Review on Fractal Design FD CA DEF XL R2 BL: Ultimate Computer Case for Power and Performance by Wiktor Jakuta ᠌

In short, this is still the same good old Define XL, in which a number of previous shortcomings have been corrected without new ones. 1. Like its predecessor, the dimensions allow you to fit any hardware into the case, including tandems of top-end VCs that are not small in size, an arrow from Thermalright, NH-D14, etc. monsters. 2. 4 x 5.25 slots that can fit a HDD cage (for example, Lian Li EX-33B) in case the lower ones are planned to be removed. 3. A lot of space for cable management (about 25 mm). 4. Of course, the protection of all supply ventilation from dust by air filters. 5. Regular soundproofing as a feature of the entire Define line. 6. The roof of the case: what a blessing that the case is almost the same size as the first revision - you can throw the top panel from the old case! The fact is that the current one is of the "sieve" type - with ready-made places for installing two 140-mm fans (respectively, a 2x140 radiator). By the way, due to this, the former controversial 180 was removed. Yes, of course, no one canceled ModuVent, but . In general, see for yourself - everything depends on you. Something (someone) always lives on top of my body . 7. The possibility of a slight shift of the HDD baskets back to install a CBO radiator in front of them, without removing the baskets themselves. Radik, however, in this case, only a thin one with a high FPI will fit, but the baskets can be demolished at all, and then any two-section "battery" will fly in with a whistle. Alternative option: it's great to move the lower HDD basket back - to the place of attachment of the lower 140-ovka - but then there may be problems with laying cables from the power supply, plus, "get rid" of the additional fresh air . In short, almost complete custom - let your imagination run wild, it's called))) 8. 9 expansion slots - yeah, baby! :D Hi XL-ATX/E-ATX! 9. 7 seats for 140mm carlsons. The draft is provided. 10. Removed the partition across the case, which gave rise to a lot of obscene questions from users. 11. Regular reobas for 3 Carlsons.