Define R5 vs R4?

[Flaygonri]

So, I've been wanting a new case for a while, and I'm really into Fractal's R4, and they just released an R5. What's the difference between the cases, and which one has better price to performance? (which one should I get) Also, will it fit a CM Hyper 212X cooler in it?

[thekeemo]

Pauls hardware has a video on it and I would expect so

[Bansh33]

just watch linus' video on it it will answer all your questions

[MegaDave91]

Much more water cooling friendly, some more creature comforts and overall more modular. That more or less sums up the R5, in my opinion.

[Faceman]

Phanteks Enthoo Pro

 

 

It's the answer to everything.

[Stadiz]

Phanteks Enthoo Pro

 

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 I have to agree with this one too.

[IMPERIUS]

well you can also take a look at the nzxt S340. I think it is a good case for the money. If not, take a look at the phantaks enthoo pro vs and R4/5 and decide from your liking of the cases' looks

[arnavvr]

I dont really see the point of the enthoo pro now that the r5 is relased because they both have 420 rad support, and the fractal is quieter

[Mooshi]

I dont really see the point of the enthoo pro now that the r5 is relased because they both have 420 rad support, and the fractal is quieter

 

It's a matter of preference. The R5 is better than the R4, but I find the Pro to be nicer looking and quiet is only subjective to the fans being used. In my old R4, I still found fan noise to be really loud when they were running at 12v, this included a 140mm Noctua. Any case can be silent when you keep the RPMs in check to balance performance and cooling capability. 

[FunkyFeatures]

I am getting the R5, over the R4, and as far as i know, the non windowed version has better silence foam or whatever its called, and therefore a bit more quiet. They also fixed quite a few "mediocre" things about the R4. The motherboard tray has an indent, so the motherboard is actually mounted lower than the rest of the tray.

 

I am really excited for it, and i have already ordered it.