Fractal Design Define 7 XL Black Solid Brushed Aluminum/Steel
Fractal Design Define 7 XL Black Solid Brushed Aluminum/Steel Review & Specifications
The Fractal Design Define 7 XL Black Solid Brushed Aluminum/Steel, manufactured by Fractal Design, is a very high-quality PC case designed for Full-Tower builds. It is constructed from premium-grade steel, aluminium, and tempered glass and weighs approximately 16.53 kg. Its aesthetic is characterized by a Black finish and features a tempered glass side panel, which adds both style and functionality.
The Fractal Design Define 7 XL Black Solid Brushed Aluminum/Steel supports a very wide range of motherboard sizes, including Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, Standard-ATX, E-ATX, EE-ATX, SSI-CEB, SSI-EEB. It can accommodate extremely large, high-end or server-grade E-ATX motherboards, offering unmatched compatibility across nearly all consumer and professional platforms. Power supply compatibility includes ATX, SFX units with a maximum supported length of 250 mm. The overall case dimensions are 604 x 240 x 566 mm, offering insight into its spatial footprint.
This case supports very large graphics cards up to 530 mm in length, along with CPU air coolers up to 185 mm in height.
This case provides excellent cooling support, with extensive fan and radiator mounting options, including radiators up to 480 mm. It ensures superb airflow and thermal management, making it ideal for high-power gaming rigs and workstations. For additional details and specific specifications, refer to the section below.
General Information
| Manufacturer | Fractal Design |
|---|---|
| PC Case Name | Fractal Design Define 7 XL Black Solid Brushed Aluminum/Steel |
| Current Price Amazon | $240 |
| Amazon Price Updated | 3 days, 1 hour ago. |
| PC Case Available | True |
Specification
| Form Factor | Full-Tower |
|---|---|
| Material / Weight | steel, aluminium, and tempered glass / 16.53 kg |
| Color / Side Panel | Black / tempered glass |
| PC Case Dimensions | 604 x 240 x 566 mm |
Compatibility
| Motherboard Support | Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, Standard-ATX, E-ATX, EE-ATX, SSI-CEB, SSI-EEB |
|---|---|
| GPU Length / CPU Cooler Height | 530 mm / 185 mm |
| PSU Form Factor / Max Length | ATX, SFX / 250 mm |
Performance
Fractal Design Define 7 XL Black Solid … Compared to PC Cases with the Same Form Factor and Similar Performance and Features
PC Case Quality & Features per Price Table
| PC_Case (Desc) | Price (Desc) | Quality/Features (Desc) | Q&F/Price (Desc) |
|---|---|---|---|
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$480
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0.0%
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108.0 pts
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20.3%
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$500
|
0.0%
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108.0 pts
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19.4%
|
|
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$400
|
0.0%
|
106.0 pts
|
23.9%
|
|
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$530
|
0.0%
|
104.0 pts
|
17.7%
|
|
|
$200
|
0.0%
|
104.0 pts
|
46.8%
|
|
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$520
|
0.0%
|
104.0 pts
|
18.0%
|
|
|
$142
|
↓
-22.4%
|
104.0 pts
|
66.1%
|
|
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$240
|
0.0%
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104.0 pts
|
39.0%
|
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$230
|
0.0%
|
104.0 pts
|
40.7%
|
PC Case Comparison and Detail Specifications Table
| Specification | Perf Chart | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price |
$480❗
0.0%
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$500
0.0%
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$400
0.0%
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$530
0.0%
|
$200
0.0%
|
$520
0.0%
|
$142
↓
-22.4%
|
$240
0.0%
|
$230❗
0.0%
|
| Form Factor | Full-Tower | Full-Tower | Full-Tower | Full-Tower | Mid-Tower | Full-Tower | Mid-Tower | Full-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Color | White | Black | Black | Hyperion GR701|Black|BTF | Black | Hyperion GR701|White | Black | Black | White |
| Side Panel | tempered glass | tempered glass | Mesh steel | tempered glass | tempered glass | tempered glass | steel | tempered glass | tempered glass |
| Max GPU L. | 580 mm | 470 mm | 360 mm | 460 mm | 432 mm | 460 mm | 432 mm | 530 mm | 432 mm |
| Max CPU H. | 180 mm | 200 mm | 190 mm | 190 mm | 185 mm | 190 mm | 185 mm | 185 mm | 185 mm |
| Max PSU L. | 225 mm | 220 mm | 220 mm | 240 mm | 288 mm | 240 mm | 288 mm | 250 mm | 288 mm |
| PSU FF | ATX, SFX | ATX, SFX | ATX, SFX | ATX, SFX | ATX, SFX | ATX, SFX | ATX, SFX | ATX, SFX | ATX, SFX |
PC Case Specification Table
| PC_Case (Desc) | Form Factor | Color / Side Panel | GPU Length | CPU Cooler Height | PSU Length / Form Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Tower | White / tempered glass | 580 mm | 180 mm | 225 mm / ATX, SFX | |
| Full-Tower | Black / tempered glass | 470 mm | 200 mm | 220 mm / ATX, SFX | |
| Full-Tower | Black / Mesh steel | 360 mm | 190 mm | 220 mm / ATX, SFX | |
| Full-Tower | Hyperion GR701|Black|BTF / tempered glass | 460 mm | 190 mm | 240 mm / ATX, SFX | |
| Mid-Tower | Black / tempered glass | 432 mm | 185 mm | 288 mm / ATX, SFX | |
| Full-Tower | Hyperion GR701|White / tempered glass | 460 mm | 190 mm | 240 mm / ATX, SFX | |
| Mid-Tower | Black / steel | 432 mm | 185 mm | 288 mm / ATX, SFX | |
| Full-Tower | Black / tempered glass | 530 mm | 185 mm | 250 mm / ATX, SFX | |
| Mid-Tower | White / tempered glass | 432 mm | 185 mm | 288 mm / ATX, SFX |
Additional PC Case Information
Fan Support:
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:
Top radiator Up to 480/420 mm
Rear radiator 120 mm
Bottom radiator Up to 240/280 mm
HDD / SSD Support:
Front Ports:
Dust Filters:
Additional Information:
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