Fractal announces the Define Nano S ITX case

[IMPERIUS]

Today Fractal Design launched the Define Nano S ITX, more or less the exact same copy of the define S but in an ITX format

Website: http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/define-series/define-nano-s-window

• ITX motherboard compatibility
• 2 expansion slots
• 2 - 3.5" HDD/2.5" SSD positions; 2 - 2.5" dedicated SSD unit positions (fits SSDs up to 13mm thick)
• 6 - Fan positions (1 Fractal Design Dynamic GP14 140mm fan + 1 Fractal Design Dynamic GP-12 120mm fan included)
• Filtered fan slots in the front and bottom (ejects from the front of the case)
• CPU coolers up to 160mm in height
• ATX PSUs up to 160mm deep
• Graphics cards up to 315mm in length with front fans mounted (Cards wider than the dual slot bracket are not recommended)
• 17 - 35mm of space for cable routing behind the motherboard plate
• Velcro straps included for easy cable management
• Both side panels and rear HDD/SSD brakcets feature smart captive thumbscrews
• Dense sound dampening material on front and right side panels; left side panel includes a transparent window
• ModuVent™ on top of case for further silent computing or additional ventilation
• Colours available: Black
• Case dimensions (WxHxD): 203 x 330 x 400mm
• Case dimensions - wtih feet/protrusions/screws: 203 x 344 x 412mm
• Net weight: 4.6 kg
• Case volume: 26.80 litres
• Package dimensions (WxHxD): 275 x 485 x 420mm
• Package weight: 5.8 kg

Cooling system

• Front: 2 – 120/140 mm fans (included is 1 Fractal Design Dynamic GP14 fan, 1000 RPM speed)
• Rear: 1 – 120 mm fan (included is 1 Fractal Design Dynamic GP12 fan, 1200 RPM speed)
• Top: 2 - 120/140 mm fan (not included)
• Bottom: 1 – 120 mm fan (not included)
• Dust filters: Bottom and front intakes

Water cooling compatibility - Radiators

• Front – 120/240mm, 140/280mm (max width 147, length 312; some radiators extend beyond the screw holes)
• Top – 120/240mm (max component height on motherboard 35mm. Big heatsinks on RAM or power regulators around CPU could conflict with this restriction)
• Bottom – 120mm (max thickness & length: 85mm x 160mm)

Water cooling compatibility - Pumps

• Pre-drilled holes on multi-bracket, supports many DDC and D5 variants (see manual for detailed measurements)

Water cooling compatibility - Reservoirs

• Adjustable mounting brackets allow for almost any rectangular mounting screw pattern. Maximum distance between the mounting bracket screw positions: 270mm height / 80mm width.

Front interface

• 2 USB 3.0
• Audio in/out
• Power button with LED (blue)
• HDD activity LED (blue)
• Reset button

Really looks like a nice itx case to me and as far as I know this is the only itx case with sound dampening that I know off.

Fractal didn't release any info on pricing or launch date

[ivan134]

Just saw this on my Youtube feed. I wish mATX would get more love, but this is still a nice case.

 

EDIT: They still haven't figured out how to make their moduvent system dust proof.

[Xenift]

Something i would buy!

[Guest]

Today Fractal Design launched the Define Nano S ITX, more or less the exact same copy of the define S but in an ITX format

 

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Website: http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/define-series/define-nano-s-window

 

 

Really looks like a nice itx case to me and as far as I know this is the only itx case with sound dampening that I know off.

Define didn't release any info on pricing or launch date

That is so cute 

[pcman365]

beautiful case

[Notional]

This thing is marginally smaller than my full ATX Lian Li v700x.

 

Could case vendors please move the damn PSU somewhere useful. The giant crater next to the PSU is just wasted space.

 

Otherwise, a decent looking case. If you like Fractal design, then this should be right up your alley.

[Andrew Storlie]

26L is big for itx...

[Commander Llama]

I love pretty much all of the Fractal cases, and this is no exception.

