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Fractal Design -
Define R2
Well thought out case
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Temperatures
The temperatures were double checked with SpeedFan and Everest. To make the scenario as close to real life as
possible, the motherboard had control of all the fan speeds. To load the system, Intel Burntest and Furmark were
used.
Hardware used for the test:
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 (2,13 GHz)
- CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12P
- Motherboard: Asus P5Q
- Memory: Mushkin SP2-6400+ 2*1GB
- GFX Card: EVGA 8800GTS 320Mb ACS3 KO Edition
- Hard drive: Samsung 320 GB T166
- Power supply: Thermal Take ToughPower 750W
- Enclosure: Being tested...
The results are quite impressive. I think that the ModuVent system does have something to do with the low
temperatures and the air flow is quite optimized by default. It's nice to see that the temperatures stay so low, even
when the system is fully loaded and still the case remains quiet.
It's also quite a difference when compared to the Midgard, the hardware is a bit different, but the GPU's are from
the same era and Define R2 is able to keep the 8800 GTS 15 degrees lower in load.
Noise
Thanks to the bitumen interior and quiet fans, the R2 is very silent. With automatic fan control it's almost
completely silent in desktop use. The fan controller is a very nice accessory to control the noise levels with
on-the-fly fan speed adjustment. Bitumen, ModuVent and the Fractal Design fans seem to make a perfect combination.
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15.02.2010 15:50
Greasy Dave
Hi,
I'm really interested in buying this case. I like how it looks. And I like the fact that it's quiet. However, I'm wondering about the bitumen sound dampening material. I've heard that it gives off a smell? Can you let me know what your experience of it was like?
Also, over extended use, when the bitumen heats up, what is the effect? Is it safe? Am I going to be inhaling chemicals released from the compound? That's my biggest worry. HAs the compound been tested to EU safety levels?
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16.02.2010 00:50
Jyrchi
After opening the box, the whole room smelled like bitumen quite strongly and it took a few days to dissolve, but since that I've been using this case as my primary enclosure and it doens't smell like anything anymore. So it's just a matter of a few days.
Over extended use I haven't seen any effects on the bitumen itself, even after heating. It hasn't changed it's shape and it looks the same when compared to day one with the case. I'm not an expert on the safety aspect, but they also use bitumen in automobiles etc. so I would imagine it has been tested to match the EU standards. I don't think you need to worry of getting poisoned or anything like that. 
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16.02.2010 09:00
japala
http://metku.net/index.html?path=mods/bitumi/index_eng
I too noticed the smell when I did my bitumen mod back in 2001. It seems that the material smell only after working with it, cutting etc. but the smell goes away in couple of days. Perhaps the surface of the material dries out and it doesn't release any smells after that...
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16.02.2010 12:20
Greasy Dave
Thanks for the replies.
How about heat in the case? I'm going to be housing an i7 930 in it. I'm anticipating on needing to add three or four extra fans . . . @ Jyrchi, what set up do you have running in the case and how does it handle the heat?
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17.02.2010 11:39
Greasy Dave
Right, my baad. I hadn't made the connection between the witer of the review and the poster - 
Hmmm, a dual core...the quad will be making more heat. Still, at the end of the day, the case itself is really nice, plenty of fan mounts, great door design, excellent price. If I'm unhappy with the bitumen I can always rip it out.
Thanks for the feedback.
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