Fractal Design Define C TG Black Tempered Glass Window Silent Compact ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Pros: + The glass is beautiful. + Cable management is, on a scale of 1-10, an 11. + The rear panel swings slightly like a door, making realigning it very simple. + The rear panel has catches for the thumb screws. I like this feature. + Choice between a mesh screen for the top or a sound reduction panel. + PSU shroud to help hide some of your cable management. + PSU shroud has cutouts for USB audio, and front I/O couplings. + Case is overall, somewhat compact, but not so much that it compromises anything else. + Full length lower dust screen, that is serviceable from the front.

Cons: - I honestly would have liked to see one more 3.5 HDD drive capability. However, I will call this a half a 'Con' as the compact design probably prevented this. Call this a neutral, not a con. - Space is pretty tight between the power supply and the HDD cage. Not a deal breaker, as this is a result of a more compact case, more something to keep in mind for those who want to build this. I would suggest having your cables already connected to the PSU before seating it in the case. - I had a little trouble realigning the PSU bracket to thread into the back of the case. I would agree this might be a neutral point as this is the first time I have dealt with a mounting bracket. - I had a hard time with 90 degree SATA connections on the HDD. The lower tray is really close to the bottom of the case that it forces a severe bend in the cable that make me personally uncomfortable. I will be buying straight SATA connectors soon. - Another half 'Con' but I am not wild about the white highlights in this case. But again, this should almost be considered a neutral as opposed to a con.

Overall Review: I would absolutely recommend this case. It was fun to work with. Something to note: I wouldn't call myself an experienced builder. I have only built 2 PCs, but this is my 3rd case, a Corsair 200R being one, the other a Fractal Node 605. The easiest case was the Corsair, however, this case gave the Corsair a run for it's money. If on a scale of 1-10 for ease of building a PC, the Corsair being a 10, this case I would rate a 9.75. That is how close it is in my opinion.

Pros: -Slick, no-nonsense case design -Room to fit a Noctua NH-D15 with a few mm of fan wiggle space -Excellent integration of cable management -2.5" SSD Mounting Plate=Genius -Variable 120/140mm front fan mounts -Easy-remove dust filters on bottom and front -Configure top for solid/noise dampening or extra fans as desired -Non-obnoxious power LED -Extremely light for size -Case panels easy to remove -Simple, elegant window look (no obnoxious random plastic pattern) -Easy 3.5" tray for a pair of traditional HDDs

Cons: -120mm exhaust fan-size only Not an issue for my use case, but people like me with a slight bit of OCD might prefer to order fans in all the same sizes

Overall Review: This case symbolizes mid-ATX near-perfection. Fractal Design's entire Define series provides a slick line-up across the board. Provided you understand which Define case you need, I can't imagine buying something else. The best use-case for this chassis: -No internal optical drive required (most of us are getting there) -Space for large closed loop/AIO solutions OR all-fan solutions like the Noctua line -Space for SLI -3.5" Requirement (still there for at least a few more years unless you like externals on USB 3.0)

Pros: This case has been a great experience for me. A lot of cable management features that made cleaning up the wiring pretty easy. Whatever difficulties I encountered were the result of my being overly ambitious and specific with cable placement. - Sleek, subdued aesthetic with nice sound dampening features. - Great build quality (feels sturdy and has heft). - Modest size. It's smaller and more compact compared to the R5 and other quite sizeable Mid Towers. Not taxing to lift and haul about. - Tempered glass pane is great to show off your build. - Comes with two case fans that perform well.

Cons: - Slightly reduced airflow. That said, the included case fans work pretty well. I'm considering replacing them, but I think I would be fine as is.

Overall Review: - The case, while quite spacious on the inside, cannot properly fit a very large GPU (such as the EVGA 1080 TI FTW3 Hybrid- 289mm) and a front-mounted radiator (EVGA CLC 280mm AIO). The two will be physically touching if you manage to force them next to each other. Anymore than 289mm and you'll be out of luck entirely. If you want a front mounted-radiator, aim to have a GPU with length less than 270mm or you could possibly have very slim radiator fans.

