi exactly why im not getting it. The front ruins it

[@gattocake]

It's designed and marketed as a silent case and the front panel reflects that.

[@Euleyr]

gattocake but grey gunmetal on a white case?

[@snek5596]

with that bit of brushed (stainless steel?) on the front, it reflects a lot more than I want it to. They did a Meshify C, they can do a Meshify R6

[@m2noc476]

Bought this case last week on a NewEgg sale...$109 + free ship..blackout version...Loving it...easy to build into, cable mgmt is a breeze. Lots option how to configure your build also. Now all i need is another glass panel to replace the back panel.

[@wajahatahmed6094]

M2 NOC which CPU cooler did you used and also where did you mount it on the top or front and did you removed the 5.25 drive cage. Please answer I really need to know this!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MinusTacosTheOriginalBroTaco]

hey Brian, not sure if it's just me who thinks this, but I would really like to see you make a budget/ cost effective desk setup, that looks great. not counting the computer itself, just things that go on top of the desk. Also i would love to see a house tour/vlog type video. Thanks for the great work, as always

[@LightningMaloy]

i just got the Define R5 and love it they make good stuff

[@hapkimankb]

Great review. I'm going for the gunmetal as soon as its available. Just one thing though (unless I missed it) you didn't mention much about the front panel. It can be opened to allow for more air flow, has a nice dust filter, and the actual door can be removed and made to swing open to either side (seems like they have its backwards by default, but you can switch it to swing open to the right). Again good review, and great case Fractal. Cant wait.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

I have always love the Define series of cases. If I wasn't so invested into the Corsair platform than I would move into this companies cases. The Define Meshify C and this new R6; wow!. Being that this is a new year. It may be time to transition into a new case manufacturer. Thank you for this review.

[@Metalpig58]

Happy new year everyone ...love the case keep up with the good content Brian

[@frodos86]

Great review. I just bought this case.

[@GameOverAus]

That hard drive shroud when pushed all the way back gets rid of the mass of hard drive bays however you can apparently still screw 2x3.5" HD's vertically on the back side of it

[@brianhoward9217]

Perfect case. Great review from a fellow Aussie - thank you! Just can't understand why the PSU cover is not removable. I spent a billion bucks on my Seasonic Titanium 1000 and I'd like it to feature in the case. Boggles my mind why they would force me to cover up my gorgeous PSU. Suppose we'll have to wait 'til the R7 for them to fix that questionably major oversight! Dunno what possessed them to do that - everything else is pristine and well considered.

[@lindsayburrows9272]

Looks like they have really improved on the cable management area. HDD cover is nice also.

[@JackJames]

Happy new year my dude have a great night tonight and have a great year in 2k18

[@techyescity]

You too mate! How is that PC treating you?

[@JackJames]

i love it way too much has been a treat thanks again

[@studog858585]

Oooo that sexy vega vertical mount build :D Nice video btw!

[@chrismcfee6785]

I want his case for my next build and replace my lian li case. unless i do what i wanted to do in my current build and go Mini ITX. Such a well put together design.

[@CBL138]

My next case! Thanks for the video mate.

[@Designandrew]

I love Fractal cases. The R5 was great. You are accurate saying that it's good for professional uses, it's clean 'non gamery' look is why I chose it to build some PC's for graphic designers. It was a plus that it was also well designed internally. I use scorptec also for ordering parts. I really like their products/price and website. I DO NOT like the fact they have out sourced their call center but hey, which company hasn't in 2017?

[@TrueZtyleZ7]

Nothing is better than the Phanteks Enthoo Pro M for me. That's my perfect case and I don't plan on changing it anytime soon.

[@howlers8]

yep. I want this bad boy for my first build. you forgot if you don't bury as many cables in the basement you've got room for another AIO or radiator for a liquid system

[@majesticgoatgaming5608]

Just got a meshify C, SO EASY TO WORK IN, I had one problem... no preinstalled stand-offs

[@ZeroG84]

Finally they got the top panel right!

[@markkovalcson7243]

Ordered an R6 Black ( no window) and Noctua D15 CPU cooler, along with Seasonic 750W Titanium Plus PS. Going for a quiet monolith. I expect the PS will run in fan-less mode most of the time.

[@DIYTech21]

Okay. I need one. This thing is Decent AF

[@mutantgenepool]

Happy New Year Mate

[@NinjaForcex333]

the thing is that you can fit in front an water cooler ( needs to be 30mm rad tho ) and still keeping the hard drive bay

[@TrueJonoOfficial]

Happy new year Bryan!

