How do you R6? - The Storage Build Time-Lapse

How do you R6? Fractal Design in collaboration with GGF Events, HGST, Kingston, Asrock, and CableMod created “The Storage Build.” Sporting 48TB of HGST Storage and 240 GB of Kingston SSD, this build is all about keeping your data safe and at home!
Full Specification
Case: Fractal Design Define R6 - White
CPU: Intel i9 7900X
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty X299 Gaming i9
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB
Graphics Card: Inno3d 1070 x2
Storage: 6x HGST Desktar 8TB HDD and 1x Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB.2 SSD
Cooling: Celsius S24 AIO
Power Supply: Fractal Design Integra 750w

[@randynguyen6402]

case from the side looks good, but a white front panel would be a nice color option

[@trail2k2]

Would have been a nice Christmas gift for myself. Now I have to wait for it to be released. I will be getting two of these. Although I don't like the new trend of tempered glass. I never had a problem with acrylic. Love the single 5.25" bay for those of us that still need/use them.

[@dryii]

They have the same case without tempered glass for ~@20 cheaper.

[@trail2k2]

Douglas York II I'll probably end up getting one of each. Solid side panel for my server and glass for my gaming system. I have terrible luck with glass. But still haven't dropped a beer bottle.

[@ThomasTomchak]

Best build video I have seen in a long time. And by far, the most creative. Nicely done.

[@mlschaap]

I build a R6 last weekend. With watercooling. I absolutely love the case. In my opinion the metal-color front makes it look professional. The system is very quiet.

[@devodestructor]

Loving my r5 still. You should really market it as the case for people with pets. The dust filters and the ease of cleaning them is a huge selling point

[@hades392able]

this is one of the few minimalist case designs that i actually like

[@goodbonestructure]

Case of the year

[@TrentHarlan]

I love the white, I think this will be my new case.

[@ridfersmovies]

would be nice if they could make an optional white front panel imo.

[@ridfersmovies]

then it would be perfect

[@shurik_sama]

you can get versions without tempered glass, but tg is really nice looking imo

[@Pabula]

Very impressive and versatile case. I would like to see fractal develop a more server oriented case, micro atx case with dual 8 drive columns (total 16x 3.5 hdds), with dual 2.5 SSD mounts on the back. Dual frontal fans 120 or 140 and a 120 on the back. Solid side panel with a moduvent 120 for cooling HBA cards. Solid top, no need for moduvents or support for watercooling, call it the Define Mini S6, if you wish plan a ATX for the future S6 for 2011-3 setups, but personally i find micro atx more convenient with server boards for a house server.

[@adys2831]

Why not a white front panel for a white case?

[@logan_kes]

Adys bcz the brushed look is 🔥🔥🔥

[@pgplaysvidya]

All the complaints about the front panel cover: you can order a custom sticker/cover for the front, from a 3rd party. ed: slickwraps is the vendor I had in mind I am parting out an AMD CPU build and going with this case. Lots of hard drive support and space for a large AIO cooler

[@goroz21]

Well I have found the case that will be used in my next build, also the white looks sick.

[@Xantosh82]

OMFG, my UV's in this case would look sick AF!

[@koolBOY8323]

a digital hoarder's delight. i need dis.

[@thegasman7161]

You better sell us more drive trays Fractal ! I'm going to use your Gun Metal version of the R6 for my next server build when it comes out in March !

[@HenningLangheim]

They have told me that extra drive bays will be available from the spare part store soon www.fractal-design-shop.de/ I'm waiting for them as well since the case can support up to 11 3.5" drives :)

[@jeepking]

I bought the case, no regrets! although I didnt get the rubber washers for the hard drives..

[@Suntinel]

I'm sorry that I had to drill a single bolt on your pc case because it was pulled off. Otherwise, super and good PC case.

[@Whatness]

I know one of the main points of this case is to quiet the noise produced by a running computer, but I'd like to see a version without a front door all together for the sake of airflow. I actually like the way the front looks without a door on it at all.

[@richardw1194]

The front panel is a deal breaker for the white case.

[@Xantosh82]

agreed, either white or glass for me!

