Fractal Define 7 Mini Mid Tower User Guide

: June 4, 2024
: FRACTAL

Table of Contents

Introduction
Builder’s Guide
Optional Steps
Additional Info
Support and Service
- For Assistance, Please Contact
Documents / Resources

Fractal Define 7 Mini Mid Tower

Introduction

Specification

Case dimensions (LxWxH)	399 x 205 x 406 mm
3.5”/2.5” Universal drive positions	2 (included) + fan slots (via optional

Multibracket(s), sold separately)
Dedicated 2.5” drive positions| 4 (2 included, 8 mm max height for drives mounted behind motherboard tray)
Motherboard compatibility| mATX, Mini-DTX, Mini-ITX
Power supply type| ATX
Front ports| USB Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0, Audio & Mic
Front radiator| 280 mm max
Top radiator| 240 mm max (RAM max 35 mm or lower needed)
Rear radiator| 120 mm max
Bottom radiator| 120 mm max
PSU max length| 165 mm (HDD cage + 25 mm front fan installed)
GPU max length| 306 mm with front fan, 331 mm without front fan
CPU cooler max height| 167 mm

Case Overview

Chassis
Side Panels
Shroud Inlays
Bottom Filter
Dynamic X2 GP-14 fan
Front Filter
Front Panel
2 x 2.5” Brackets 5
Top Bracket
Top Filter
Solid Top
Ventilated Top
Dynamic X2 GP-12 fan
2 x 3.5”/ 2.5” Trays
Hard Drive Cage

All-in-one Water Cooling Build

2.5” Drives:	2
3.5” Drives:	2
GPU Length:	267 mm (up to 305 mm possible)
Top Radiator:	240 x 120 mm (max 121 mm wide)

Air Cooling Tower Build

2.5” Drives:| 6 – extra trays soild separately| Front Fans:| 3 x 120 mm
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GPU Length:| 267 mm (up to 306 mm possible)| Top Fans:| 2 x 120 mm
CPU Cooler Height:| 159 mm (up to 167 mm possible)| Rear Fan| 1 x 120 mm

Accessory Box Contents

x25

| Mounting Screw (M3)
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x8

| HDD Dampener

x3

| Additional motherboard standoff

x8

| 3.5” Drive Screw

x4

| Power Supply Screw

x8

| Cable Tie

x1

| Standoff Tool

Builder’s Guide

Remove Side Panels

Install the Power Supply

Remove the Top Bracket

Install the I/O Shield

Included with motherboard

Prepare the Motherboard

Install the Motherboard Assembly

Connect Cables for Front I/O and Fans

Install the Graphics Card

Install a 2.5” Drive

Install a 3.5”/ 2.5” Drive

Optional Steps

Change Top Panel

Relocate the Hard Drive Cage

Remove the Hard Drive Cage

Alternative Placement of 2.5” Drive Trays

Remove Top and Front Panels for Easier Access

Remove One or Both Inlays for Fan or Radiator Space

Additional Info

Possible Fan Locations

Water Cooling Radiator Options

Possible Water Cooling Setup

Dust Maintenance

CPU Cooler Limitations

Graphics Card Limitations

Fan Specifications

Support and Service

For Assistance, Please Contact

Limited Warranty and Limitations of Liability
This product is guaranteed for twenty four (24) months from the date of delivery to end user, against defects in materials and/or workmanship. Within this limited warranty period, the productwill either be repaired or replaced at Fractal Design’s discretion. Warranty claims must be returned to the agent who sold the product, shipping prepaid.

The warranty does not cover:

Products which have been used for rental purposes, misused, handled carelessly or applied in such a way that is not in accordance with its stated intended use.
Products damaged from an Act of Nature including, but not limited to, lightning, fire, flood and earthquake.
Products whose serial number have been tampered with or removed
Products which have not been installed in accordance to the user manual

Fractal Design’s maximum liability is limited to the current market value of the product (depreciated value, excluding shipping, handling, and other fees). Fractal Design shall notbe liable for any other damage or loss, including but not limited to loss of profit, revenue, or data, or incidental or consequential damage, even if Fractal Design has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

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