Fractal Design a Larger version of its Define Noise Canceling Computer Case
Friday, September 10, 2010 at 8:23AM The Define XL is a larger version of the award winning Define R2/R3 case. Similar in design to the Define R2/R3, it offers a number of interesting functions with a very stylish appearance. The case design focuses on low noise level, without neglecting other important features such as cooling, expandability and ease of use.
The Define XL is pre-fitted with dense noise absorbing bitumen material, covered with a soft foam texture. This material effectively absorbs noise generated by the components and fans inside. Paired with other noise preventing features such as a covered top panel with a 180mm fan mounted with an angle to blow out air in the rear and silicone grommets for hard drive mounting, the XL truly excels in delivering a low noise solution.
The unit is designed around providing excellent cable routing capabilities with large holes and enough space behind the motherboard plate.The cable routings are covered with silicon covers that help to hide the cable clutter. A fan controller can be mounted in an expansion slot in the rear can control up to three fans with one knob and is included with the case.
Key Features:
- Stylish design
- Pre-fitted with noise absorbing material
- Configurable thermal chamber design
- Great cooling possibilities, 3x fans included (2x 140mm, 1x 180mm)
- 10x HDD slots
- Unique ModuVent design in side panel
- 4x 5,25" bays, 1x 5,25" to 3,5" converter included
- mini-itx, micro ATX, ATX and E-ATX motherboard
- 10x HDD trays. 4x HDD trays in the HDD cage in the main chamber. This HDD cage is removable and rotatable. 6x HDD trays in the lower HDD chamber. These HDD cages are fixed.
- A total of two 140mm fans and one 180mm fan included. Front 140mm fans are mounted with removable, washable filter. A fan controller is included, for mounting in one of the rear expansion slots.
- Pre-fitted with dense noise absorbing material in both side panels.
- ModuVent feature, allowing the user to choose between an optimal low noise level, having the cover mounted or optimal airflow by removing the cover and mounting a fan for intake.
- Case size (WxHxD): 232x560x561.3mm
- 17.95kg
- 2x 140mm fans (one 140mm included, one optional) with removable and washable filters, in the front. Recommended for intake of air.
- 1x 120mm fan optional with removable and washable filter, in the front. Recommended for intake of air.
- 1x 180mm fan included in the top of the case. Recommended for exhaust of air.
- 1x 140mm fan included in the rear of the case. Recommended for exhaust of air.
- 1x 120/140mm fan optional in the side of the case. Recommended for intake of air.
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