[@forestflame172]

i like it actually. shows of the texture nicely

[@mixchief]

A matter of taste, granted, by I like the dark contrast a lot.

[@d3lsl0w]

I'm thinking of modding it by replacing it with a nice wooden front panel. I think it'll be nice.

[@iFreshCrispy]

Do it and post it!

[@Garth2011]

Front and Rear 140mm fans are King. Low noise and much air.

[@HisNameIsRobertPaulson01]

Mine arrived today!!

[@NickSanto]

Just put my pre-order in for the white tg on newegg. can't wait

[@benkrol6036]

I want to know when I can buy this case plz tell me

[@romankiss3793]

i m waiting for the damn release. do it!!!

[@daltondixon1875]

Keep doing these

[@unclerubo]

Hey, Fractal, are you guys planning to sell those drive trays separately? I was considering this case for my future NAS upgrade, but 6 3.5" drives seems like too few...

[@MarkRose1337]

Agreed. I have 8 3.5 in my R4, and converted the two 5.25 bays to hold 8 2.5 drives.

[@HenningLangheim]

They have told me that extra drive bays will be available from the spare part store soon www.fractal-design-shop.de/ I'm waiting for them as well since the case can support up to 11 3.5" drives :)

[@shahrezamohamed1516]

How do guys connecting those HDD with a lot of sata cable? Kinda noob in nas design Tq

[@davimarsteinarsson6753]

How many 3.5” hard drives does this case support? Is it 10 max if you would buy more brackets?

[@dostoveskiee]

R6 XL coming? Just bought a caselabs case over the XL R2 (was really a tough decision).. but if I knew the R6 was coming and the potential of an XL version coming because of it, I would have held off to see if you guys would do one. Would love to see a drive cage option that attaches to the mid-plate and some cage options to be put near the psu if you guys ever do an XL version. Might have to sell my case if you do! Anyways, thanks for doing a storage build; I find it hard to get rid of my sub-1tb drives, so it's nice to see a new case not limit the # of hdd space in their designs.

[@trail2k2]

dostoveskiee I would love to see them make the XL model, because I have 14 hdd's using two builds. The XL would be perfect so I can use my other build for for a guest pc.

[@Im1CrazyCow]

yeah i think an XL would be nice that way they could add some room to the backside for cable management room, they case is actually really good for the money just a few things that just fall short, a white R6 XL with the bigger backside and change all them fan controls to 4 wire Pwm come on this is 2017 not 2012

[@locoism1025]

The only thing that bothers me is that for a $150 case, they did not give the RGB power button option to match any color scheme desired.

[@jyuzookita]

I kinda like the meshify c front panel, so maybe fractal can add a white mesh for the front panel? it could also add more airflow ... i think. :)

[@overdadeirojervoso]

Should have put the tempered glass side panel on at the end.

[@ridfersmovies]

is there gonna be a smaller version for only micro atx? maybe shorter aswell? would probably get that then.

[@pentalway]

What happens if you lose the screws and the rubber stuff? Is there a way to order all the screws and little bits again?

[@JeroenFleer]

Awesome Rig FD build me first pc in this case👍🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@karol7675]

I want to buy it but is unavaible in all shops in PL, sooo sad :(

[@MrBuennoHD]

Very nice !

[@iMakeURaGez]

Can you store this at my house?

[@Bommelmensch]

Can the R6 case still be considered "silent" with all those hdds?

[@darklanov]

If only the front panel had white or silver brushed alu

[@Brimmlinn]

I also would love to know when the R6 will be available to purchase. This is the case I have been waiting on. Specifically the Gunmetal TG with USB-C. Ditching my Enthoo Elite for this case to free up some desk space.

[@starlarkyt]

mid January

[@Brimmlinn]

Ashton Herron Thank you for the response. I now plan on ordering at least 2 of these cases. I have multiple EATX motherboards laying around that have been waiting for a case like this. Anyone interested in a gently used Phanteks Enthoo Elite?

[@starlarkyt]

how much?

