BrandFractal Design
SeriesDefine 7 XL
ModelFD-C-DEF7X-01
Type ATX Full Tower
ColorBlack
Case MaterialSteel
With Power SupplyNo
Power SupplyATX
Power Supply Mounted Bottom
Motherboard Compatibility E-ATX / ATX / mATX / mITX / EE-ATX / SSI-CEB / SSI-EEB
Side Panel Window No
LED No
Dust Filters Top panel
2 x Front
Bottom + PSU
External 5.25" Drive Bays2
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays6 + 2 included, 18 positions total
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays2 included, 5 positions total
Expansion Slots 9 + 3 vertical
Front Ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0, 2 x Audio
Fan OptionsFront: 4 x 120mm or 3 x 140mm fan (2 x Dynamic X2 GP-14 included)

Top: 4 x 120mm or 3 x 140mm fan

Rear: 1 x 120mm / 140mm fan (1 x Dynamic X2 GP-14 included)

Bottom: 2 x 120mm / 140mm fan
Radiator OptionsFront: Up to 480mm / 420mm

Top: Up to 480mm / 420mm

Rear: 120mm

Bottom: Up to 240mm / 280mm
Max GPU Length549 mm
Max CPU Cooler Height185 mm
Max PSU Length250 mm (both HDD cages installed)
Dimensions (H x W x D)22.28" x 9.45" x 23.78"
21.57" x 9.45" x 23.23" w/o feet/protrusions/screws
Weight36.44 lbs.
FeaturesSpacious, 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

Top panel effortlessly swaps from sound damped solid steel to filtered ventilation

New chassis design opens up to fully expose the case interior on three sides for totally unhindered installation and cable routing

Anodized aluminum front panel with reversible dual-handed hinges opens and closes easily with magnetic latching

Outstanding cooling capacity with a total of 9 x 140 mm or 11 x 120 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

Three vertical GPU slots for use with the Flex VRC-25 PCIe riser, available separately

Five front USB ports including one USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C with fast charging support and speeds up to 10Gbps

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

Sturdy new HDD cage design with vibration damped trays

Tool-less, top-latching panels allow quick access while preventing accidental drops

Bridgeless expansion slots ensure obstruction-free connections for easier installation and hookup

Ventilated PSU shroud with two-part removable cover

Easy-to-clean high airflow nylon filters on the front, top, and base with full PSU coverage and convenient front access

13 pass-through holes with ten rubber grommets and two removable covers make for clean cable routing regardless of motherboard
Package ContentDefine 7 XL 
Accessory box
User manual
Ventilated top panel
ODD bracket
ODD bay cover
2 x HDD/SSD trays (for a total of 6)