Introduction
I would like to thank
Fractal Design for supplying the review sample.
Fractal Design has managed to improve the Define series with every generation without loosing its original design DNA. with the 7th generation chassis released back in 2020, the company quickly followed up with the shorter Define 7 Compact a couple of months later. However after that, there hasn't been any additions or updates to this family of enclosures. With the launch of the Define 7 Nano being reviewed here, Fractal once more ventures into the ITX space with their hero chassis - something they have not done for quite some time. In addition to this, Fractal is also launching the M-ATX based Define 7 Mini, thus closing the gaps in this generation of the series.
Specifications
Fractal Design Define 7 Nano |
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Case Type: | ITX Chassis |
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Material: | Steel, plastic, and tempered glass |
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Weight: | 7.1 kg |
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Slots: | 2 (with space for 2.5 slot GPUs |
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Drive Bays: | 1x Internal 3.5" 4x Internal 2.5" (3 included) |
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Motherboard Form Factors: | Mini-ITX |
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Dimensions: | 399 x 205 x 361 mm |
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Front Door/Cover: | N/A |
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Front Fans: | 1x 120/140 mm (1x Dynamic X2 GP-14 pre-installed) |
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Rear Fans: | 1x 120 mm (1x Dynamic X2 GP-12 pre-installed) |
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Top Fans: | 2x 120/140 mm (optional) |
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Bottom Fans: | N/A |
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Side Fans: | N/A |
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Front Radiator: | 240 mm / 280 mm |
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Rear Radiator: | 120 mm |
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Top Radiator: | N/A |
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Bottom Radiator: | N/A |
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Side Radiator: | N/A |
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I/O: | 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C 2x USB 2.0 2x USB 3.0 1x Headphone 1x Microphone |
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Fan/LED Controller: | N/A |
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Compatibility: | CPU Cooler: 167 mm GPU: 331 mm (306 mm with front fan) PSU: 165 mm (200 mm without HDD-Tray and modular air duct) |
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Packaging
Fractal Design ships the Define 7 Nano in their usual brown box with an image of the chassis in the front and a blow-up diagram in the rear alongside some unique selling points of the case. On the side, you will find a sticker to let you know which chassis variant you will be receiving.
As with all recent higher-end Fractal cases there is print on the inside of the box for that added visual element while unboxing your purchase. Thick Styrofoam spacers secure the enclosure and protect it from damage during shipping while a plastic bag keeps away fingerprints and scratches.