[@allenmonroe4512]

What is the storage controller looking PCI card (the first one installed that it appears all the hard drives were wired to)

[@Cereal87Killer]

Anyone know the raid controller used in this video? Link for it would be nice..thnx in advance

[@NewYears1978]

What kind of sata cables are those? I have never had any other than the standard crap red and black ones

[@califpv]

Would be nice if I could actually find it somewhere to purchase..

[@bengrogan9710]

Because it isn't released yet until mid January?

[@J0kuc]

Chill, it's not even released everywhere yet.

[@PeterBrockie]

J0kuc Still can't find the white glass version anywhere. Haha

[@federicomarcon6917]

it is fantastic

[@SuaSponte75]

Why not use a white mobo too? ASUS X299 Prime maybe?

[@JowieC]

Would be nice if I could actually buy the white R6 TG. Preordered on newegg back in Jan. of this year, and it keeps getting delayed. Can't find it anywhere on the web. Got all my components ready to go..... except this case..... :S

[@Syrinxification]

Why there is whole black case but not white?

[@4734291]

Because of the Front Panel i choose CM H500p MESH

[@squatch545]

I see an ODD opening, but is there no ODD cage?

[@ethanquinn2449]

I had trouble with the fan wiring to the mother board

[@Case909]

Two questions: Where/when can I get one of these in Canada? And what is that awesome music playing? Love the white one.

[@Not_Gotrek]

Aura - Somewhere

[@antong3987]

Connect D1 and Flex VRC-25 announced for release in Q1 2018. It's almost June 2018. What gives?

[@ethanquinn2449]

For a later model, can there be a white front door/panel on the white model

[@daviddavidsonn3578]

1:40 what the hell was that paste application, a bit weird.

[@Bobcat665]

Are you guys ever going to get around to updating the Define XL?

[@DarknessessB11]

Would you guys ever consider selling a monitor side panel mod?. No manufacturer has done this and this looks like the perfect case for it. I know it would be expensive but so cool. Become pioneers.

[@bengrogan9710]

It was does last year at CES, can't remember who by.

[@nitro329]

It was iBuyPower with their "Snowblind" case www.ibuypower.com/Signature/Snowblind

[@DennisBorz]

Why use an hba if the motherboard already has at least 6 sata ports

[@Gilgatron]

I love youre define r6 cases , i want to buy one , but what color only? :)

[@tokat2009]

When can you buy this from Germany

[@podcastbunker]

How do you daisy chain hard drives like that ?

[@kmpcs3502]

@Fractal Design I want to Build an AIO machine with this case, but i want to use 8 3,5" HDDs, can you send me two of those?

[@fz5244]

Whats the green pcie card

[@UltramasterBDJ]

Note to self : Hard drives at 2:20 & 2:40

[@carrot4443]

Hi~ If same build(storage mode), 360mm radiator impossible(up position) ?

[@shinseiki23]

Where can i get more hdd sleds?

[@oogrooq]

thank you for fixing the trays to accommodate those larger drives. front should've been silver though. I'm buying gunmetal and blackout myself. nicely done. On second thought, a non-removable shroud is bullshit. I'll wait for a revision or buy something else.

[@Coltyro1028]

What's the song in the video??

[@file440]

what's the raid controller used in this build?

[@thegreatclambino543]

Anyone know the SATA power splitters used in this video?

[@drizxan2072]

I can put a dvd / blu ray player in this case?

[@bigpoppaeffy3380]

There is a 5.25" bay in the front so yea

[@davidpinkis3310]

What Raid Card did you use?

[@calvin_thefreak]

Now just add unraid and you have the perfect virtualized Platform

[@enzersama]

Any way to install a 360mm rad in the top and keep the HDD bays?

[@FractalOfficial]

Yes, the Define R6 will support a 360mm radiator in the top and still support drives in the included trays. With 11 mounting locations you can reconfigure your drives to suit your build

[@enzersama]

Awesome, thanks for the quick response and happy holidays!

[@lugerginyu]

Will you have to compromise on number on drive trays with this configuration?

[@shadowhawk7441]

Who else thinks fractal should do giveaways on both the gamer and storage builds...

[@shadowhawk7441]

Jason Levine you know man you know

[@stastro1785]

Who else thinks Shadowhawk should get a job and buy his own shit?

