zero-0276-Fractal Design Define S

The Fractal Design Define S borrowed the appearance, sound dampening technology, and support for a wide variety of components from the widely popular Define Series, while introducing a new, innovative internal layout
 

• Optimally designed for silent computing, while not compromising on airflow and cooling capabilities
• Innovative internal layout, providing a perfectly straight airflow path to the CPU heatsink for air cooling set ups or extensive radiator mounting possibilities for water cooling set ups
• Extensive water cooling support for a case of this size; housing radiators up to 420mm in the top and 360mm in the front
• Including smart reservoir brackets; featuring drill-free reservoir mounting on the front of the motherboard tray and predrilled pump mounting holes on the bottom panel
• Equipped with ModuVent™ fan slot covers providing the option of additional cooling or maximum sound absorption
• Including two Fractal Design Dynamic GP14 140mm fans developed for superlative airflow while still maintaining low noise levels
• Maintaining a dust-free interior with dust filters that cover the front and bottom air intakes
• Introducing newly designed hard drive trays placed vertically behind the front partition of the motherboard tray; Three sturdy steel trays with vibration-dampening grommets allowing for installation of one 3.5” or 2.5” drive on each tray, without disrupting the airflow or interfering with the radiator mounting possibilities
• An additional 2 dedicated steel SSD trays cleanly placed behind the motherboard tray
• Long motherboard tray extending to the front panel contributing to an extremely clean build, hiding both hard drives and cables

The FRACTAL Design Define S (Black Window) Quiet Gaming Case is a superior gaming PC case with a clear window and extensive water cooling support. This case boasts an ATX form factor with a 2 fan configuration, as well as ModuVent technology for maximum cooling potential. It is an excellent choice for gamers and those wanting to build a powerful machine with plenty of room for future upgrades. This case provides plenty of features built for maximum performance and convenience. The Define S has been designed to support the latest gaming hardware with a motherboard support of ATX, Micro ATX, and Mini ITX, as well as seven expansion slots providing the room needed to expand. The two included dynamic GP-14 140mm fans provide plenty of cooling headroom, while the front fan mounts can house up to three 120 / 140 mm fans, and the top can house up to three 120 / 140 mm fans or a single 180mm fan. For gamers wanting to incorporate water cooling, the Define S has plenty of options for a custom cooling solution. It provides support for up to a 360mm radiator in the front, a 420mm radiator in the top, and a 140mm radiator in the rear with a maximum PSU length of 165mm when using the bottom radiator. Additionally, the case is designed to support maximum GPU and CPU cooler heights of up to 180/170mm with a bottom 120/140mm fan installed, or 300mm without a bottom fan in-line with the GPU. The Define S is compact and lightweight, weighing just 8.5kg and measuring 233 x 451 x 520mm with feet, screws, and protrusions. It is constructed of industrial sound-dampened steel and a clear transparent window on the left side panel, for an aesthetically pleasing gaming machine. The case also comes with USB 3.0 connectors, audio in/out ports, power and HDD activity LEDs, and a reset button for added convenience. In conclusion, the FRACTAL Design Define S (Black Window) Quiet Gaming Case is an excellent choice for gamers who want to build a powerful machine with plenty of room for future upgrades. It provides a great combination of performance and convenience, with features such as ModuVent technology, extensive water cooling support, and plenty of connectors and control options. The Define S is available for £70.33 and comes backed with a two-year warranty.

Description

Specification

• Form Factor: ATX
• #Hide#Small Form Factor: No
• Power Supply Wattage: No PSU
• Motherboard Support: "ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX"
• #Hide#Window(s): Yes (Window)
• Connectors / Controls: 2 x USB 3.0
  Audio in/out
  Power button with LED (blue)
  HDD activity LED (blue)
  Reset button
• Drive Bays: 3 x 3.5"" HDD/2.5"" SSD positions
  2 x 2.5"" dedicated SSD unit positions (SSDs up to 17mm thick)
• Expansion Slots: 7 Expansion slots
• Cooling System: Included
  Front: 1 x Dynamic GP-14 140mm fan
  Rear: 1 x Dynamic GP-14 140mm fan
  
  Fan Mounts
  Front: 3 x 120 / 140 mm
  Top: 3 x 120 / 140 mm or 1x 180mm w/ 165mm hole spacing
  Rear: 1 x 120 mm / 140 mm
  Bottom: 1 x 120 mm / 140 mm
  Side: 1 x 120 mm / 140 mm
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  Water Cooling options:
  Front: Up to 360mm radiator
  Top: Up to 420mm radiator*
  Rear: Up to 140mm radiator
  Bttom: 120 mm radiator (Max PSU length of 165mm when using bottom radiator)
  
  *A thickness limitation of 55mm for both radiator + fan applies on 420, 280 and 140mm top radiators"
• Colour: Black
• Material: Left side panel: Clear transparent window
  Right side panel: Industrial sound-dampened steel
• Compatability: " GFX Card:
  Max 180/170 mm with a bottom 120/140mm fan installed or 300mm when not using any bottom fan
  
  Max CPU Cooler:
  182 mm
  
  PSU:
  425 mm with front fans installed, without compromising HDD capacity or 450mm without front fans installed directly in line with the GPU"
• Weight/Dimensions: 8.5 kg
  (WxHxD) 233 x 451 x 520 mm
  With feet/screws/protrusions: 233 x 465 x 533 mm
• Additional Features: See Overview / Video
• Accessories: User manual
  Accessory box
• Package Weight: 9.7500 kg
• Warranty: 2 Years