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https://www.techpowerup.com/264063/fractal-design-announces-the-define-series-7-7-xl-chassis Featuring the most comprehensive refinement of design elements yet, the Define 7 brings a new body to the long established Define series while staying true to its heritage as a solid platform for the silent PC. Always pushing boundaries, Fractal product developers added loads of new features to ensure that the 7 series is the most capable and cohesive Define range ever released. Thanks to an adaptable dual-layout interior, the Define 7 can easily accommodate motherboards all the way up to 285 mm E-ATX, extensive storage arrays with up to 14 HDDs, 4 SSDs and an ODD bay, and robust cooling with a 420 mm radiator and up to nine fans. Versatile new multi-brackets allow you to convert any unused fan position to an HDD, SSD or pump mount. Key Features: Define 7 - Spacious and extensively adaptable dual-layout interior easily accommodates large motherboards up to and including 285 mm E-ATX
- Support for radiators up to 360 mm in front, 420 mm up top, or 280 mm in the base in the default Open Layout
- Convert to Storage Layout for up to 14 HDDs along with 4 dedicated SSD mounts and one ODD bay (6 HDD/SSD + 2 SSD brackets + 1 multi-bracket included)
- The single 5.25" ODD bay can be converted to an additional 140mm front fan mount with filtered louver covering
- Silence-optimized construction with industrial sound-damped front, top, and side panels
- Top panel effortlessly swaps from sound-damped solid steel to filtered ventilation
- New chassis design opens up to fully expose the case interior for totally unhindered installation and cable routing
- Outstanding cooling capacity with a total of 9x 120/140 mm fan mounts and three preinstalled Dynamic X2 GP-14 fans
- Versatile new multi-brackets convert any unused fan position to an HDD, SSD or pump mount
- Tool-less, top-latching panels allow quick access while preventing accidental drops
Key Features: Define 7 XL - Spacious, extensively adaptable dual-layout interior easily accommodates large motherboards up to E-ATX and SSI-EEB
- Mount up to 18 HDD/SSDs plus five SSDs in the Storage Layout (6 HDD/SSD trays + 2 SSD brackets + 2 multi-brackets included)
- Use the Open Layout for more headroom and gargantuan water-cooling with radiators up to 480 mm in front or top and 280 mm in the base
- Two 5.25" ODD bays can be converted to an additional front fan mount with filtered louver covering
- Silence-optimized construction with industrial sound-damped front, top, and side panels
- Outstanding cooling capacity with a total of 9x 140 mm or 11x 120 mm fan mounts and three preinstalled Dynamic X2 GP-14 fans
- Five front USB ports including one USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C with fast charging support and speeds up to 10 Gbps
- Ultra-slim Nexus+ 2 fan hub connects up to three PWM fans and six 3-pin fans directly in line with cable channels along the edge of the case
- 13 pass-through holes with ten rubber grommets and two removable covers make for clean cable routing regardless of motherboard size
- Detachable PSU cable shield and integrated cable guides with Velcro straps further simplify cable management behind the board
I believe the features aren't too bad although I don't like the front design. The prices are roughly equal to their competitors.  
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Re: Fractal Design Announces the Define Series 7, 7 XL Chassis
2020/02/21 05:36:10
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I do like the fact that they designed them to create space from the GPU's end to the front for rads/fans, pump/res combos, etc.
Don't know if those front side vents are sufficient enough for high end gear as that seems to be the popular design as of late for case mfgers.
Other than that, I must say that's probably my favorite mid size tower case I've seen so far because of that roomy feel internally.
Well done Fractal Design.
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Re: Fractal Design Announces the Define Series 7, 7 XL Chassis
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Re: Fractal Design Announces the Define Series 7, 7 XL Chassis
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I have the R6 and it is a great case that this one does seem to improve uppon, but the only thing I noted was the vaque mentions of vertical gpu ( and what is needed to do it) the closest I found was a reference to the Flex VRC-25 (same as the R6) but that has been discontinued, which is a shame as I've been keeping an eye out for one for my set-up and am disappointed I didn't grab one sooner.
Perhaps it'll be released again and I'll be able to snag one.
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Re: Fractal Design Announces the Define Series 7, 7 XL Chassis
2020/02/21 09:39:11
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They could have used more metal, the front door/panel should be a solid piece but it seems its plastic + some thin aluminum decor. Looks so solid though, overall.
Also, it is hard to justify these over 150 cases, when the money could be spent on better cpu, gpu...
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Re: Fractal Design Announces the Define Series 7, 7 XL Chassis
2020/02/23 05:58:50
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apsese
They could have used more metal, the front door/panel should be a solid piece but it seems its plastic + some thin aluminum decor. Looks so solid though, overall.
Also, it is hard to justify these over 150 cases, when the money could be spent on better cpu, gpu...
The front door on the R6 is plastic with and aluminium front and sound proofing rear and is quite thick (about 1cm) but the plastic doesn't feel cheap and the door is reversable. I havew no regrets on my purchase and would buy a newer one in the series again.
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Re: Fractal Design Announces the Define Series 7, 7 XL Chassis
2020/02/24 10:02:14
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The one thing I regret about the R6 is the power supply shroud. It makes removing / inserting the modular cables while the PSU is installed such a giant PITA. The R5 is so much easier to work with in that respect. I guess a minority feel the same way given the R7 keeps the shroud.
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