Fractal Design Define 7 Solid Mid Tower Black Cabinet
Overview
The Fractal Design Define 7 Solid Mid Tower Black Cabinet is a premium mid-tower PC case built for silence, flexibility, and expansion. Engineered with industrial-grade sound-dampening materials, it allows builders to configure in either open-layout or high-storage configurations. With support for large E‑ATX motherboards, extensive cooling options, and modular design including a convertible multi-bracket, it’s ideal for both high-performance and silent computing setups.Fractal Design Define 7 Solid Mid Tower Black Cabinet
Key Features
Whisper‑quiet operation: Industrial sound-dampened steel panels front, top, and sides for silence-optimized construction
Dual-layout versatility: Switch easily between open-layout for airflow and storage-layout to house up to 14 HDDs + 4 SSDs
Modular multi-bracket: Convert unused fan positions into mounts for HDD, SSD or pump
Advanced cooling support: Up to nine 120/140mm fans, includes three Dynamic X2 GP‑14 fans; radiator support up to 420 mm (top), 360 mm (front), 280 mm (base)
Front I/O with USB‑C: Five front ports including one USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type‑C at 10 Gbps plus two USB 3.0, two USB 2.0, and audio in/out
Nexus+ 2 fan hub & cable management: Ultra-slim fan hub for PWM control, integrated guides and Velcro straps for clean builds
Premium build design: Brushed aluminum front door with reversible hinges, magnetic latching, tool-less top-panel access—switchable between solid or ventilated
Specifications
Category | Details |
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Model | Define 7 Solid (FD‑C‑DEF7A‑01) |
Type | Mid-Tower (E‑ATX compatible) |
Motherboard Support | E‑ATX (≤ 285 mm), ATX, mATX, mITX |
Drive Bays | 1 × 5.25″ external; 6 × 3.5″/2.5″ internal (14 positions); 2 × 2.5″ dedicated SSD |
Expansion Slots | 7 standard + 2 vertical |
Fan Support | Up to 9 × 120/140 mm; comes with 3 × Dynamic X2 GP‑14 |
Radiator Support | Front: 360/280 mm; Top: 360/420 mm; Base: 240/280 mm; Rear: 120 mm |
Front I/O | 1 × USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type‑C, 2 × USB 3.0, 2 × USB 2.0, Audio In/Out, Power & Reset |
Fan Hub | Nexus+ 2 hub – 3 PWM + 6 3-pin ports |
Cable Management | 30 mm routing space, integrated guides, Velcro straps |
Sound Damping | Industrial-grade panels on front, top, sides |
Modular Panels | Swappable solid/ventilated top panel; tool-less side access |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 547 × 240 × 475 mm (533 × 240 × 451 mm w/o feet/protrusions) |
Max GPU Length | 491 mm (open-layout), 315 mm (storage-layout) |
Max PSU Length | 250 mm (with drive cage installed) |
Max CPU Cooler Height | 185 mm |
Net Weight | ~13.5 kg |
Warranty | 2 years |