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Fractal Design Define 7 XL Black Solid Brushed Aluminum/Steel

Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, Standard-ATX, E-ATX, EE-ATX, SSI-CEB, SSI-EEB · Black · USB-C

Quality
104
Quality / price
39
Max GPU
530 mm
Amazon
$240
Fractal Design Define 7 XL Black Solid Brushed Aluminum/Steel
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$240
Available on Amazon Updated Aug 30, 2026
Overall quality104.0
Quality / price39.0
Cooling support21
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Fractal Design Define 7 XL Black Solid Brushed Aluminum/Steel at a glance

The Fractal Design Define 7 XL Black Solid Brushed Aluminum/Steel is a Full-Tower chassis with a tempered glass side panel profile. Supported boards: Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, Standard-ATX, E-ATX, EE-ATX, SSI-CEB, SSI-EEB. Primary materials are listed as steel, aluminium, and tempered glass.

Overall quality is 104.0, summing compatibility, cooling, storage, build quality, and connectivity. Max GPU length is 530 mm. Max CPU cooler height is 185 mm. Largest radiator support is listed at 480 mm.

Best fit: High-end long-GPU builds that need support for at least one 360 mm radiator; verify the listed radiator positions before planning a multi-radiator loop.

Cooling and front I/O

Front ports: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20 Gbps), 2 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0, Audio I/O, Power button, Reset button. USB-C is present on the front I/O. Dust filters: Yes.

Current value

At $240, quality / price is 39.0. Compare nearby cases of the same form factor below; clearance and panel type can outweigh a small quality gap.

Chassis data

Full specifications

Construction, clearances, cooling, storage, front I/O, and quality metrics in one technical sheet.

General

Manufacturer
Fractal Design
Case
Fractal Design Define 7 XL Black Solid Brushed Aluminum/Steel
Form factor
Full-Tower
Side panel
Tempered glass
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$240
Amazon availability
Available
Price updated
Aug 30, 2026

Construction

Material
steel, aluminium, and tempered glass
Color
Black
Side panel detail
tempered glass
Dimensions
604 x 240 x 566 mm
Weight
16.53 kg
PSU shroud
Yes
RGB lighting
No

Quality & value

Overall quality
104.0
Compatibility
20
Cooling support
21
Storage score
22
Build quality
21
Connectivity
20
Quality / price
39.0

Compatibility / clearances

Motherboard sizes
Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, Standard-ATX, E-ATX, EE-ATX, SSI-CEB, SSI-EEB
Max GPU length
530 mm
Max cooler height
185 mm
Max PSU length
250 mm
PSU form factor
ATX, SFX
PSU included
No

Cooling

Max radiator
480 mm
Fan support
Front fan 4 x 120 mm or 3 x 140 mm, (2 x Dynamic X2 GP-14 included) Top fan 4 x 120 mm or 3 x 140 mm Rear fan 1 x 120/140 mm, (1 x Dynamic X2 GP-14 included) Bottom fan 2 x 120/140 mm
Radiator support
Front radiator Up to 480/420 mm Top radiator Up to 480/420 mm Rear radiator 120 mm Bottom radiator Up to 240/280 mm
Pre-installed fans
Not specified
Dust filters
Yes

Storage & I/O

Drive bays
3.5"/2.5" Universal drive brackets 6 + 2 included, 18 positions total Dedicated 2.5" drive brackets 2 included, 5 positions total 5.25” drive mounts 2
Expansion slots
12
Front ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20 Gbps), 2 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0, Audio I/O, Power button, Reset button
USB-C
Listed

Additional information

Also listed as
Define 7 XL

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An expansive internal layout easily accommodates large motherboards up to E-ATX and SSI-EEB.

Install up to 18 HDDs alongside 5 SSDs mounts in the default Storage Layout.

Convert to Open Layout and get more than enough room for your custom water loop with large reservoirs and radiators up to 480 mm.

Brushed aluminum encases a refined front door design with reversible dual-handed hinges and magnetic latching.

Versatile new multi-brackets convert any unused fan position to an HDD, SSD or pump mount

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