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Black mid-tower case with brushed aluminum front panel, solid steel side panel, no window

Fractal Design

Fractal Design Define 7 FD-C-DEF7A-01 PC case

SKU CH-8H0Z-GK7PT MPN FD-C-DEF7A-01

A silent mid-tower case with a dual-layout interior for E-ATX boards up to 285 mm, radiators up to 420 mm, and up to 14 hard drives plus four SSDs.

  • Max graphics card length491 mm
  • Housing materialSteel
  • Power supplyATX
  • Power supply mountingBottom
  • Supported motherboard sizesATX / E-ATX / Micro ATX / Mini ITX
  • Side panel typeWithout Side Window

Configuration Black / Steel Panel

  • Dual-layout interior fits E-ATX boards up to 285 mm
  • Industrial sound damping keeps the system whisper quiet
  • Supports up to 14 3.5" drives plus four 2.5" SSD mounts
  • Top panel swaps between solid steel and filtered ventilation for airflow control
  • Three Dynamic X2 GP-14 fans pre-installed across front and rear positions

Modular mid-tower for versatile builds

The Fractal Design Define 7 is a steel ATX mid-tower that supports motherboards up to 285 mm E-ATX. Its dual-layout interior lets you switch between an open configuration for water-cooling and a storage-focused arrangement. Three Dynamic X2 GP-14 140 mm fans are included, and the top panel swaps between sound-dampened steel and a filtered ventilation cover.

Suits builders who need capacity and quiet

This case fits users planning custom loops with radiators up to 420 mm or large air coolers, and those who want room for many drives. The solid panels and high-density damping keep noise low. It is less suited for anyone who wants a tempered-glass side window or integrated RGB lighting, because neither is present.

Handles fourteen 3.5" drives and big radiators

In Storage Layout the chassis accepts up to 14 x 3.5" HDDs plus 4 x 2.5" SSDs using the included trays and brackets. The Open Layout clears space for radiators up to 420 mm and large reservoirs. Front I/O provides one USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, two USB 3.0, two USB 2.0 and audio jacks.

How it compares

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Price $139.99
Pricier than about 68% of the 1,468 comparable items (median $100.99).
Max graphics card length 491 mm
Higher than about 94% of the 894 comparable items (median 400 mm).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameFractal Design
Product lineDefine 7
Model nameFD-C-DEF7A-01
Product typeATX Mid Tower
Product colorBlack
Storage
5.25-inch external bays1
3.5-inch internal bays6 included , 14 positions total
2.5-inch internal bays2 included, 4 positions total
Ports & slots
Expansion card slots7 + 2 vertical
Front panel ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0, 2 x Audio
Power
Power supply includedNo
Power supplyATX
Size & build
Max graphics card length491 mm
Housing materialSteel
Power supply mountingBottom
Side panel typeWithout Side Window
Dust filteringTop panel
2 x Front
Bottom, full length
Fan mounting optionsFront: 3 × 120 mm / 140 mm fan (2 x Dynamic X2 GP-14 included)
Top: 3 × 120 mm / 140 mm fan
Rear: 1 × 120 mm / 140 mm fan (1 x Dynamic X2 GP-14 included)
Bottom: 2 × 120 mm / 140 mm fan
Product dimensions21.54 in × 9.45 in × 18.7 in
Product weight29.65 lb (13.4 kg)
Shipping weight16.26 kg
Package size643 × 559 × 363 mm
Compatibility
Supported motherboard sizesATX / E-ATX / Micro ATX / Mini ITX
Radiator supportFront: Up to 360 mm / 280 mm
Top: Up to 360 mm / 420 mm
Rear: 120 mm
Bottom: Up to 240 mm / 280 mm
CPU cooler height limit185 mm
PSU length limit250 mm (with HDD cage installed)
In the box
Included itemsDefine 7
Accessory box
User manual
Ventilated top
4 x HDD/SSD trays (for a total of 6)
More details
LED lightingNo
Included fansFront - 2 × 140 mm / Rear - 1 × 140 mm

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Questions about this item

What motherboard form factors does the FD-C-DEF7A-01 support?

The case fits ATX, E-ATX up to 285 mm, Micro ATX and Mini ITX boards.

Will my existing 140 mm fans line up with the pre-installed Dynamic X2 GP-14 units?

Yes, all nine fan positions accept 120 mm or 140 mm fans, so your current 140 mm fans mount directly.

How can I verify the front USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port is active after building?

Connect a compatible device and confirm the operating system reports a 20 Gb/s SuperSpeed USB connection.

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