The Fractal Design Define XL R2 is a premium Full Tower PC case designed for high-performance and modular builds. Supporting XL‑ATX, E‑ATX, ATX, micro ATX, and Mini‑ITX motherboards, it provides a spacious interior for multiple components and advanced cooling setups. With 9 expansion slots, repositionable HDD cages, integrated 3 × 140 mm Silent Series R2 fans, and a 3-speed fan controller, it offers excellent airflow and quiet operation. The ModuVent™ design allows users to choose between maximum airflow or silent operation, while its durable steel construction ensures a strong and reliable build.
Fractal Design builds on the success of its awarding-winning Define XL computer case with the Define XL R2. This updated chassis carries on the family tradition of providing superb cooling and ventilation capabilities with exceptional expandability, in a sleek and stylish Scandinavian form.
The Define XL R2, which includes Fractal Design’s innovative ModuVent™ feature, has an updated internal layout that offers greater expandability, modularity and flexibility, including capacity for 9 PCI cards and two HDD cages that can be repositioned to provide more space for water cooling radiators.
Specifications
| Design |
| Maximum PSU length |
19 cm |
| Maximum graphics card length |
33 cm |
| Maximum CPU cooler height |
17 cm |
| LED indicators |
Yes |
| Reset button |
Yes |
| Anti-dust filter |
Yes |
| Built-in speaker(s) |
No |
| Suitable for |
Home/Office |
| Side window |
No |
| Number of expansion slots |
9 |
| Number of 3.5" bays |
8 |
| Number of 5.25" bays |
4 |
| Supported motherboard form factors |
ATX, EATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX, XL-ATX |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Type |
PC |
| Form factor |
Tower |
| Power supply |
| Power supply location |
Bottom |
| Power supply included |
No |
| Ports & interfaces |
| Audio output |
Yes |
| Audio input |
Yes |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
2 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
2 |
| Cooling |
| Top radiator sizes supported |
240,280 mm |
| Rear radiator sizes supported |
120,140 mm |
| Front radiator sizes supported |
240 mm |
| Liquid cooling capability |
Yes |
| Bottom fans diameters supported |
120,140 mm |
| Number of bottom fans supported (max) |
1 |
| Bottom fans installed |
1x 140 mm |
| Top fans diameters supported |
120,140 mm |
| Number of top fans supported (max) |
2 |
| Rear fans diameters supported |
120,140 mm |
| Number of rear fans supported (max) |
1 |
| Rear fans installed |
1x 140 mm |
| Side fans diameters supported |
120,140 mm |
| Number of side fans supported (max) |
1 |
| Front fans diameters supported |
120,140 mm |
| Number of front fans supported (max) |
2 |
| Front fans installed |
1x 140 mm |
| Storage |
| Card reader integrated |
No |
| Hot-swap |
Yes |
| Supported HDD sizes |
2.5,3.5" |
| Packaging content |
| Manual |
Yes |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Weight |
16.5 kg |
| Height |
559 mm |
| Depth |
560 mm |
| Width |
232 mm |
| Packaging data |
| Package weight |
18.5 kg |
| Package height |
637 mm |
| Package depth |
655 mm |
| Package width |
322 mm |
| Other features |
| Package dimensions (WxDxH) |
322 x 655 x 637 mm |
