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Compare Fractal Design Define S FD-CA-DEF-S-BK-W vs Define Mini

The main differences between Fractal Design Define S FD-CA-DEF-S-BK-W and Fractal Design Define Mini are in External 5.25" Drive Bays, Internal 2.5" Drive Bays, Internal 3.5" Drive Bays and Motherboard Compatibility.
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Brand
Fractal Design
Brand
Fractal Design
Model
FD-CA-DEF-S-BK-W
Model
  • FD-CA-DEF-MINI-BL
  • Define Mini
Release Date
-
Release Date
📅 November 2013
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
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Compatible PC parts
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Type
ATX Mid Tower
Type
MicroATX Mini Tower
Color
Black
Color
Black
Includes Power Supply
No
Includes Power Supply
No
External 5.25" Drive Bays
0
External 5.25" Drive Bays
2
External 3.5" Drive Bays
0
External 3.5" Drive Bays
0
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
2
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
0
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
3
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
6
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Motherboard Compatibility
Micro ATX, Mini ITX, Thin Mini ITX
Front Panel I/O
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
Front Panel I/O
USB 2.0 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
Dimensions
233 mm x 451 mm x 520 mm
Dimensions
489 mm x 210 mm x 394 mm
Volume
55 L
Volume
40 L
Max VGA length allowance
425 mm
Max VGA length allowance
260 mm
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)
450 mm
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)
400 mm
Expansion Slots
7
Expansion Slots
4
Back Connect Support
No
Back Connect Support
No

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the Fractal Design Define S FD-CA-DEF-S-BK-W:

  • +2 internal 2.5" bays
  • Additional VGA length allowance (+165.00mm)
  • Additional VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage) (+50.00mm)
  • +3 Expansion slots
  • Supports the following motherboard formats: ATX
  • Moderately more space available (+26% total case volume)

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Reasons to buy the Fractal Design Define Mini:

  • +2 external 5.25" bays
  • +3 internal 3.5" bays
  • Supports the following motherboard formats: Thin Mini ITX
  • Supports the following front panel USB ports: USB 2.0 Type A

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