Fractal Design Define 7 XL Ports
Front Headphone Jack: 3.5mm analog audio jack for output to headphones.
Front Microphone Jack: 3.5mm analog audio jack for microphone input to the computer.
Reset Switch: Immediately hard-restarts system. Last resort only, as it will lose unsaved data and may corrupt OS.
USB 3.2 Type C Port(s): USB port for USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C devices (10 Gb/s)
Power LED: Light that is on while the system is powered on. May flash when the system is in standby / sleep.
Power Switch: On/off button for the device.
USB 2.0 Port(s): Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for connecting USB 2.0 and older devices (480 Mb/s).
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) Port(s): Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for connecting USB 3.2 Gen 1 and older devices (5 Gb/s).
Fractal Design Define 7 XL Dimensions
Similar to other models in this family, the Define 7 XL has a flexible internal layout. However, the "floating" drive mounts are not secure enough for shipping - so the number of drives that can be installed is rather limited. We can support two 5.25-inch front drives, four 3.5-inch hard drives, and two more 2.5-inch SSDs; the 3.5-inch locations can also mount smaller SSDs if needed. If a long power supply is installed, though, it will block two of the 3.5-inch bays.
Three quiet 140mm fans are included, with room for several more. The front connections are located at the top of the case, directly above the front door, and include one USB-C, two each of USB 2.0 & 3.0 ports, and both headphone and mic plugs.
If you are aiming to have a lot of 3.5-inch hard drives (or even 2.5-inch SSDs) in this chassis, be aware that power supplies longer than 200mm will block use of two internal drive bays. Almost all 1600W power supplies are impacted by this, as well as some lower wattage models (depending on the brand and model).
Note: Dimensions: 22.3" H x 9.4" W x 23.8" D
Model: Fractal Design FD-C-DEF7X-01
Specifications
| Color | Black |
| Material | Aluminum and plastic front panel, steel frame |
| Type/Size | Full Tower |
| Maximum Motherboard Size | SSI EEB |
| Case Window | No |
Dimensions | |
| Height | 566 mm (22.3 in) |
| Width | 240 mm (9.4 in) |
| Depth | 604 mm (23.8 in) |
| Net Weight | 16.53 kg (36.4 lbs) |
| Maximum CPU Cooler Height | 185mm |
| Maximum GPU Length | 360mm |
| Maximum PSU Length | 250mm |
Drive Bays | |
| External 5.25 inch | 2 |
| External 3.5 inch | 0 |
| Internal 2.5 inch | 2 |
| Internal 2.5/3.5 inch | 4* |
Front Panel Connectors | |
| USB 2.0 | 2 |
| USB 3.0 | 2 |
| Audio In | 1 |
| Audio Out | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 |
Cooling System | |
| Cooling Method | Air |
| Included Fans | 3 140mm Fractal GP-14 |
| Total Fan Mounts | 9 |
*HDD capacity is limited by component choice. Using a PSU greater than 200mm in length prevents the installation of one drive cage, reducing 3.5" HDD mounting by 2
