{"id":6405,"date":"2026-09-15T18:24:39","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T17:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buildit.im\/index.php\/product\/fractal-design-define-7-black-solid-e-atx-atx-mid-tower-pc-case-sound-dampened-steel-panels-usb-c-20gbps-3-x-140mm-fans-modular-dual-layout-interior\/"},"modified":"2026-09-15T18:24:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T17:24:40","slug":"fractal-design-define-7-black-solid-e-atx-atx-mid-tower-pc-case-sound-dampened-steel-panels-usb-c-20gbps-3-x-140mm-fans-modular-dual-layout-interior","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/buildit.im\/index.php\/product\/fractal-design-define-7-black-solid-e-atx-atx-mid-tower-pc-case-sound-dampened-steel-panels-usb-c-20gbps-3-x-140mm-fans-modular-dual-layout-interior\/","title":{"rendered":"Fractal Design Define 7 Black Solid E-ATX\/ATX Mid Tower PC Case, Sound-Dampened Steel Panels, USB-C 20Gbps, 3 x 140mm Fans, Modular Dual-Layout Interior"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Fractal Design Define 7<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Fractal Design Define 7 is the pinnacle of the renowned Define Series, setting a high standard for mid-tower cases with exceptional modularity, flexibility and ease of use.<\/p>\n<p>Its highly adaptable chassis design opens up to fully expose the case interior, making installation, cable management and upgrades easier. The anodised aluminium front panel features reversible dual-handed hinges, while Fractal&#8217;s versatile Multibracket allows unused fan positions to be converted into HDD, SSD or pump mounts.<\/p>\n<p><b>Open and Interchangeable Design<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Swap in the included ventilated top panel to add three filtered fan positions, or remove the entire top section for unrestricted access when building and routing cables.<\/p>\n<p><b>Superior Airflow and Cooling<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Three Dynamic X2 GP-14 140 mm fans come pre-installed, with support for up to nine 120 mm or 140 mm fans in total.<\/p>\n<p>Easy-to-clean, high-airflow nylon dust filters provide coverage at the top, front and full-length bottom of the case.<\/p>\n<p>The single 5.25&#8243; optical drive bay can also be converted into an additional 140 mm front fan mount with a filtered louvre covering.<\/p>\n<p><b>Extensive Water-Cooling Support<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Define 7 provides plenty of space for custom water-cooling systems, including large reservoirs and radiators up to 420 mm.<\/p>\n<p>Radiator support includes:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Up to 360\/280 mm at the front<br \/>\u2022 Up to 360\/420 mm at the top<br \/>\u2022 Up to 240\/280 mm at the bottom<br \/>\u2022 120 mm at the rear<\/p>\n<p><b>Flexible Dual-Layout Interior<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The adaptable interior can be configured in either Open Layout or Storage Layout depending on your requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Open Layout provides maximum space for high-performance components and cooling hardware, with GPU support up to 470 mm.<\/p>\n<p>Storage Layout allows extensive drive capacity while retaining support for powerful system configurations.<\/p>\n<p>Motherboards up to 285 mm wide E-ATX are supported alongside standard ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX boards.<\/p>\n<p><b>Extensive Storage<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In Storage Layout, the Define 7 supports up to 14 HDD\/SSD positions alongside four dedicated 2.5&#8243; SSD positions.<\/p>\n<p>Six universal HDD\/SSD brackets are included, with 14 mounting positions available in total.<\/p>\n<p>Two dedicated SSD brackets are included, with four mounting positions available.<\/p>\n<p>The versatile Multibracket can also convert an unused fan position into an additional HDD, SSD or pump mounting point.<\/p>\n<p>A sturdy HDD cage with vibration-dampened trays helps reduce drive noise.<\/p>\n<p><b>Specifications<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>3.5&#8243;\/2.5&#8243; Universal Drive Brackets<\/b><br \/>6 included, 14 positions total<\/p>\n<p><b>Dedicated 2.5&#8243; Drive Brackets<\/b><br \/>2 included, 4 positions total<\/p>\n<p><b>5.25&#8243; Drive Bays<\/b><br \/>1<\/p>\n<p><b>Expansion Slots<\/b><br \/>7 + 2<\/p>\n<p><b>Front I\/O<\/b><br \/>1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2&#215;2 Type-C (20 Gbps)<br \/>2 x USB 3.0<br \/>2 x USB 2.0<br \/>Audio I\/O<br \/>Power button<br \/>Reset button<\/p>\n<p><b>Fan Support<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Total Fan Mounts<\/b><br \/>9 x 120\/140 mm<\/p>\n<p><b>Front<\/b><br \/>3 x 120\/140 mm<br \/>2 x Dynamic X2 GP-14 included<\/p>\n<p><b>Top<\/b><br \/>3 x 120\/140 mm<\/p>\n<p><b>Rear<\/b><br \/>1 x 120\/140 mm<br \/>1 x Dynamic X2 GP-14 included<\/p>\n<p><b>Bottom<\/b><br \/>2 x 120\/140 mm<\/p>\n<p><b>Dust Filters<\/b><br \/>Top, 2 x front and full-length bottom<\/p>\n<p><b>Fixed Velcro Straps<\/b><br \/>Yes<\/p>\n<p><b>Cable Routing Grommets<\/b><br \/>Yes<\/p>\n<p><b>Captive Thumbscrews<\/b><br \/>HDD brackets, SSD brackets and PSU bracket<\/p>\n<p><b>Left Side Panel<\/b><br \/>Industrial sound-dampened steel or tempered glass, depending on model<\/p>\n<p><b>Right Side Panel<\/b><br \/>Industrial sound-dampened steel<\/p>\n<p><b>Compatibility<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Motherboard Support<\/b><br \/>E-ATX up to 285 mm \/ ATX \/ Micro-ATX \/ Mini-ITX<\/p>\n<p><b>Power Supply Type<\/b><br \/>ATX<\/p>\n<p><b>Maximum PSU Length<\/b><br \/>250 mm with HDD cage installed<\/p>\n<p><b>Maximum GPU Length<\/b><br \/>Storage Layout: 290 mm<br \/>Open Layout: 470 mm<br \/>Open Layout with front fan: 445 mm<\/p>\n<p><b>Maximum CPU Cooler Height<\/b><br \/>185 mm<\/p>\n<p><b>Front Radiator Support<\/b><br \/>Up to 360\/280 mm<\/p>\n<p><b>Top Radiator Support<\/b><br \/>Up to 360\/420 mm<\/p>\n<p><b>Rear Radiator Support<\/b><br \/>120 mm<\/p>\n<p><b>Bottom Radiator Support<\/b><br \/>Up to 240\/280 mm<\/p>\n<p><b>Cable Routing Space<\/b><br \/>30 mm<\/p>\n<p><b>Vertical GPU Support<\/b><br \/>Compatible with Flex 2, Flex B-20 or Flex VRC-25 vertical GPU mounting solutions.<\/p>\n<p>65 mm total clearance. 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