Fractal Design Define 7 XL Solid Black

Full Tower case with steel soundproof panels and three 140 mm fans

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The Fractal Design Define 7 XL Grand Tour case offers flexibility, performance and versatility to meet everyone's needs! Enjoy quiet operation with soundproof panels, high-capacity internal volume and optimised space for your components.

Full Tower case with steel soundproof panels and three 140 mm fans

Overview

The Define series at the top!

The Fractal Design Define 7 XL Grand Tour case offers flexibility, performance and versatility to meet everyone's needs! Enjoy quiet operation thanks to soundproof panels, high-capacity internal volume, and an optimised layout to accommodate your various components. The sleek design is full of surprises, including three vertical GPU slots, 11 120mm fan slots and plenty of HDD or SSD slots. Perfectly suited for the higher end of the spectrum, this Fractal Design case will show its full potential day after day!

The big stuff!

With its XXL interior volume and robust, soundproof materials, the Fractal Design Define 7 XL Grand Tour case is the perfect combination of advanced design and user comfort. It can accommodate an EE-ATX, E-ATX or SSI-CEB motherboard, a 250mm power supply and a 359mm graphics card in a closed design.

Install your components easily, configure your machine according to your needs and find numerous slots for 3.5" or 2.5" disks. On the top, 5 USB ports await you, including a USB 3.1 Type C connector for fast charging.

Optimised air for your components

For the well-being of your equipment, the Define 7 XL has optimised cooling with no less than eleven 120 mm fan slots. Three 140mm fans are pre-installed to start your Fractal Design experience in the best possible conditions. Of course, this model is compatible with a watercooling system to meet all your needs.

Finally, a large space to place your cables is available to offer a professional quality cable management to all users!

Main features :

  • Motherboard compatibility: E-ATX, ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX, EE-ATX, SSI-CEB, SSI-EEB
  • Soundproof steel panel, anodised aluminium front panel
  • Two top panels available: solid or airflow
  • Bays available: 2x 5.25" external + 2 internal 3.5/2.5" trays (included)
  • Up to 18 HDD/SSD slots + 5 SSD slots via optional trays and plates
  • 5.25" bays convertible to front fan support
  • Expansion slots: 9 + 3
  • Power compatibility: up to 250 mm long with HDD cages installed
  • Maximum graphics card length: 359 mm (closed design) / 549 mm (open design with front fan) / 524 mm (open design without front fan)
  • 3 vertical GPU slots available (for use with optional PCIe Flex VRC-25 riser)
  • Ventirad compatibility: up to 185 mm high
  • 11 x 120mm fan slots (3 x Dynamic X2 GP-14 fans included)
  • Nexus+ 2 Hub: connect up to 3 PWM fans and 6 3-pin fans
  • Versatile brackets that turn unused slots into HDD, SSD or pump support
  • Watercooling compatibility: 120mm (rear) / up to 420/480mm (front) / up to 240/280mm (bottom) / up to 420/480mm (top)
  • Connectors: USB 3.1 Type C + 2 x USB 3.0 + 2 x USB 2.0 + Audio I/O
Specifications
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General information

Product name

Fractal Design Define 7 XL Solid Black

Brand

Fractal Design

Model

FD-C-DEF7X-01

Main characteristics

Graphic card max. length

549 mm

Max height CPU fan

185 mm

Power supply max. length

250 mm

Power format

ATX/EPS

Case format

Full tower

Use

Gamer
Office

Material

Steel
Aluminum

Motherboard format

SSI EEB
SSI CEB
Mini ITX
Micro ATX
ATX
E-ATX
EE-ATX

Power supply supplied

No

Design

Case color

Black

Front color

Black

Dust filters

5

Integrated display

No

Glass

No

LED RGB

No

ARGB LED

No

Water cooling compatible

Yes

Motherboard connector location

Standard connectors (on the motherboard)

Expansion slots

Number of PCI slots

9

Low profile

No

Number of visible 3.5" slots

0

Number of invisible 3.5" slots

0

Number of 2.5" slots

2

Number of 2.5"/3.5" slots

8

Number of visible 5.25" slots

2

Number of invisible 5.25" slots

0

Number of Slot-in slim 5.25'' slots

0

Number of Slim 5.25'' slots

0

Front connectivity

Location of expansion ports

Top

Connector(s) available

Headphone (3.5mm Jack Female)
Microphone (3.5mm Jack Female)
2 X USB 2.0
2 X USB 3.0
1 X USB 3.1 Type C

Cooling

Number of rear fan(s) slots

1 X 120 or 140mm

Quantity of rear fan(s) supplied

1

Number of front fan(s) slots

3 X 140mm
4 X 120mm

Quantity of front fan(s) supplied

2

Number of side fan(s) slots

None

Number of above fan(s) slots

3 X 140mm
4 X 120mm

Quantity of above fan(s) supplied

0

Number of underneath fan(s) slots

2 X 120 or 140mm

Quantity of underneath fan(s) supplied

0

Water cooling

AIO radiator compatibility

280mm radiator
240mm radiator
140mm radiator
120mm radiator
360mm radiator
420mm radiator
480mm radiator

