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Compare Fractal Design Define R5 Black vs Define 7 Black Solid

Fractal Design Define R5 Black and Fractal Design Define 7 Black Solid are both cases with the same Internal 2.5" Drive Bays (2), Motherboard Compatibility (ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX) and Expansion Slots (7). The main differences are in External 5.25" Drive Bays, Internal 3.5" Drive Bays, Front Panel I/O and Dimensions.
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Brand
Fractal Design
Brand
Fractal Design
Model
FD-CA-DEF-R5-BK
Model
FD-C-DEF7A-01
Release Date
📅 November 2014
Release Date
📅 February 2020
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Type
ATX Mid Tower
Type
ATX Mid Tower
Color
Black
Color
Black
Includes Power Supply
No
Includes Power Supply
No
External 5.25" Drive Bays
2
External 5.25" Drive Bays
1
External 3.5" Drive Bays
0
External 3.5" Drive Bays
0
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
2
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
2
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
8
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
6
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Front Panel I/O
USB 2.0 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
Front Panel I/O
USB 2.0 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C
Dimensions
520 mm x 231 mm x 451 mm
Dimensions
547 mm x 240 mm x 475 mm
Volume
54 L
Volume
62 L
Max VGA length allowance
310 mm
Max VGA length allowance
315 mm
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)
440 mm
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)
467 mm
Expansion Slots
7
Expansion Slots
7
Back Connect Support
No
Back Connect Support
No
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Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the Fractal Design Define R5 Black:

  • 31% cheaper, you can save $60.00
  • +1 external 5.25" bays
  • +2 internal 3.5" bays

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Reasons to buy the Fractal Design Define 7 Black Solid:

  • Newer Product, it was released around 5 years later
  • Additional VGA length allowance (+5.00mm)
  • Additional VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage) (+27.00mm)
  • Supports the following front panel USB ports: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C
  • Moderately more space available (+13% total case volume)

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