[@AdmiralKukichi]

your review is better then other..thumb up

[@BladeScraper]

Will be getting one in white

[@icebread9335]

Always these guys who like big PCs

[@TheNike0223]

Hey Bryan happy 2018 :3

[@ejdelrosario1037]

This is gonna be my next case for 2018 :D

[@ptose]

I'm surprised to see this mentioned in every tech channel as the perfect case. I'm surprised because there are tons of cases, and still everybody is raving about just this one. Aesthetically is good, but there are many cases that are as good or better looking than this. The price is quite high but if there are three fans included maybe it's not that high. I don't know, I'm tempted to give it a chance since I keep reading "ultimate case" everywhere, but looking at it it seems just another decent box.

[@GameOverAus]

the fans aren't generic ones like would usually be the case in case designs they are there new line of 140mm static pressure fans it's also steel like the NZXT case not aluminium or cheap plastic parts like the majority of other. Dunno about ultimate but it certainly is a decent case

[@jabulanimahlangu6863]

i am a music producer from SA and I have been following Bryan from Windows 7 how to optimize your pc for better performance, the guy know his stuff,

[@BoBBaB0oN]

the best case ever

[@MaTtRoSiTy]

Fractal and NZXT cases seem to sell out fast at my local store. Must be good cases as I can't seem to find them at the moment (not the decent mid - upper price range)

[@_paczki]

I want this case. I hate how I see this case but we have to wait till Jan 15, 2018 :(

[@NotHimJim]

I got this yesterday and the only thing I didn’t like was that I couldn’t fit my Kraken X62 up top. With the way the drives area is configured as stock. I had to install in the front next to the drives.

[@hangemhi001]

i would love the front panel to have the same option as the top

[@GameOverAus]

Got one in Preorder along with the Fractal Design Celcius S24 AIO, Scorptech has the shortest wait time as far as ETA only the Black or Black TG versions tho, the blackout edition isn't out til the end of january

[@blacksyren]

Might consider if price drops below AUD$200, but as of now, let's wait together.

I have got Meshify C and i love it

[@matthiasmuller5173]

Thanks for the review, the Define R6 is my next case, just ordered it from my dealer. You told about the dustfilter in the bottom, can a fan build in there behind the PCU to blow fresh air too in the case? In a room, the floor is in most situations the coldest place, perhaps the best air to for blowing in direction of the grafic card

[@brendon8702]

yeap i got one in there. just make sure your psu cables dont sag into the blades.

[@MrFreekyJ]

Got an R4 & R5, both great cases, but $240 for this is a bit rich, especially if when you start adding all those extras. $175.00 is about the sweet spot. I think its for those who just say eff it, I love it I want it even though I know I'm overpaying.

[@Pandonaut]

:/ I just finished my tempered glass mod for define r5 and vinyl wrapped it

[@Gookrak]

This will be my new case, though it's only available for preorder as of 2017.12.31. in my home country.

[@ctrl2win]

I just bought the case so it better be perfect!

[@50mph]

Superb case

[@volodymyrm.3848]

R6 is just awesome, but if you choose a case for yourself some things should be mentioned: if you are not watercooling(custom loop) or do not have a plenty of hard drives, this case is likely going to be too large for you. Don't ge me wrong, this case is awesome indeed, every bit of it awesome, but this is not necessarily the go-to case for an average build. The price tag of 150USD is also not that low. Define C TG or Meshify C are going to be more suitable for some builds

[@titanjde]

It's between this case and the Caselabs Bullet BH4 for me.

[@Lapocabo]

#Quality of your video goe's up, it makes more comfortable and pleasure to view it Bryan,

[@Irishhellion420]

awesome looking case. clean look with all the features this guy could ask for but man that price is just to much to justify when i could throw in more storage or even purchase of a new game with a case half that price lol.

[@ryansherman3743]

the screw descrip is on the hardware box

[@orestogams]

Butter my cat and call me Artjom I love me some fractal design!

[@SlayerSeraph]

PLEASE I need a straight answer: Will a H115i PRO FIT ON THE TOP or NOT? And will a H150i PRO fit as well? The R6 webpage says it supports from 240-360. But I am worried about it. PLEASE I REALLY NEED ANSWERS for a future build! Can't afford to make a mistake. Can't you mount it on top from the inside - and even move the wall to an open format?

[@gerarddresch712]

Thanks again Bryan -- Also First 65 or Older

[@bartblom132]

I think im going to swap my pc case from a Obsidian 750D to this, i have the 750D for 4 months now and one of the 2 thumbscrews holding the plastic window is broken already... after only having used it 4 times... and with like 3000 euros of hardware in it i want it to be in a goos case. Also i think this case would look prettier and less empty. And glass doesnt collect nearly ad much dust as plastic.

[@thebook5458]

Happy New YEar MAte.