Front AIO slot(s)

120mm radiator
140mm radiator
240mm radiator
280mm radiator
360mm radiator
420mm radiator
480mm radiator

Above AIO slot(s)

120mm radiator
140mm radiator
240mm radiator
280mm radiator
360mm radiator
420mm radiator
480mm radiator

Rear AIO slot(s)

120mm radiator

Physical characteristics

Width

240 mm

Height

566 mm

Depth

604 mm

Weight

16.53 kg

Volume

82.04 l

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 3 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 20 Feb 2020

Customer reviews
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10/10
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  • by YannP
    Posted on 29 Dec 2023
    Product bought from LDLC on 7 Jan 2022
    Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 10

    The Silent Giant - Fractal Design Define 7 XL Solid Black

    I recently assembled my new PC in the Fractal Design Define 7 XL Solid Noir case, and it was without doubt one of the best experiences I've had. The case is massive, offering incredible space for every imaginable component, including multiple radiators and hard drives, while allowing for clean and efficient cable management.

    The first thing I noticed was the build quality. The chassis is robust and the materials are top quality. The sober, elegant design in matt black blends in perfectly with my working and gaming environment. The solid front door and sound-deadening panels ensure that my system remains silent, even when the components are pushed to their limits.

    The modular system of this enclosure is impressive. The flexibility to configure the interior to my specific needs is a major asset. Whether it's a bulky air cooling system or a complex liquid cooling configuration, the Define 7 XL will accommodate it with ease.

    Additional features, such as a removable motherboard tray, easy-to-clean dust filters, and plenty of expansion options, make assembling and maintaining my PC a real pleasure.

    In conclusion, the Fractal Design Define 7 XL Solid Black is an exceptional case for those looking for space, modularity and quality design. It's an investment for enthusiasts and professionals who need the best for their high-end set-ups. Highly recommended for a no-compromise experience!

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  • by EstebanG
    Posted on 6 Jul 2021
    Product bought from LDLC on 7 Jun 2021
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Outstanding quality

    10/10 is deserved for a product of this standing.
    Enormous space that accommodates 2 GPU series 30XX without any problem. The walls are so soundproof that you don't know when the computer is on. Also I turned off all the LEDs for a silent mining ?? convenient at night.

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  • by anthonyV
    Posted on 17 May 2021
    Product bought from LDLC on 18 Jan 2021
    Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 9

    Beautiful and solid

    He is handsome, tall and strong like me. I am very happy with it. It is very well thought out, the side panels clip on and off, which is very practical. It insulates very well from noise. Perfect for large configurations.

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  • by PhilipL
    Posted on 16 May 2021
    Product bought from LDLC on 14 May 2021
    Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 9

    This box is a roll!

    - When you open the case, it's pretty much set up for watercooling and SSD support.

    If you only want to do classic air cooling, hard disk slots and an internal Blu-ray drive, it's feasible: there are already all the parts for 6 HDDs. But you'll have to unscrew and then reassemble a lot of things...

    - The whole front panel is already pre-wired, as well as the 3 fans 140 with the right cable passages. The only thing left to do is to connect the plugs to the motherboard.

    Fractal has done a really good job. This case is a roll.

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  • by LucM
    Posted on 22 Apr 2020
    Product bought from LDLC on 17 Apr 2020
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Just arrived.... pleasantly surprised!

    I ordered this box because I have a large number of mechanical disks (10 connected and 4 on the side) and I use them in RAID (0 + 1 + 10, soon RAID 50 ^^ if I dare to buy a good controller card). My problem was my inability to store my disks in my ANTEC P180. They were lying on the floor in 4 slot cages (or solo). This was not clean, risky, and the case was open all the time (incessant fouling).
    I am delighted with the record time of delivery, less than a week ... knowing the current circumstances of the risks incurred with the COVID19, I would like to congratulate all the people who allowed the delivery of my package; and arrived in perfect condition.

    As far as the product is concerned, it is beautiful, sober, the anodising of the surfaces is of excellent quality, the materials are of better quality than I imagined, it also seems very ergonomic and the layout of the spaces and volumes gives it ideal proportions for any intervention or modularity. The soundproofing seems very effective. The front panel connections (top) are of good quality and seem robust (I have a small suspicion about the Power and Reset switches, which seem to be micro-switches, so we'll have to see over time if they will remain reliable or functional in the long term). On the ventilation side, the multiple slots allow great customization and optimization of the heat release.
    The accessory box is simply sufficient and the screw kits are there ^^. The possibility to change the top cover is an aesthetic plus.

    Moreover, it would be nice if FRACTAL DESIGN could provide 2 more plates for the 3.5" discs (for the price... it would be justified).

    I recommend this case to anyone who wants to build a server, a gaming or workstation PC and who likes sobriety or minimalism.

    Thank you to all of you: LDLC, La Poste, possible intermediaries.

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