Fractal Design Define XL R2

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

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
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

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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