Fractal Design Define XL R2 Case

Name: Fractal Design Define XL R2
Brand: Fractal Design
SKU: FD-CA-DEF-XL-R2-BL
Rating: 4.6 (47 reviews)

Fractal Design Define XL R2 Black Pearl Full Tower FD-CA-DEF-XL-R2-BL

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High density noise-reducing material for an optimal silent case
Patented ModuVent design allowing the user to choose between optimal silence or maximum airflow.
With a new internal layout and additional PCI expansion slots, it can harbor the most powerful enthusiast systems.
Both HDD cages can be removed or repositioned - Top HDD cage can be removed or repositioned for increased airflow whereas bottom HDD cage can be repositioned further into the case to allow for front radiator mount.
The case can fit water cooling equipment in the front, top, rear and bottom without major modifications.
Three-speed fan controller is strategically integrated in the front panel and supports up to 3 fans
Three Silent Series R2 fans are included, featuring hydraulic bearings which contribute to a longer life expectancy – Silent Series R2 retail fans now come standard in all cases
New tool-less front fan holder makes switching front fans a breeze

Specifications Overview

Model	FD-CA-DEF-XL-R2-BL
Release Date	November 2013 * First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
Type	ATX Full Tower
Color	Black
Includes Power Supply	No
External 5.25" Drive Bays	4
External 3.5" Drive Bays	0
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays	0
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays	8
Motherboard Compatibility	ATX, EATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX, Thin Mini ITX, XL ATX
Front Panel I/O	USB 2.0 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
Dimensions	232 mm x 559 mm x 560 mm
Volume	73 L
Max VGA length allowance	330 mm
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)	480 mm
Expansion Slots	9
Back Connect Support	No

	Old Name	Current Name	Branding	Data Speed	Port
USB 2.0	USB 2.0	USB 2.0	Hi-Speed USB	480 Mbit/s	diverse
USB 3.0	USB 3.1 Gen 1	USB 3.2 Gen 1x1	SuperSpeed USB	5 Gbit/s	diverse
USB 3.1	USB 3.1 Gen 2	USB 3.2 Gen 2x1	SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps	10 Gbit/s	diverse
USB 3.2	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2	USB 4.0 Gen 2x2	USB4 20Gbps	20 Gbit/s	only USB-C
USB4	USB 4.0 Gen 3x2	USB4 1.0	USB4 40Gbps	40 Gbit/s	only USB-C
USB4v2	USB 4.0 Gen 4	USB4 2.0	USB4 80Gbps	80-120 Gbit/s	only USB-C

Pros

Great build quality
Almost silent
Good thermal performance
Very good cable management

Cons

No tool-free design for optical drives
Heavy

Description

Specifications

ATX, Micro ATX, mini-ITX, E-ATX and XL-ATX motherboard compatibility
4 - 5.25" bays
8 - 3.5" HDD trays - all compatible with SSDs
A total of 9 expansion slots
3 - ModuVent™ plates – two in the top and one in the side
7 - Fan positions (3 fans included)
Filtered fan slots in front and bottom
CPU coolers up to 170 mm tall (when no fan is installed in the side panel)
PSU compatibility: ATX PSUs up to 190 mm deep when using the bottom fan location; when not using this fan location longer PSUs (up to 345 mm deep) can be used
Graphics card compatibility: Graphics cards up to 330mm in length with the top HDD cage installed - With the top cage removed, graphics cards up to 480mm in length may be installed
26 mm of space for cable routing behind the motherboard plate
Thick rubber grommets on all holes on the motherboard plate
Colors available: Black Pearl, Titanium Grey
Case dimensions (WxHxD): 232 x 559 x 560mm
Net weight: 16.4kg
Package dimensions (WxHxD): 322 x 637 x 655mm
Package weight: 19kg

Cooling system

Front: 1 - 120/140mm fan (included is a hydraulic bearing 140mm Silent Series R2 fan, 1000 RPM speed); 1 - 120/140mm fan (not included)
Rear: 1 - 120/140mm fan (included is a hydraulic bearing 140mm Silent Series R2 fan, 1000 RPM speed)
Top: 2 - 120/140mm fans (not included) – positions also support 240/280mm slim radiators
Bottom: 1 - 120/140mm fan (included is a hydraulic bearing 140mm Silent Series R2 fan, 1000 RPM speed)
Side: 1 - 120/140mm fan (not included)
Fan controller: 1 - Integrated fan controller for up to 3 fans (included)
Water cooling compatibility:
- Front – 240mm radiator when HDD cages are removed or repositioned
- Top – 240 and 280mm when using slim radiators
- Bottom – 120mm radiators
- Rear – 120 and 140mm radiators

Front interface

2 - USB 3.0, 2 - USB 2.0
Audio in/out
Power button with LED (blue)
Reset button
Fan controller (behind door)

Package contents

Define XL R2 computer case
Accessory box
User manual

Additional information

EAN/GTIN-13: 7350041081005
UPC: 817301011006
Product code: FD-CA-DEF-XL-R2-BL
Available for System Integrators

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