Fractal Design Define 7 XL Dark E-ATX Full Tower Case

The Fractal Design Define 7 XL Dark Tempered Glass (FD-C-DEF7X-03) is a full tower chassis engineered for builders who demand maximum expandability, excellent thermal management, and a near-silent working environment. The striking exterior features an anodized aluminum front panel fitted with reversible dual-handed hinges, allowing the door to open left or right to suit your workspace layout. The left side panel is tempered glass, giving a clear view into the interior, while the right panel is constructed from industrial sound-damped steel, contributing to the case's impressive noise-reduction properties. Sound-damping material also lines the front and top panels, making this an ideal platform for workstations, content creation rigs, or any build where acoustics matter. Inside, the Define 7 XL's dual-layout design caters to a wide range of build styles. The Storage Layout accommodates up to 18 HDDs or SSDs via six universal 3.5"/2.5" trays and two dedicated 2.5" brackets, plus two Multibrackets included in the box. The Open Layout unlocks extra GPU clearance, extending maximum graphics card length to 530 mm (505 mm with a front fan installed). CPU cooler height clearance reaches 185 mm, and PSU length support extends to 250 mm with both HDD cages installed. The case supports motherboards up to E-ATX, SSI-EEB, and SSI-CEB form factors, along with ATX, mATX, and mITX. Cooling headroom is substantial. There are 11 fan mount positions accepting 120 mm fans, or 9 positions for 140 mm fans. Three Dynamic X2 GP-14 fans come pre-installed — two at the front and one at the rear. Radiator support reaches 480/420 mm at the front and top, 280/240 mm at the bottom, and 120 mm at the rear. The Moduvent top panel can be swapped between a sound-damped solid steel panel and a filtered ventilation panel without tools, letting you balance acoustics and airflow as needed. High-airflow nylon dust filters cover the top, two front positions, and the bottom including full PSU coverage. The front I/O panel provides a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port with fast-charging support and speeds up to 10 Gbps, two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, and audio I/O. The Ultra-slim Nexus+ 2 fan hub supports up to three PWM fans and six 3-pin fans from a single header. Cable management is aided by 13 pass-through holes (ten with rubber grommets, two with removable covers), a detachable PSU cable shield, integrated Velcro cable straps, and 30 mm of cable routing space behind the motherboard tray. Expansion slot count is 9 + 3, with vertical GPU mounting possible using the optional Flex VRC-25 bracket (65 mm total clearance; a standard two-slot GPU under 38 mm thickness is recommended for optimal cooling). The case carries a two-year manufacturer warranty. --- Verified Specifications --- SKU: FD-C-DEF7X-03 | Form Factor: Full Tower | Color: Black | Material: Steel, Tempered Glass | Motherboard Support: E-ATX / ATX / mATX / mITX / SSI-EEB / SSI-CEB | Expansion Slots: 9+3 | Drive Bays: Up to 18 HDD/SSD (Storage Layout) | Dedicated 2.5" Brackets: 5 positions (2 included) | Fan Mounts: 11×120 mm or 9×140 mm | Pre-installed Fans: 3×Dynamic X2 GP-14 | Front Radiator: Up to 480/420 mm | Top Radiator: Up to 480/420 mm | Rear Radiator: 120 mm | Bottom Radiator: Up to 280/240 mm | Max GPU Length: 530 mm (Open Layout) / 505 mm (with front fan) | Max CPU Cooler Height: 185 mm | Max PSU Length: 250 mm | Front I/O: 1×USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C, 2×USB 3.0, 2×USB 2.0, Audio I/O | Dimensions (L×W×H): 604×240×566 mm | Net Weight: 16.64 kg | Volume: 77.6 L | Warranty: 2 Years