[Trixanity]

I was about to say "why not a windowless model?" due to the description but after looking at the site, I can see both versions exist.

Good looking case although arguably it's just an evolution of its larger sibling's design that has been shrunk and tweaked here and there.

I would also have liked to see matx love but I guess the node 804 covers that although it's definitely not the same hence the different series.

[SurvivorNVL]

Damn.  Hopefully they'll do a Define S-XL.

[IMPERIUS]

Damn.  Hopefully they'll do a Define S-XL.

 

YES! I would love a full size version of the S

[SurvivorNVL]

YES! I would love a full size version of the S

A Define S with E-ATX / CEB and EEB support would be absolutely perfect.

[Steve N. Mavronis]

Ok this has my attention. I still like the Evolv ITX for looks. But the Nano S will be the best competition. I like that they both give plenty of headroom for tall air coolers and tall graphics cards.

 

[ICantThinkOfAnyGoodName]

It's so friggin cute . I want one.

[ivan134]

Ok this has my attention. I still like the Evolv ITX for looks. But the Nano S will be the best competition. I like that they both give plenty of headroom for tall air coolers and tall graphics cards.

 

No room for 2.5 slot coolers though. That was also my issue with the Evolv ITX. An MSI 390 for instance, can't fit in either of these cases.

[Steve N. Mavronis]

No room for 2.5 slot coolers though. That was also my issue with the Evolv ITX. An MSI 390 for instance, can't fit in either of these cases.

 

Yeah if they would only give us one more slot in ITX systems, or make a Define Micro S next.

 

The extra slot for me is just for more breathing room for GPU fans. I've been planning a build in the Evolv ITX and feel I have to use a reference blower 980 Ti instead of the dual or triple fan non-reference cards. 

[IMPERIUS]

No room for 2.5 slot coolers though. That was also my issue with the Evolv ITX. An MSI 390 for instance, can't fit in either of these cases.

Yeah if they would only give us one more slot in ITX systems, or make a Define Micro S next.

 

The extra slot for me is just for more breathing room for GPU fans. I've been planning a build in the Evolv ITX and feel I have to use a reference blower 980 Ti instead of the dual or triple fan non-reference cards. 

 

And I meant to buy the msi 390 and put it in this case.....

Also pls link to where you can see its a 2.5 slot cooler

[ThinkWithPortals]

Definitely my next case.

[ivan134]

And I meant to buy the msi 390 and put it in this case.....

Also pls link to where you can see its a 2.5 slot cooler

 

The Powercolor 390, 290, Vapor X 290, Nitro(reference PCB) and XFX Fury are also 2.5 slot coolers.

[FunkyFeatures]

Wait, is this watercooling oriented? If it is, count me in (for when I'm going to downsize my current system)

 

I was planning on doing watercooling in an Evolv ITX in about 1½ year, this might be good competition. I wonder if it would pass HardwareCanucks nail scratch test though, my R5 has nasty scratches from doing absolutely nothing to it.

[JevCWatson]

very nice case

[Steve N. Mavronis]

Also pls link to where you can see its a 2.5 slot cooler

 

I don't know about that.

 

The specs say ATX PSUs up to 160mm deep? Surely they mean if an HDD or fan is installed in front. There looks to be plenty of room.

[GloriousPain]

They need to refresh the whole define series in someways, by making say an XLr3, XL-S, MINIr2, MINI-S and a non "s" version of the nano would be cool too

[Steve N. Mavronis]

They need to refresh the whole define series in someways, by making say an XLr3, XL-S, MINIr2, MINI-S and a non "s" version of the nano would be cool too

 

I kind of like the Arc Mini R2 and the Midi too. New versions in ITX and mATX would be nice. But the intake fan(s) mounted to the plastic front panel is a turn off for me. I'd have to mod them to mount directly to the front case frame instead.

[azurezeed]

Looks good but the price is crucial, I'd say it's going to cost around $69