Does the Fractal Design Define 7 XL fit 2 420mm rads?

[Zyleyus]

I have the be quiet! dark base pro 900. It is claimed to fit both 420mm rads on top and front. But in fact you can only fit one at a time due to thickness issues. So I am deciding to change a case for my custom water cooling rig. What about the Define 7 XL or the Meshify? Can the fit 2 420 rads at the same time? I can't afford something thats beyond these cases.

[DoctorNick]

10 minutes ago, Zyleyus said:

I have the be quiet! dark base pro 900. It is claimed to fit both 420mm rads on top and front. But in fact you can only fit one at a time due to thickness issues. So I am deciding to change a case for my custom water cooling rig. What about the Define 7 XL or the Meshify? Can the fit 2 420 rads at the same time? I can't afford something thats beyond these cases.

The answer is no. Source, manual: https://www.fractal-design.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Define_7_XL_Manual-V2.pdf

[Zyleyus]

5 minutes ago, DoctorNick said:

The answer is no. Source, manual: https://www.fractal-design.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Define_7_XL_Manual-V2.pdf

But the one I've seen is like this. I guess you get to remove the driver case?

[DoctorNick]

Just now, Zyleyus said:

But the one I've seen is like this. I guess you get to remove the driver case?

Yes without the optical drive its fine, forgot about that, still early here, need more coffee I guess

[DoctorNick]

@Zyleyus

But you need to think of clearence for fans. I found this on OCN showing 2x 420:

Source: https://www.overclock.net/threads/fractal-design-meshify-2-xl-radiator-options.1775830/

 

[thrasher_565]

if you mounted the top rad out side that case it could work... but ya its a 420 and a 360. not 2 420 but the Phanteks Enthoo Pro 2 can do 2 42o and a 360.

[Zyleyus]

3 hours ago, thrasher_565 said:

if you mounted the top rad out side that case it could work... but ya its a 420 and a 360. not 2 420 but the Phanteks Enthoo Pro 2 can do 2 42o and a 360.

I know that case, seems to be a great watercooling solution. But I don't think its avaliable in my country.

[Zyleyus]

8 hours ago, DoctorNick said:

@Zyleyus

But you need to think of clearence for fans. I found this on OCN showing 2x 420:

Source: https://www.overclock.net/threads/fractal-design-meshify-2-xl-radiator-options.1775830/

 

It looks quite tight, maybe I can remove the rear fan and put the fittings on the rear, or put the front rad's fittings on the bottom

[jaslion]

On 8/2/2022 at 5:06 PM, Zyleyus said:

It looks quite tight, maybe I can remove the rear fan and put the fittings on the rear, or put the front rad's fittings on the bottom

You also have to keep in mind that this is a silence focused case so that front rad is defo not gonna run near its normal cooling abilities if it were in an open front case.

 

What kinda hardware are you putting in here?

 

Any reason you need a dual 420 or is it just for looks? I am atm cooling a 3950x + 3090 on a 360mm rad in a dx500 and things are quite chilly at a max noise of 30db

 

[Mick Naughty]

I'd do the 420 on top and 280 on the bottom. Wouldnt use a rad as intake if I can avoid it. No reason to handicap build.

[Zyleyus]

On 8/4/2022 at 5:19 PM, jaslion said:

You also have to keep in mind that this is a silence focused case so that front rad is defo not gonna run near its normal cooling abilities if it were in an open front case.

 

What kinda hardware are you putting in here?

 

Any reason you need a dual 420 or is it just for looks? I am atm cooling a 3950x + 3090 on a 360mm rad in a dx500 and things are quite chilly at a max noise of 30db

 

I've got 2 2080tis + 2970WX and the 420+360 combo seems a bit loud.

[Zyleyus]

On 8/5/2022 at 5:34 AM, Mick Naughty said:

I'd do the 420 on top and 280 on the bottom. Wouldnt use a rad as intake if I can avoid it. No reason to handicap build.

I would use the rear fan as intake, thus it won't blow hot air into my face.

[Mick Naughty]

3 hours ago, Zyleyus said:

I would use the rear fan as intake, thus it won't blow hot air into my face.

Yea I do the same, but not what im talking about.