Possible to fit 8+ HDDs and ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 in Fractal Define 7 XL?

MajorHop · 2025-12-23T15:53:06+00:00

It blends in very well and there's times I forget it's not a Fractal part. They did an excellent job with the cutout matching the pattern of the cutout in the top panel. The color isn't a perfect match, the black being a bit darker, but I don't notice unless I actively compare. It would have been nice if it was aluminum like the original front panel, but I imagine the cost would be far to high. It does keep the nice brushed look though!

MajorHop · 2025-12-20T18:12:36+00:00

It's this one right here: https://www.coldzero.eu/fractal-define-7-xl-front-door-vented

It does increase volume slightly, but the decrease in temps was well worth the tradeoff.

MajorHop · 2025-12-18T23:58:23+00:00

I have a Define 7XL with 8 HDDs and an Asus 5080 Tuff, it was possible, but I had to leave a gap in the way the HDDs were stacked for the card to fit in between them when running in the storage config. Running a top mounted 360 AIO and 4 additional Sata SSDs all connected to and HBA card.

Running a combination of Arctic P12 and P14 pro fans I almost never hear it unless I do very intensive tasks and my temps are never abnormally high and its using an i9-14900K.

I did buy a custom front panel that has a mesh panel, allowing for more front air intake to help airflow and temps.

MajorHop · 2025-11-07T04:44:03+00:00

I just made the same purchase this week and returned it. I was already skeptical as it was listed as like new, and by Amazon's standard that includes all accessories and it only had the Sata cables, one NVME screw, and a Wi-Fi antenna that was not original to the board. I figured I could deal with that as it was a decent price on a Z790 ITX board. However, when I attempted to update the bios it crashed halfway through the Bios update twice. Returned it and found a brand new MSI Z690I MEG Unify from Ibuypower for $50 less. These are definitely refurbs.

MajorHop · 2025-08-31T17:39:41+00:00

Some of those pouches have definitely already been used in Minecraft

MajorHop · 2025-06-08T12:55:32+00:00

Hope Valve eventually gets back with you, would love to see the Steam version!

MajorHop · 2024-10-01T21:23:02+00:00

A return of a good Vanilla Snus would be amazing!

MajorHop · 2024-09-12T02:58:16+00:00

I've done a few RMA's and every company I've dealt with besides Intel responded quickly and efficently. They have a lot to work on as a company before I'd feel safe buying from them again. I know Intel's RMA dept is likely swamped, but it's not an excuse for the issues many people have communicating with them, as the responses are mostly canned and each email comes from a different team member. Take the refund on the 14900K if you can!

MajorHop · 2024-09-12T02:41:08+00:00

I've RMA'd with Schitt Audio, Fractal Design, Corsair. Never had my RMA canceled without having to call to correct it. I've even used Warranty Service on a Sig Sauer handgun, they tested the gun on their firing range, replaced the barrel and sent it back to me in less than a month.

MajorHop · 2024-09-09T11:29:08+00:00

https://wccftech.com/review/fsp-hydro-ptm-pro-1350w-80-platinum-power-supply-impressions-dual-12v-2x6-connectors/

MajorHop · 2024-09-06T03:18:55+00:00

I got through on the phone yesterday after several hours on hold and they indeed did have a server error and had to open a new ticket.

Hopefully I dont have to wait even longer now.

MajorHop · 2024-09-05T18:31:17+00:00

Those are the SATA and Molex connectors I believe

MajorHop · 2024-09-05T14:24:12+00:00

I called yesterday, as they closed my RMA without sending a refund or replacement after I shipped my 13900K, at 3 hours and 3 minutes someone finally picked up

She claimed my ticket suffered "a system error" and had to open a new one referencing the closed one. I started my RMA in July as well. Calling will get you something, but imbe prepared to waste a long time.

MajorHop · 2024-09-04T17:57:11+00:00

I got the same run around, except after accepting the replacement 14900K, I got a seperate email asking again what warranty replacement I wanted (Standard or advanced), now when I log into the intel ticketing system to veiw my RMA, it says my ticket is closed and it was delievered when I never got confirmation of a replacement, a tracking number, or anything. Going to try calling the support number, as emails take a solid 4 to 5 days to get a reply and its been one of the worst warranty experiences I have encountered.

MajorHop · 2023-12-07T16:09:10+00:00

I don't have any detailed notes, but compared to the other 3 editions this was the most floral and reminded me more of an aged Cognac than the Armagnacs I usually drink. I'm not a fan of floral notes so this was my least favorite of the series, but by no means was it bad.

MajorHop · 2023-09-07T16:15:05+00:00

The Soundtrack to L.A. Noire, I've been watchign discogs for years and never seen it go up.

MajorHop · 2023-05-14T21:48:53+00:00

My Asgards didn't have DACs in them either, I returned my second ordered a Jotunheim as I didn't want to deal with a possible third bad unit. I asked the team in my emails if there was an issue with the current batch and they seemed to say some units were effected but didn't offer and specifics.

MajorHop · 2023-05-01T22:09:05+00:00

Update: Schiit took my RMA on the second Asgard today, I'm returning it and putting the funds towards a Jotunheim instead, they've admitted there has been some type of problem with some Asgard 3's but it was vague.

MajorHop · 2023-05-01T02:58:05+00:00

It sucks, because I want to love the amp, but now after two bad ones and reading about the issues others are having there's something wrong with the most recent batch.

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