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1. #Reddit ultra fractal full#
2. #Reddit ultra fractal pro#
3. #Reddit ultra fractal windows#

Fractal claims several positive features for this hub, but the one that actually matters is that it has six outlets for 3-pin fans and three outlets for PWM fans with a maximum combined output of 30W. There’s an unusually long and skinny fan hub tucked into the cable channel along the top edge of the case. The top filter pops in and out more easily than the front one, and it’s generously large, covering almost the entire width and length of the case. The space between the two filters is still a significant obstruction, though, so we’ll be checking whether that matters in the thermal section later on. The optical drive bay has a separate, smaller filter over it, which is a nice touch that allows fans or radiators to take the place of the optical drive if this space is left empty. The front filter isn’t quite as perfect: it snaps into place tightly enough to feel like something’s wrong, and the handle doesn’t provide great leverage for prying it off.

#Reddit ultra fractal full#

The filter at the bottom of the case extends the full length and width of the case, it’s accessed from the front of the case, and it can be removed easily without opening the front door of the case.

#Reddit ultra fractal pro#

The hinges are constructed of metal and are therefore potentially sturdier than the ones found in the Dark Base Pro 900, but they’re still fairly delicate and mounted to a plastic frame, so we expect this to be a point of failure. The front is only held closed with a magnet and hinges open easily to reveal the front filter, so running the case with the door open during intense workloads isn’t out of the question. It’s when companies mismarket their products that it’s a huge problem. As long as Fractal doesn’t advertise this as an “airflow” case and sticks to its noise-focused advertising, we don’t need to be as aggressive on the panel choices. The panel isn’t nearly as ventilated as it could be, but Fractal has a focus on noise damping in their cases, and noise versus thermals is always a delicate balance to strike. The front panel of the case is a sticking point for us, as it always is with Fractal’s non-Meshify cases, but we’ll save most of that discussion for the thermal and noise testing sections. The top panel shares the same snap mounting mechanism and can be removed by hooking a finger under the front corner and pulling it up. It’s easy to work with, it’s not unnecessarily complex, and it works well. The glass is full-coverage and has minimal black borders at the top and bottom for the largest possible viewing window. They hook into the case at the bottom edge so that they won’t fall when being removed, they attach/detach with sturdy snaps along the top edge aided by a small handle on the back, and the glass panel also has a tab that can be screwed down for extra security. Speaking of side panels, the Define 7’s are a combination of every feature we’ve asked for in case side panels so far. Tool-less push-to-lock on side & top panelsĬaptive thumbscrews on HDD and SSD bracketsĬase dimensions w/o feet/protrusions/screws (cages in forward position additional space required for front fans/radiators installed below the shroud)ģ15mm in Storage Layout for cards over 150mm width (including power connectors) The choice is there for customers who want the dark tint, but we much prefer clear glass that lets the white interior shine.

#Reddit ultra fractal windows#

For whatever reason, case manufacturers have tended towards extremely dark glass tints for years, which is a step back from the transparent plastic windows that were more common in the olden days (a decade ago). The Define 7 TG comes in both dark tint and light tint versions, and the light tinted version with a white interior is a stark contrast to almost every other tinted glass case we’ve reviewed. We’re sure there’s some reason for Fractal dropping the “R,” but we neglected to ask.Īs soon as the Define 7 was out of the box, we noticed how lightly tinted the glass was. Today we’re reviewing the Define 7, successor to the Define R6, a case that fell on the positive end of that scale in our review. Their whole lineup has had consistently high build quality, but our opinions have ranged from the highly-rated Meshify cases that have excellent cooling potential (with some aftermarket fans added in) down to the highly-priced and unexciting Define S2 Vision RGB. We’ve been hot and cold on Fractal over the past couple years.