Fractal Design Define 7 Black Solid

Brand
Fractal Design
Model
Define 7 Black Solid

High-end, quiet 2020 Fractal Define 7 Black Solid with dual‑layout storage, E‑ATX support, and large-radiator options; still active as of Sep 2026.

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ReleasedFeb 2020
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Form factorATX
ColorBlack
Tempered glassNo
Max GPU length467 mm
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Product overview

Launched on February 20, 2020, the Define 7 Black Solid continues Fractal’s long‑running Define series focused on silence and modularity, debuting alongside the larger Define 7 XL. This exact Black Solid variant (SKU FD‑C‑DEF7A‑01) retains the minimalist steel exterior, reversible front door, and dense acoustic damping.Sourcefractal-design.comSourcefractal-design.com

Positioned as a high_end mid‑tower, it exists for builders who want a premium, quiet chassis without sacrificing capacity. It supports E‑ATX motherboards, standard ATX PSUs, very long GPUs, and 185 mm tower coolers; includes three 140 mm fans; offers five‑port front I/O with 20 Gbps USB‑C; and has broad radiator support up to large sizes depending on position. Unique: its dual‑layout interior converts to a high‑capacity storage setup for up to 14 HDDs plus dedicated SSD mounts. As of September 2026, it remains an active product (not discontinued).Sourcefractal-design.comSourcefractal-design.com

Best for
  • quiet builds
  • water cooling/radiators
  • high GPU clearance
Official product specifications

Specifications

Form factor
ATX
Color
Black
Tempered glass
No
Max GPU length
467 mm
Dimentions
21.54 x 9.45 x 18.70 in
Weight
29.65 lb
I O Ports
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x HD Audio
Expansion Slots
7 + 2
Max Cooler Height
185 mm
Radiator Support
Front 120/140/240/280/360/420 mm, Top 120/140/240/280/360 mm, Rear 120 mm, Botto
Pairing fit

Compatible Motherboards

Compatible options ranked for this part's performance class.

Budget pairings6 lower-tier compatible options
Pairing fit

Compatible Power supplies

Compatible options ranked for this part's performance class.

Budget pairings6 lower-tier compatible options