Fractal Design Define XL

Cost effective and silent case

Author:	Jouni 'Jipa' Vasama
Published:	28.02.2011
Manufacturer:	Fractal Design
Product Group:	Enclosures
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Define XL

Fractal Design Define XL - Cost effective and silent case

The style follows the same understated theme already set by the original Define R2. The Titanium Gray test sample is otherwise black, but the front door has a gray tint to it. Sure, the looks are a personal opinion, but for me this clean and stylish style has always been the way to go.

Fractal Design Define XL - Cost effective and silent case

On the side panel there's just a single 120/140 mm fan hole, which as stock is blocked by a piece of sound insulation. Fractal Design calls these fan holes "ModuVents".The sides of the front bezel are perforated to allow the front fans to breath.

Fractal Design Define XL - Cost effective and silent case

The roof is just a smooth, solid piece of metal and there are no ventilation holes whatsoever. On the front of the roof however there are the front panel connections, which feature a nice set of four USB 2.0-connectors, e-SATA, headphone- and microphone jacks and also the power button and led. USB 3 would have been a nice addition.

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