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The Fractal Design Define XL certainly brings a lot to the table. Even though the case is constructed mainly of steel, the aluminium front panel makes the Define XL a very attractive case. It's also free of the vibrations we've experienced in the past with Lian Li cases that can increase the noise level quite considerably.
The thermal performance of the case is also impressive, cooling our test system very effectively and with an inaudible noise level. The latter of these is the most impressive quality for us as it really differentiates the Define XL from the competition which are far noisier on the whole.
The Fractal Design Define XL can be yours for a shade over £100 at Aria.co.uk. This makes it quite good value for money and perfect for those looking to build a powerful air cooled system that remains very quiet even under load. Those who are looking for a case with water cooling support should consider one of the alternatives, though, as there isn't space for anything more than a 120mm radiator.
KitGuru says: A whisper quiet case that is built well and wont break the bank.
Thats a hell of a sexy looking case. decent price point too. shame about watercooling
Awesome, thanks for the review, waslooking for this online for a while now.
The styling is good. who are this company? are they brand new? never heard anything about them.
SO aluminum front and steel elsewhere?
Thats very good for a new company, much better than those hideous bitfenix contraptions. a few areas id like to improve but overall, im watching them in the future.
It’s a shame your review neglects to comment on the 180mm fan performance. I am receiving this case tomorrow, and I have a feeling I will be inclined to replace the 180mm fan (with the only available aftermarket option: silverstone). I will only be able to guess at the fans CFM when I compare it to my other fans.
Will the NZXT HAVIK 140 Cooler fit in this case?