[@carlkitchen]

Hmmm... Looks like the hole in the PSU shroud won't line up with the EZ plug on my motherboard. Why did Asus have to make those 90°? 🤔

[@MaZEEZaM]

Unfortunately I have that corsair CPU cooler, same issue trying to mount it in the R5 case :( This is a near perfect design though I would have preferred it to come with the USB Type C as standard especially since the upgrade is not listed to buy on Scorptec at this time. The design is near perfect as far as cooling and filters and such but after having a R4 and R5 I find this design a bit boring :( I was wanting to get the Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX Tempered Glass but it has terrible venting, only two USB3 front headers, no type C and the psu filter pulls out the rear. I might have to go with the boring but practical design.

[@theoneguy3131]

I got a diypc g3-r and i had to drill some holes to get the 280mm nzxt kraken x61 to fit but my deepcool 240ex had no issues i got an x61 because it was on cragslist new in box i got for 40usd to watercool my msi aero 1080ti

[@lordhades9455]

Considering a new build in this case instead of my Corsair Air 540. Such a tough decision

[@allisterw9]

Remove hard drive drive cage you can fit two 360 rad top and front

[@aurora-qf2oc]

The lack of SD card reader on these cases in driving me crazy and no, using a card reader is not the same.

[@nokyan]

Yes, I wished, there was a case with an IO panel containing everything: a few USB 3.0 ports, one Type-C port, power and reset button, mic and headphone jacks and a SD (and maybe even micro SD) card reader

[@aurora-qf2oc]

That would be perfect. When we will be dongle free and actually have decent IO on our cases? sigh

[@Keith2XS]

That’s what the 5.25 bay is for. Add to your hearts content!

[@MrEditsCinema]

Quite expensive but i know fractal makes quality products, i was lucky enough to pick up a nzxt 340 elite for £52! The seller had it for £65 (about £20 less than RRP) but i got it even cheaper through a ebay one day 20% off code. Now i just need to find the time to built my new pc ;(

[@grishomileshki4097]

On the pc with 25 w pcie limit u can put hd 8670

[@Ryzen-rb3fd]

I approve this case

[@jesters1gamble201]

Loved the video love the used parts hunting I am in love with that case. Side note I have found some used msi 750ti frozor for 60 euro that is the price I got them down to it includes shipping parts do work is that a deal or should I walk away from it

[@FightingFalcon1980]

Why didn't you mount the Corsair AIO in the Front? There is plenty of room.

[@thisisntmyname2649]

"The case looks nice, I might buy it" *sees $149 USD price* "Yeahhh, nevermind"

[@isakh8565]

That's pretty cheap for a high end case with all those features.

[@w3st80]

If this is supposed to be the blackout version,why can I see coloured cables connecting to the motherboard? first 2 seconds of video

[@sourcecodephil8884]

Really like the case, looks great and price is still ok here where I live with 149 Euros. However I don't get why the PSU cover has got some kind of mesh. Maybe I'm wrong but as far as I know, a PSU covers purpose is to thermally separate the PSU from the rest of the PC right?

[@GameOverAus]

nope, just to hide it and the cables, the "mesh" also has holes for connecting 2 SSD's and for cable pass through

[@sourcecodephil8884]

Game Over Yeah, that's also what I think it's useful for. I'm just a little confused because I've seen some threads where there claim that. I might buy that case, since my current case has no cover and it just doesn't look nice at all without any cover.

[@GameOverAus]

SourceCodePhil downside with this one is it covers the whole bottom and is not filtered on the top underside guessing its either all or nothing but i will see in a few weeks when mine arrives

[@AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA72]

Strange question but how does the size and weight compare to the old corsair 750d airflow edition, sorry for the out of the blue question.

[@MSK-cn8gm]

Happy New Year 2018....

[@leechamberland6773]

my next build is going to be in the s340 nzxt case

[@dpg2004]

Def my next case. Would it support older motherboards or just new releases?

[@grlmgor]

Motherboards arn't like CPU sockets their standard sizes across the board.

[@YowFengNyon]

the only problems i see are the usb headers. its a small problem though, if your motherboard dont have headers for usb 2 and 3 then you just dont get to use the usb on the case.

[@ryansherman3743]

i want one why because it hits all the right notes especiaily that side panel

[@Ldunk]

The Define R6 will hold a 360 radiator up top, why won't it hold the Corsair H110i? My Define R5 holds mine easily, and the R6 is even more friendly for water cooling.

[@carpysmind]

How do you think this case compares to the Corsair 500D?

[@sorbet7216]

Should I get this case or the Phanteks enthoo evolve?

[@ChipsNeeson]

Get a Bitfenix Comrade instead.

[@brockharper2833]

The R6, it has a lot more features when compared with the Phanteks Enthoo Evolv and its cheaper.

[@sakurasuper]

Super tee shirt mec !