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Fractal Design Define 7 XL Full-Tower Case (Black)

BH #FRCDEF7X01 • MFR #FD-C-DEF7X-01
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Fractal Design Define 7 XL Full-Tower Case (Black)
Key Features
  • Supports EE-ATX. E-ATX, ATX, mATX & mITX
  • Steel Frame & Side Panels
  • Two 5.25" Drive Bays
  • Eight 2.5/3.5" Drive Bays
Whether you're building a dual-CPU rig, need tons of drive space, or just have big hands, get the space you crave with the Define 7 XL Full-Tower Case in black from Fractal Design. Intended for space-hungry builds, this full tower supports EE-ATX, E-ATX, ATX, micro-ATX, mini-ITX, SSI EEB, and SSI CEB motherboards. In addition to two 5.25" optical drive mounts, this flexible case also comes with eight 2.5/3.5" drive bays that can be installed in 18 different configurations. Two dedicated 2.5" drive mounts are also included, with five total possible positions; two multi-brackets enable flexible installation of 3.5" drives. Nine expansion slots offer ample room for adapter cards, and another three vertical slots can be used with the optional Fractal Flex VRC-25 PCIe riser to install side-mounted GPUs. Using a storage layout, users can fit GPUs up to 14.13", while using an open layout with or without a front fan can provide room for GPUs up to 20.63 or 21.61", respectively. With the HDD cages installed, PSUs up to 9.84" are supported, as are CPU coolers up to 7.28" in height.
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Fractal Design Define 7 XL Overview

Whether you're building a dual-CPU rig, need tons of drive space, or just have big hands, get the space you crave with the Define 7 XL Full-Tower Case in black from Fractal Design. Intended for space-hungry builds, this full tower supports EE-ATX, E-ATX, ATX, micro-ATX, mini-ITX, SSI EEB, and SSI CEB motherboards. In addition to two 5.25" optical drive mounts, this flexible case also comes with eight 2.5/3.5" drive bays that can be installed in 18 different configurations. Two dedicated 2.5" drive mounts are also included, with five total possible positions; two multi-brackets enable flexible installation of 3.5" drives. Nine expansion slots offer ample room for adapter cards, and another three vertical slots can be used with the optional Fractal Flex VRC-25 PCIe riser to install side-mounted GPUs. Using a storage layout, users can fit GPUs up to 14.13", while using an open layout with or without a front fan can provide room for GPUs up to 20.63 or 21.61", respectively. With the HDD cages installed, PSUs up to 9.84" are supported, as are CPU coolers up to 7.28" in height.

This case comes with three preinstalled 140mm Dynamic X2 GP-14 fans and mounting positions for up another six 140mm fans, or up to eleven 120mm fans. Nylon filters at the top, bottom, and front of the case reduce dust buildup and assist in keeping components cool. Users can also install liquid-cooling systems in the Define 7 XL. Radiators up to 480mm can be fitted to the front or top of the case, while the bottom and rear of the case can fit radiators up to 280 and 120mm, respectively.

Featuring sound-dampening materials, the Fractal Design Define 7 XL has a steel frame and side panels. Fractal's ModuVent top panel allows users to optimize the case for increased airflow or reduced operational noise, and the top and side panels can all be removed for access to the inside of the case. The front panel also opens, featuring a hinged design and magnetic latching mechanism. An I/O port is also present on the front panel, providing you with two USB 3.1 Gen 1 and two USB 2.0 Type-A ports, as well as a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port with power delivery. Separate 3.5mm ports for audio input and output are also incorporated into the front panel.

Adaptable dual-layout interior accommodates motherboards up to EE-ATX and SSI-EEB
Mount up to 18 HDDs or 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 water-cooling with radiators up to 480mm in front or top and 280mm in the base
Two 5.25" ODD bays can be converted to an additional front fan mount with a filtered louver covering
Silence-optimized construction with industrial sound-dampened front, top, and side panels
Top panel effortlessly swaps from sound-dampening steel to filtered ventilation
Opens up to expose the case interior on three sides for easy installation and cable routing
Anodized aluminum front panel with reversible dual-handed hinges opens and closes with magnetic latching
Supports up to nine 140mm or eleven 120mm fans and includes three preinstalled 140mm Dynamic X2 GP-14 fans
Versatile multi-brackets convert any unused fan position to an HDD, SSD, or pump mount
Three vertical GPU slots for use with the Fractal 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 10 Gb/s
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 dampened trays
Tool-less, top-latching panels allow quick access while reducing the chance of 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
Thirteen 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
UPC: 843276102043

