EUR156,15
Fractal Define 7 Compact Black TG Dark
ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX
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24 reviews
Good with minor weaknesses
The possibility of simply changing the case lid between a completely closed and "open" variant allows a lot of flexibility. The exchange is also done within a few seconds, for which great praise goes to Fractal.
The number of front USB ports is higher than in many other cases. The only thing that would have been even better is 4x USB-A 3.x instead of 2x USB-A 2.0 and 2x USB-A 3.x.
Unfortunately, a nuisance in almost all cases are the pre-mounted case fans, which, as a 3-pin variant, are simply no longer up to date. Yes, PWM costs more in production, but then either the enclosure is 5CHF more expensive and with PWM or a little cheaper and without fans at all. In many cases, the actually halfway usable fans certainly end up immediately in the electronic scrap.Pro
- Total of 5 USB ports front/top
- Two lids for system optimisation
- Overall good quality.t
Contra
- 3-pin fans are obsolete in 2021
- No additional fan screws included
This review was created for a different variant: Define 7 Compact Black Solid (ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX)
As compact as possible
Pro
- Takes up little space
- Practical USB ports on top
Contra
- You hear the fans more when the box is closed. Some resonance...
This review was created for a different variant: Define 7 Compact White TG (ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX)
It was not difficult to convince me, but I am still enthusiastic
This is my first enclosure with sound insulation, dust filter and cable management. I came from a 10-year-old Cooler Master, where there were still 3.25" and 5.25" bays at the front.
I have installed Noctua case fans and a Grand Macho RT CPU cooler.
In IDLE, the computer is completely inaudible. I now sometimes forget to turn it off when the screensaver is on.
The cable management on the back is also nice. It can be a bit cramped, but that's just the way it is in a small space. In other words, the available space is used efficiently, even if you have to unplug one or two cables again to cleverly route them past other cables. With a full complement, however, it can get really tight. I have installed one SSD and one HDD. And the version with 2 x 120mm at the front. That's no problem.
Moreover, you don't have to make any compromises when it comes to graphics cards and CPU coolers. Only with the extremely large flagships can it become problematic. If you're into energy efficiency, you don't always buy the fattest hardware anyway, but rather more efficient and cheaper hardware more often.
The case also looks very smart and the dust filters are very easy to access.
It also has USB Type-C on the front. So it will definitely serve me well for the next 10 years. In terms of price, I think it's just right.Pro
- Cable management
- Soundproofed
- Large graphics cards, yet compact
- ATX layout, yet compact
Contra
- Side panels only clamped - caution during transport
This review was created for a different variant: Define 7 Compact Black Solid (ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX)
Exactly what I expected
Pro
- Airflow
- Design
- Cable management
Contra
- No optical drives possible
This review was created for a different variant: Define 7 Compact Black Solid (ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX)
Very high-quality PC case
Due to the compact design, there is no space for an optical drive (I use an external drive if necessary). If a traditional HDD or possibly an SSD is installed, the space for the cabling is relatively tight, but still just about manageable. It may be advisable (unlike me) to install SSD type M.2, so that there is no need for cabling.
Pro
- Very high quality and precise fit, no sharp edges
- Can be opened on all sides without tools
- Dust filter at the bottom can be removed from the front for cleaning
- Insulation layer inside for noise insulation
- Two fans already installed
This review was created for a different variant: Define 7 Compact Black Solid (ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX)
Excellent case
This review was created for a different variant: Define 7 Compact Black Solid (ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX)
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