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Review on Fractal Design Define 7 Black and White E-ATX Silent Modular Tempered Glass Window Mid Tower Computer Case, Made of Brushed Aluminum and Steel by Jeff Strutz

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Amazing case but not for all customers

Other reviews speak of the amazing fit, finish and attention to detail in this case. Let's talk about who should buy this case. I USE THREE OR MORE 3.5" DISCS: Click Buy Now. Period. I CHANGE YOUR SYSTEM AND OPEN IT MANY TIMES A YEAR: The flexibility, build quality, parts availability and overall quality of this case will make you very happy. And You get so many extra parts as part of the package! Get it! I HAVE A PARTICULAR IDEA ABOUT HOW MY SYSTEM SHOULD BE BUILT: Go to the Fractal Design website, download the manual and read it in full. (Pictures mostly. ) Also look out for the accessories they sell such as two different vertical PCI mounts or a multi mount.If it suits you, buy a case!I WANT A COMPLETELY SILENT SYSTEM: No, sorry. This case controls system/fan noise while maintaining very good airflow, but it will never be silent.Pull fanless case and low-power parts under consideration. I WANT A QUIET GAME/PRODUCTION SYSTEM: maybe! This case will most likely benefit you. You'll have to play with fan placement and RPM curves and possibly fan replacement, but you can find good solutions for ultra-quiet installations while still providing full cooling when needed. But maybe you just want a more open case like the Fractal Design Meshify, where the fans spin slower and make less noise. It's difficult to say. I'd go to the Define 7 if you want near-silence when idling. Otherwise research. THIS IS MY FIRST BUILD AND I WANT IT TO BE AS SIMPLE AS POSSIBLE: Well, here's the thing. Will this case make building a PC easier and less stressful than others? Yes! But unless you're used to building things or working with your hands, building a PC can be intimidating, no matter what parts you buy. It will still take some time and you will still encounter issues that you need to solve in order to complete the build. If it's worth paying more for a quality case that makes your job easier, buy this case! Just know that nothing makes this process more reliable. I'M ON A STRICT BUDGET: You should probably skip this and buy something cheaper - in which case there are a number of parts you don't need and you rarely save in the long run. Buy an expensive case, so buy a cheaper case and invest the extra money in a good CPU or GPU (or just save money). I'M ON A STRICT BUDGET AND GAMES 10 HOURS A DAY: Definitely look elsewhere. Choose a quality open-airflow case, preferably one that comes standard with plenty of fans. So yes. Consider your needs here and check out some of your other options. However, this is a great case and you won't regret buying it.

Pros
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • Quick start guide