Comments on: Fractal Design Define XL Computer Chassis Review – Chassis Interior

By: Just Built in this!

Just Built in this! — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:47:51 +0000

EDIT: There is also a panel that pops open right below the processor (main reason to take the other side off)

By: Just Built in this!

Just Built in this! — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:47:04 +0000

I just finished an i7 2600k build in this a few weeks ago. The case was a wonder to work with, you should definitely mention that both sides of the case pop off, and that it makes installing the MB and making changes to the heatsink (I have the 120mm Zalman on, stock sucked) is easy. Wiring was simple, and my system looks spotless inside. I second the issue with the power cable, but buying a short extension cable gives you the choice to choose a color, and typically get one more flexible than the standard Mobo ones.

This was my first full build (in the past I’ve only upgraded) and during full video encodes in a ~25*C room, my processor never goes above ~53*C while being nearly silent (I can only hear the Zalman, and that’s because I keep it on high. Case fans are near silent on high still bc they’re huge).

By: DaMaN

DaMaN — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 04:31:08 +0000

That case looks sweet. Definitely better laid out than my current Lian Li.

By: Nibiru2012

Nibiru2012 — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 05:40:33 +0000

Looks like a very nice case indeed!

I still like my Lian Li PC-7F Black Anodized case though.
Does everything I need so far.