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one better than the other let's find out so I'm going to start this showdown with the exterior run down the define as follows in the footsteps of simple black box design the track of design has not changed in ages it's clearly not trying to compensate for anything if you know what I mean because it is a popular preference I like to brush plastic front panel and the i/o at the top the Pro M on the other hand has a little extra character with a front panel it's got a single v in the quarter inch drive bay and the I always move to the side but both are simple enough without any aggressive gamer e characteristics and I like that I like the window cut out on the define s more just because it spans a better chunk of the interior that you'd want to show off while the window on the pro-am is a bit too narrow the viewing angles are limited but the looks are all subjective so let us know in the comments which you prefer however the side panel rigidity goes to the define s with good quality and heavy panels and thumb screws that are attached on the panel which is awesome and the solid panels do compensate though for the wobbly interior because there is no internal frame support the N through Pro M is kind of the opposite the side panels are very thin and flimsy plus to top it off the mounting mechanism relies on hinges that are difficult to align however the internal frame is totally solid with absolutely zero flex on the frame unfortunately both side panels fail the nail scratch test I don't have votary nails like some people have mentioned in the comments and I apply only a little bit of pressure so be careful when working with the two but we've heard from fantex that they are strengthening the window to be more clear and more durable against scratches so I can say the nail scratch test despite of how many windows I've destroyed can be seen as a success when it comes down to dust proofing the pro M has all ports covered there's a large magnetic filter at the top which I love a power supply filter at the bottom and the filter on the front panel however the side ventilation ports at the front or B find the filter making this intake prone to dust you could cover it somehow but that's not the point and it's unfortunate to see this overlooked the define s has a large filter spanning the front intake with deep enough ventilation openings between the panel there's a removal power supply filter and coming to the top this is where we find the Majin system that allows you to remove only the needed portions for your specific fan configuration the fan mounts are offset closer to the panel for better rad clearance but there is no dust filter here and fractal design really needs to figure out a way to give us proper dust proofing at the top please coming inside the define S comes with two excellent 140 member fans so you get proper exhaust and some intake out of the box with one of the best airflow designs on the market the cooling potential with triple 120 or 140 member fans at the front and the top as well makes this a really popular candidate for water cooling this is because the traditional drive cage is now gone so the interior is just open for your imagination know what I mean water cooling mostly though keep it PG please plus the rail system is built-in to help with the reservoir mounting which is awesome coming inside the pro m and it's clear that people are demanding this type of open interior layouts that would optimize air flow and maximize the convenience of any water cooling inside we find only a single 140 moment or exhaust so you will need to populate it with fans for proper cooling and this was one of the critiques a lot of you guys commented on the review because at $79 you were expecting to have at least a second fan at the front you can set up trip 120mm fans or dual 140 millimeters because of this chamber separation the floor to the front can be removed to accommodate for longer than 240 known the radiators now the pro M has one of the best top fan mounting solutions it's a simple removable bracket for triple 120 or dual 140 member fans it's a really awesome way to allow users to mount things outside of the case and slide it back in during assembly both cases have outstanding air flow but the - takes this one for sure with more fan spots and better water quality support for storage I also love practice approach here with three brackets in the back for three and a half inch drives that are backwards compatible with two and a half inch drives as well and we have dual SSD brackets for excellent storage potential considering the drive cage is gone the enthu pro m on the other hand has a cage in the bottom chamber with two Drive caddies so one less than the defined s plus only a single SSD bracket that is modular by the way so you can move it around and even bring it to the side of the case to show it off but if only the window panel extended to that portion however the pro M has this unique optional mounting system in place using these brackets to attach more drives on the interior chamber with mounting flexibility within these five spots depending on your system the unfortunate part is that no brackets are included and they are $10 apiece so if you need more storage space than that you actually better look elsewhere as for the assembly process both fractal and fantex managed to create a complete new proof interior for run the easiest systems to put together our reference test system fits in place very well absolutely no hiccups the spacious chamber on each case just looks awesome I love the chamber division on the pro-am tow especially because the power supply is moved closer to the panel and we have extra clearance on the other side to stash away any extra cables and both cases actually utilize these velcro straps to let you easily collect and clean up all the cables so both cases have fantastic cable management and so in conclusion which one is better I think that the finance is a bit more versatile in the cooling department especially with the added fan included there's extra drive support out of the box side panel presentation is better while the enter Pro M features an outstanding internal frame and a different aesthetic on the inside too with that bottom chamber plus you have that five the quarter inch drive slot which is important to some people and is missing on the define s my main negative point on the define s is the top margin system that has no does filter my main negative point on the pro-am are no front intake fans included and side panels are really really flimsy but looking fast that both cases are extremely satisfying to build in and at this price point sort of set the benchmark of what we should expect from new cases released in this price bracket the de Finance is a clear winner if you are looking for the best water cooling customization right now while the pro m is an awesome alternative for a simple gaming build where you don't mind the limited drive options but want the proper user friendly building experience and so guys this concludes this the case showdown between the define s and the enthu Pro M leave your thoughts on which two enclosures we should compare or compete in the future showdown thank you so much for watching let us know which one of these you prefer more and we'll see you in the next one