Fractal Design’s Define R4 ATX Computer Enclosure Reviewed

Based in Sweden, Fractal Design has been designing cases and marketing them in the UK since 2007. Over the last couple years, they’ve continued to carve a swathe out in the American market thanks to their immaculate and contemporary designs. Once upon a time Antec offered similar style, but has since stopped, leaving a void amongst the DIY users who are looking just for what Fractal has to offer. Their vision is one of close attention to detail, balanced features, and a clean “less is more” image. Those concepts are found in many computer enclosures including the one we’re reviewing today.

I’ve been working with the Define R4 for about the last two weeks now, studying every straight line right down to the air flow. It’s a very feature rich, extremely classy enclosure. Naturally, we wanted to know is it a work of art, or if it’s just another square? Let’s find out!