Fractal Define 7 XL User manual

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Define 7 XL
User guide
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Case dimensions (LxWxH) 604 x 240 x 566 mm
3.5”/2.5” Universal drive positions 18 (6 brackets included)
Dedicated 2.5” drive positions 5 (2 brackets included)
Motherboard compatibility EE-ATX, E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX
Power supply type ATX
Front ports USB Type-C, 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, Audio & Mic
Front radiator 480 mm max
Top radiator 480 mm max (see pg. 43-48 for more details)
Rear radiator 120 mm
Bottom radiator 280 mm max
PSU max length 250 mm with two HDD cages
GPU max length 359 mm storage layout, 549 mm open layout, 524mm open layout with fan
CPU cooler max height 185 mm
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GPU Length: 280 mm (up to 490 mm possible)
Top Radiator: 360 x 120 mm
Front Radiator: 360 x 120 mm

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Introduction
Water Reservoir Build
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2.5” Drives: 2
3.5” Drives: 5 (1 mounted on Multibracket)
GPU Length: 280 mm (up to 390mm possible)
Top Radiator: 360 x 120 mm
Front Radiator: 480 x 120 mm
Water Reservoir height: 267 mm (up to 390 mm possible) - mounted on Multibracket and shroud inlay

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Double Optical Drive Build
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3.5” Drives: 6
5.25” Drives: 2
GPU Length: 280 mm (up to 359 mm possible)
Top Radiator: 280 x 140 mm
Front Radiator: 360 x 120 mm
Water Reservoir height: 130 mm (up to 265 mm possible) - mounted on Multibracket and bottom fan slots
Introduction

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Server Build
2.5” Drives: 5 - extra trays sold separately
3.5” Drives: 18 (3 mounted on Multibrackets and top fan slots) - extra trays and brackets sold separately
GPU Length: 280 mm (up to 359 mm possible)
Front Radiator: 480 x 120 mm
Introduction

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Accessory Box Contents
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Builder’s Guide
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Install the Power Supply
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Prepare the Motherboard
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Builder’s Guide
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Builder’s Guide
Connect Cables for Front I/O
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