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Fractal Design Define 7 Mid-Tower Case (Dark Window, Black)

BH #FRCDEF7A03 • MFR #FD-C-DEF7A-03
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Fractal Design Define 7 Mid-Tower Case (Dark Window, Black)
Key Features
  • Fits E-ATX, ATX, Micro ATX & Mini ITX
  • Steel Frame & Windowed Side Panel
  • 1 x 5.25" Drive Bay
  • 6 x 2.5/3.5" Drive Mounts
Give your rig room to shine with the black,dark windowed Define 7 Mid-Tower Case from Fractal Design. Intended to provide ample room and then some, this mid-tower case supports ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX boards, as well as E-ATX motherboards up to 285mm. Users can configure the Define 7 in various ways, optimizing space for server-like capacity in Storage Layout or sticking with the default Open Layout, maximizing airflow. If opting for the latter, users can remove the installed front fan, allowing the case to fit GPUs up to 19.33". With the front fan installed, you can still fit graphics cards up to 18.38". GPUs up to 12.4" are supported when both the front fan and HDD cage are installed. Additionally, CPU coolers up to 7.28" are supported, as are power supplies up to 9.84". The Fractal Define 7 also sports nine expansion slots, two of which are vertical. Furthermore, this case also features a 5.25" external drive bay. And, in its default configuration, this case also holds as many as six 3.5/2.5" drives with two dedicated mounting trays and four positions for 2.5" drives. These options can be expanded by the user to accommodate as many as 14 storage drives in Storage Layout.
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Fractal Design Define 7 Overview

Give your rig room to shine with the black,dark windowed Define 7 Mid-Tower Case from Fractal Design. Intended to provide ample room and then some, this mid-tower case supports ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX boards, as well as E-ATX motherboards up to 285mm. Users can configure the Define 7 in various ways, optimizing space for server-like capacity in Storage Layout or sticking with the default Open Layout, maximizing airflow. If opting for the latter, users can remove the installed front fan, allowing the case to fit GPUs up to 19.33". With the front fan installed, you can still fit graphics cards up to 18.38". GPUs up to 12.4" are supported when both the front fan and HDD cage are installed. Additionally, CPU coolers up to 7.28" are supported, as are power supplies up to 9.84". The Fractal Define 7 also sports nine expansion slots, two of which are vertical. Furthermore, this case also features a 5.25" external drive bay. And, in its default configuration, this case also holds as many as six 3.5/2.5" drives with two dedicated mounting trays and four positions for 2.5" drives. These options can be expanded by the user to accommodate as many as 14 storage drives in Storage Layout.

Featuring a steel frame and a dark tempered glass side panel, the Fractal Design Define 7 case comes with three 140mm Dynamic X2 GP-14 fans installed, and supports up to an additional six user-installed fans. Thanks to liquid cooling support, users can also ditch the fans and opt for radiators instead, with models up to 360mm fitting on the front and larger radiators up to 420mm fitting to the top of the case using the default Open Layout. Optimized for quiet operation, the front, side, and top panels of the Define 7 are designed to reduce noise, and the top can be swapped out with the included ventilated top cover to provide greater airflow at the expense of noise isolation. The front I/O panel supplies users with four USB Type-A ports, two of which are USB 3.1 Gen 1 and two of which are USB 2.0. Additionally, this panel sports a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port and dedicated 3.5mm input and output. Constructed from anodized aluminum, the front panel sits on hinges, closing with a magnetic latch and opening to allow users to access the 5.25" drive bay.

Anodized aluminum front panel with reversible dual-handed hinges opens and closes easily with magnetic latching
Versatile multi-brackets convert any unused fan position to an HDD, SSD, or pump mount
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
Redesigned HDD cage for easier installation and improved transportation security
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 for optimal coverage and front radiator support
Easy-to-clean high airflow nylon filters on the front, top, and base with full PSU coverage and convenient front access
Detachable PSU cable shield and integrated cable guides with hook-and-loop straps further simplify cable management behind the board
UPC: 843276102210

