Fractal Design Define 7 (with soundproof top panel)

CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus

Version:00

Lab IDFDCAS00059

Certification ID

Date: 2019-12-10

Lautstärkeklasse

Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Certification Body General Manager

General Information

Test Equipment

Test Environment	Hemi-Anechoic Chamber with 6 dB(A) noise floor
Conditions	25(±2) degrees Celsius, 40-50% humidity
Sound Analyzer	Bruel & Kjaer 2270-S G4 & 2250-L G4
Microphone	Bruel & Kjaer Type 4955-A
Mic Calibrator	Bruel & Kjaer Type 4231
Data Logger	Picoscope TC-08

Technical Specifications Table

Brand	Fractal Design
Product Name	Define 7
Type	Mid Tower
Dimensions (LxWxH)	530 x 238 x 470mm
Motherboard Support	Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX
Removable Motherboard Tray	No
Front Door/Cover	Yes
Materials Body	Steel, Plastic, Tempered Glass, Sound Dampening Material
Materials Side Panel	Left: Tempered Glass Right: Sound-Dampened Steel
Expansion Slots	7x (plus 2 vertical)
Drive Bays	5.25": 1x External 3.5" : 2x Internal (compatible with 2.5") & 4x Internal (compatible with 2.5") optional 2.5" : 3x Internal
I/O Panel	1x audio jack, 1x mic jack, Reset Button, 1x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C, Power Button, 2x USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0 (up to here)
Pre-installed Fan(s)	Front: 2x 140mm (1000 RPM) Rear: 1x 140mm (1000 RPM) Top: *
Fan Support	Front: 3x 120mm / 2x 140mm Top: 3x 120mm / 3x 140mm Rear: 1x 120mm / 1x 140mm
Fan Bearing Type	Enhanced Sleeve Bearing
Fan Power Connector	3-Pin
Fan/LED Controller	Fan Controller (six 3-pin & thee PWM)
Radiator Support	Front: 120 / 240 / 360mm, 140 / 280mm Top: 120 / 240 / 360mm, 140 / 280 / 420mm Rear: 120mm, 140mm
CPU Cooler Height (Max)	185mm
VGA Length (Max)	450mm
PSU Length (Max)	270mm
Behind MB Tray Clearance/Cable Management Support	21-25mm
Dust Filters	Top, Front, Bottom
PSU Support	Bottom ATX
Weight	12.2kg (11.7 kg with plain top panel)
Warranty	No info

Noise Measurements Test Set Up

Stock Fan(s) RPM

Stock Fan(s) Noise Output – LAeq

INFO

Stock Fan Noise Output from 40% to 100%

Noise Output

Noise Dampening Performance – Test Tones

Noise Dampening Performance – Pink & Chirp

GPU Fan(s) Noise Output – Laeq

INFO

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 Noise Output from 40% to 100% Fan Speed

Fractal Design Define 7 (with soundproof top panel)

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