[@lugerginyu]

Does anybody know if it's possible to have a 360 ra in the top while keeping the HDD main cage?

[@bengrogan9710]

I think this was covered in either HardwareCanucks or BitWit's review. if I remember rightly 360 fits but 420 needs a minor dremel fix

[@PixelBoyMiner]

Where can I buy one of these? I am in the us and fractals page takes me to the r5

[@starlarkyt]

not till 2018 my friend

[@PixelBoyMiner]

Ashton Herron but like hiw far into 2018

[@starlarkyt]

Jan to Feb

[@JohnyMcNeal]

Can we expect a mini version for mATX any time soon? I dont want to buy define mini just to find out theres a new version 2 weeks after purchase.

[@bjornagjertsen]

Guess it's upgrade time O.o Also, every owner of a Core i9 CPU know thats not enough cooling ;)

[@albertgooner6366]

I want Define Nano C TG for itx system, comon Fractal

[@unijabnx2000]

It makes me sad that all the drive sleds dont come with the case...!!!

[@AxelStrife93]

Makes me more sad that they dont plan on selling separate HDD trays at all.

[@unijabnx2000]

which brings us back to my original point...

[@_Epictetus_]

We don't R6 since we can't find it for sale anywhere in USA!

[@_Epictetus_]

Also Whiteout edition please!

[@revolverocelot287]

When can we purchase?

[@bengrogan9710]

1st quarter 2018

[@SgTFeaR]

ETA for TG white in Sweden anyone?

[@joeestrada113]

If only the front was white with the same texture :/

[@Im1CrazyCow]

Fractal design this case is so close to perfect but dam so little room in back for cable management, add like 2 inches in the back to every case PLEASE Manufacturing WOW this case is so close but dam.....maybe make an R6 XL in white for 2018 this is so close to perfect its sickening

[@JAY.1983]

The title asks a pretty good question, with a simple answer. Pick Ash and enjoy your lack of a hitbox.

[@allenkennedy99]

That case is so white it's drinking cheap wine and shopping at whole foods.

[@howlers8]

jesus thats a ton o storage

[@3ric585]

All stuff I'll never afford :,(

[@spctrdemara96]

No hardtube anymore? :D

[@itsnorse]

This is honestly one of if not the best case I’ve seen ever, so fractal please please please, stop putting the ugliest builds ever in it lol, I tried to be nice the last vid you did in this case but honestly like wtf 😂, I get it your showing off the case which is amazing however you just put it to shame by sticking literally random parts in it! How hard is it to make a white and black build! That looks good! I get it your probably using stuff off the shelf but sill... like the ssd for example... it’s red... shinny...red ssd just sitting there in the what was almost a black and white build, and what even was that gpu... no excuses for this fractal... don’t do this... not to this case... please... lol nah but for real great case and I still love you fractal... just want an actual good looking build instead of thrift shop lookin trash 😏

[@WileyWereWolf]

This was buillt by ggf not fractal

[@itsnorse]

Matthew Garcia I know that but it’s posted on there channel so I guess at the very least I’m asking them to get someone else to build it 😒

[@plegion]

the BLACK front panel is just ridiculous ugly. People who want a white case, just want a white case!

[@frogyafro]

The casse is so beautiful, just the over all build makes look so ugly

[@Kedo2]

green light, red ssd, black-red mb .... dafuq ?

[@petermitchell6348]

Love to know how you connected the wiring to that PSU. The only way I can see to do it with THAT case is to take an angle grinder to that pathetic PSU shroud. What a bunch of dummies they are at Fractal!!!!!

[@abooboo654]

hard drive stacked too tight.its a heat trap.

[@KelevraDavid]

I know, white fans in a white case are hard to see. Maybe you missed those two intake fans in the front...

[@mintberrycrunch6657]

It really is incomprehensible to me that additional HDD mounts cannot be purchased to take full advantage of the 10 or 11 available slots! Such a waste, as it prevents me from chosing this otherwise perfect case for my 8-HDD build!

[@gamingnerdy2183]

*OOF*

[@Second0ne]

to much screws

[@antonhelsgaun]

That's his ugliest build to date