Fractal Design Define 7 Specs

Key Specs
Motherboard Support
ATX, E-ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Internal Drive Bays
2x 2.5/3.5"
Drive Mounting (Non-Bay)
Side
6x 2.5/3.5" and
Motherboard Tray
2x 2.5"
Expansion Slots
7x Full Height Horizontal + 2x Vertical
Maximum GPU Length
19.33" / 491 mm
CPU Cooler Height
7.28" / 185 mm
Fans Included
Front:
2x 140 mm Non-LED (1000 rpm, 18.9 dBA)
Rear:
1x 140 mm Non-LED (1000 rpm, 18.9 dBA)
I/O
2x USB-A (USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1)
1x USB-C (USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2)
2x USB-A (USB 2.0)
1x 3.5 mm Input
1x 3.5 mm Output
Windowed Panel
Yes
Compatibility
Motherboard Support
ATX, E-ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
External Drive Bays
1x 5.25"
Internal Drive Bays
2x 2.5/3.5"
Drive Mounting (Non-Bay)
Side
6x 2.5/3.5" and
Motherboard Tray
2x 2.5"
Expansion Slots
7x Full Height Horizontal + 2x Vertical
Maximum GPU Length
19.33" / 491 mm
CPU Cooler Height
7.28" / 185 mm
Supported PSU Size
ATX
Maximum PSU Length
9.84" / 250 mm
PSU Mounting Location
Bottom
Cooling
Fan Mounting
Bottom
2x 120 mm
or
2x 140 mm
Front
3x 120/140 mm
Rear
1x 120/140 mm
Top
3x 120/140 mm
Fans Included
Front:
2x 140 mm Non-LED (1000 rpm, 18.9 dBA)
Rear:
1x 140 mm Non-LED (1000 rpm, 18.9 dBA)
Maximum Radiator Size
Bottom:
280 mm
Front:
360 mm
Rear:
120 mm
Top:
420 mm
Fan Controller Included
No
Filters Included
Yes: Bottom, Front, Top
Inputs / Outputs
I/O
2x USB-A (USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1)
1x USB-C (USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2)
2x USB-A (USB 2.0)
1x 3.5 mm Input
1x 3.5 mm Output
Physical
Windowed Panel
Yes
Color
Black
Material
Aluminum, Steel, Tempered Glass
Built-In Lighting
No
Tool-Less Design
Yes: Thumbscrews
Security
No
Cable Management Space
Yes: 1.18" / 30 mm
Dimensions (W x H x D)
9.45 x 18.7 x 21.54" / 240 x 475 x 547 mm
Weight
29.65 lb / 13.45 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
35.68 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
25.3 x 21.5 x 14.2"

Fractal Design Define 7 Reviews

Mixed Bag

By Gerald
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2026-05-14

I saw this case and I was impressed , coming from a Fractal Define R-6 that I had for years This is a real upgrade . It is very configurable . But at the same Time , I saw issues . 1st off no hard drive LED at all to hook up to Your MB . Just reset, power led, and on switch. I had to be creative and add my own HDD LED that I found on E bay . I mean come on why cheep out on this ? So I rigged up a red HHD led and hung it off the 5.25 bay . Looks cool really . But paying over $200.00 for a case with no hard drive LED is unacceptable. I believe that they did overkill on on the accessories , way too many HDD cages , Not many people run 3.5 HDD anymore , so I took out all the hard drive 3.5 cages saving a substantial weight and more room to access My power supply. Even with that I still have a way to mount a 2 , 2.5 SATA drives in the rear . The Instruction manual is great with clear instructions . Not a fan of the included case fans , 1000 rpm 3-pin fans. I ditched those right away Cable routing is a joy and spot on. I run a DVD , 5.25 drive and mounting is kinda stupid , You have to pull the front panel off , remove 2 screws from the 5.25 cage , the rotate it 180 deg, then guess how much length is needed so it mounts flush , . No way to access the right side mounting screws once the cage is installed . Compared to my Define R6 the case window is way darker . If you have no lighting installed , then everything will be blacked out . I scored some Red LED 140 mm fans that should solve the problem .

Really Quite!

By Jerry
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-12-18

This case is living up to all my expectations for a really quiet case. As a content creator and not a gamer, I do not need all those fancy RGB lights inside my computer case, so I don't need a case with transparent sides so this solid black case is just the thing for my needs. Lots of empty space for a better cooling air flow design, with space for up to 7 fans. The case came with a variety of cable management options. This case has plenty of room for my be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 CPU Cooler (169mm high) and my ASUS RTX 5070 Ti. The case also comes with a HDD cage (which I took out for I don't need it). The bottom dust cover/air filter is a nice touch!. All in all, I am very pleased with my Fractal Design Define 7 Compact case.

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How Dark is this dark tint? Can you still easily ...

How Dark is this dark tint? Can you still easily see your build? Does it limit the view to some extent?
Asked by: Wouter
You can still see your build with the dark tint on the Fractal Design Define 7 Mid-Tower Case (Dark Window, Black). Using computer components with lights will increase the view.
Answered by: Nathan F
Date published: 2024-04-07

Will it fit Gigabyte Z790 AORUS MASTER X E-ATX ...

Will it fit Gigabyte Z790 AORUS MASTER X E-ATX Motherboard?
Asked by: GUNESH
Yes, the Fractal Design Define 7 Mid-Tower Case (Black) is compatible with E-ATX motherboards.
Answered by: Calvin M
Date published: 2024-12-02

Can I put a full-sized power supply inside?

Can I put a full-sized power supply inside?
Asked by: Kevin
Yes, this model will fit a full size PSU.
Answered by: Michael M
Date published: 2023-03-11

Will this fit a normal full ATX power supply?

Will this fit a normal full ATX power supply?
Asked by: Kevin
Yes, this case can fit a normal ISO size PC power supply.
Answered by: Michael M
Date published: 2025-02-13

Will this fit a full ATX power supply?

Will this fit a full ATX power supply?
Asked by: Kevin
Yes, this will fit a full size PSU.
Answered by: Michael M
Date published: 2023-03-11

Will a NH-D15 SE cpu cooler fit here?

Will a NH-D15 SE cpu cooler fit here?
Asked by: Steven
The NH-D15 SE will fit this case.
Answered by: Reuben K
Date published: 2025-11-03
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