Fractal Design Define 7 XL Specs

Key Specs
Motherboard Support
ATX, E-ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX, SSI-CEB, SSI-EEB, EE-ATX
Internal Drive Bays
4x 2.5/3.5"
Drive Mounting (Non-Bay)
Side
6x 2.5/3.5" and
Motherboard Tray
2x 2.5"
Expansion Slots
9x Full Height Horizontal + 3x Vertical
Maximum GPU Length
21.61" / 549 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)
2x USB-A (USB 2.0)
1x USB-C (USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2)
1x 3.5 mm Input
1x 3.5 mm Output
Windowed Panel
No
Compatibility
Motherboard Support
ATX, E-ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX, SSI-CEB, SSI-EEB, EE-ATX
External Drive Bays
2x 5.25"
Internal Drive Bays
4x 2.5/3.5"
Drive Mounting (Non-Bay)
Side
6x 2.5/3.5" and
Motherboard Tray
2x 2.5"
Expansion Slots
9x Full Height Horizontal + 3x Vertical
Maximum GPU Length
21.61" / 549 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
4x 120 mm
or
3x 140 mm
Rear
1x 120/140 mm
Top
4x 120 mm
or
3x 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:
480 mm
Rear:
120 mm
Top:
480 mm
Fan Controller Included
Yes
Filters Included
Yes: Bottom, Front, Top
Inputs / Outputs
I/O
2x USB-A (USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1)
2x USB-A (USB 2.0)
1x USB-C (USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2)
1x 3.5 mm Input
1x 3.5 mm Output
Physical
Windowed Panel
No
Color
Black
Material
Steel
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 22.28 x 23.78" / 240 x 566 x 604 mm
Weight
36.44 lb / 16.53 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
43.53 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
27.4 x 25.3 x 14"

Fractal Design Define 7 XL Reviews

One of the best

By Dennis
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-04-27

It's the foundation of a great build. Easily accommodates and ATXE big motherboard. Nothing fancy, just well made. If you want to show off RGB get the one with glass panel. You can't go wrong with this case.

Large enough for ROG Astral

By David
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-02-04

Purchased to fit the ROG Astral, and drives in server configuration. I did have to leave out 3 drives to fit the GPU.

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This can't hold 18 HDDs out of the box, what ...

This can't hold 18 HDDs out of the box, what exactly is needed in addition to make it hold 18 HDDs?
Asked by: Michael
Mounting 18 hard drives on the Fractal Design Define 7 XL Full-Tower Case (Black), B&H # FRCDEF7X01, requires using the server build layout, which you can refer to on page 11 of the user manual. The case includes 6 drive trays, so you would need to buy five kits of the Fractal Design HDD Type-B Tray Kit (2-Pack, Black), B&H # FRATRAY001; these will allow you to mount the drives on the drive cages and drive bays on the case, which requires a total of 15 trays. The other 3 drives have to be mounted on the top fan slots using Fractal's Universal Multibracket—Type A (2-pack); we do not carry these, but the case includes 2 of them, so you would need to get one pack of those elsewhere in order to mount all 3 drives. Link to the user manual for reference: https://bit.ly/3FJVfZs
Answered by: Miguel M
Date published: 2026-04-17

are the 5.25” bays front accessible? example: ...

are the 5.25” bays front accessible? example: optical drive and usb front panel? Are they usable with a 280mm radiator on top?
Asked by: Shaun
The Fractal Design Define 7 XL Full-Tower Case (Black), B&H # FRCDEF7X01, offers front access to the 5.25’’ bays; the door panel swings open from the right side. If both 5.25’’ bays are in use, it supports up to a 280mm radiator.
Answered by: Michael S
Date published: 2024-08-29

Is the connector for vertical installation of GPU ...

Is the connector for vertical installation of GPU included?
Asked by: Alexandr
No, a vertical GPU mount is not included with the Fractal Design Define 7 XL Full-Tower Case (Black, Dark-Tint Tempered Glass).
Answered by: Paige K
Date published: 2023-09-14
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