Pros: Power shroud + back panel for a very organized cable management system (there's almost no wires visible in my completed build) - It comes with velcro straps for even more cable management - The power button is really satisfying to press - It has air filters at every entry point - It's compact because it doesn't waste space with 10 hard drive bays like a lot of cases do - Uses thumb screws for the panels so you don't loose screws - Feet rises it above floor, increasing air flow and decreasing temps + dust - Super silent because of the sound dampening material

Cons: - Price - Only has 2 front USB ports - I would like to see some sort of built in GPU support to prevent GPU sag

Overall Review: I normally don't feel compelled to write reviews unless I particularly love or hate something, and I know it sounds silly - but I feel emotionally attached to this case. I originally purchased the Design S and returned it once I realized this existed and I couldn't be happier. AESTHETIC: It's not flashy, it's very sleek and modern and doesn't clash with my decor. This case is perfect for someone who finds most gaming cases tacky and ostentatious. I think it's gorgeous and visually, I wouldn't change one thing about it.

Pros: Cable management is a dream for even a novice or person who is lazy like me. Its beautiful! Ample room for everything you would need to do, Going to give my first custom water cooling a go in it soon. Small enough to fit into so many places if you need to, but its so beautiful that it needs to be on display!

Cons: Its heavier than it looks I don't have more PCs so I can buy more! (Hehe)

Overall Review: I got this 2 days before they announced the Meshify C but I don't regret it. I prefer the clear glass over the slight tint on the Meshify. Oh, did I mention ITS BEAUTIFUL! :) Replaced my DIYPC case cause it ended up I needed a lot smaller of a PC for my desk.

Pros: Really sleek, compact design Economizes on space really well Lots of fan mount locations

Cons: Gets very hot near the GPUs with no option for fan mount on the door The stock fans are dead silent, but also push hardly any air at all Limited hdd storage space

Overall Review: There are lots of places to push through cables and some nice built in straps to help keep them out of the way, but as others have noted, getting power to the right places can be challenging and requires some thought. Make sure any additional cables you might need have been attached to the power supply BEFORE you bolt it in, or you'll find yourself unbolting it several times like I did.

Pros: Everything about this case fit my new RYZEN build. It's smaller than most!

Cons: None

Overall Review: I put a R5 Ryzen 1600 And A Gigabyte B350 Gaming 3 Board Working great!

Pros: - Minimalist classic style. Doesn't look like a transformer unlike a lot of the cases you see. - Well designed. Despite its compact size for a mid tower ATX case, you can stuff this thing full of fans and/or radiators. - Cable management could not be any easier. - PSU shroud really cleans up the look and allows you to hide the extra lengths of cable out of sight. - Relatively quiet as long as you don't put loud components inside. - All air intake points are filtered

Cons: - Mine was missing the bag of 8 - 3.5" drive screws. Fractal Design sent me the missing screws immediately upon contacting them with a copy of the invoice and the serial number though. (Good customer service!) - Not a fan of the white "accents" but that is easy to fix... costly though :( - Acrylic window will get scratches just by looking at it the wrong way. - Power LED is way too bright. Cannot even see the smaller and dimmer drive activity LED as it is overwhelmed by the power LED.

Overall Review: Fractal Design needs to come out with a blackout version of this like they have with the R5. I turned mine into a blackout version by replacing the fans and PCI slot covers with black ones. I also removed the 3.5" drive holder with its white trays and installed my only 3.5" mechanical drive in the optional position on the floor of the case. I clean the window with a microfiber cloth and handle that panel carefully. No scratches yet. If Fractal Design made a similar case that was all black, toned down the Power LED, and put a tempered glass window on it... that would be a perfect case! Overall I still like it and would recommend it as long as you are aware of the few short comings.