Fractal Design Define Mini C Black.

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Fractal Design's cleverly designed Define Mini C case is aimed above all at anyone looking for a silent case ready to house a powerful, expandable air- or liquid-cooling system, built with a stunning Scandinavian-inspired design.

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Overview

Define Mini C: when design and silence become one :

Intelligently designed, the Define Mini C case from Fractal Design is aimed above all at anyone looking for a silent case ready to house a powerful, expandable air or liquid cooling system, built with a stunning Scandinavian-inspired design.Combining design, space and ventilation, the Define Mini C can accommodate up to 2 x 3.5" HDD/SSD (and 3 x 2.5" SSDs), an ATX power supply, a graphics card measuring over 315 mm and cooling options ranging from 5 x 120 mm or 140 mm fans to watercooling (240 mm at the top, 280 mm at the front). You can easily change the layout to suit new needs!

OPTIMUM COOLING

The Define Mini C enclosure is the quietest in the computing world, thanks to the very dense and strategically placed ModuVent soundproofing material.The Define C has a very low noise level, thanks to the very dense and strategically placed ModuVent soundproofing material and the Dynamic series fans, which are finely tuned and fitted with covers. The Define C has plenty of space to accommodate large watercooling systems or fans. It is fitted with ModuVent's new "tool-free" fan slot covers. Users can install additional fans, or cover the slots for maximum soundproofing. The case is supplied with two 120mm Fractal Design Dynamic GP12 fans, designed to provide superlative airflow with minimal noise.

CLASSY DESIGN

The Fractal Design Define Mini C case benefits from a robust design that is engineered to provide absolute silence. The entire case is lined with a highly sound-absorbing material that does not restrict airflow or cooling. A dust cover is fitted at the front and rear for easy access. This model is also available in a windowed version. Practical, robust, high-performance and ultra-designed, it will satisfy gamers looking for a top-of-the-range case.

Key features :

  • Motherboard compatibility: Micro ATX, Mini ITX
  • Bays: 2 x 3.5" (2.5" compatible) and 3 x 2.5" (SSD/HDD)
  • Expansion slots: 5
  • Power compatibility: ATX power supplies up to 175 mm deep
  • Graphics card compatibility: up to 315 mm long
  • Ventirad compatibility: up to 170 mm high
  • Cooling / Ventilation : 5 fan slots (2 Dynamic GP12 120 mm fans included)
  • Watercooling compatible: front: 280, 240, 140 and 120 mm (max width 144 mm), top: 240 and 120 mm, rear: 120 mm (max width 125 mm)
  • Front connectors: 2x USB 3.0 + 2x USB 2.0 + Audio ports
  • Materials: Steel and plastic
  • Dimensions: 399 x 210 x 399 mm
  • Net weight: 6.9 kg
Specifications
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General information

Product name

Fractal Design Define Mini C Black.

Brand

Fractal Design

Model

FD-CA-DEF-MINI-C-BK

Main characteristics

Graphic card max. length

315 mm

Max height CPU fan

170 mm

Power supply max. length

175 mm

Power format

ATX/EPS

Case format

Mini tower

Use

Gamer
Office

Material

Steel
Plastic

Motherboard format

Micro ATX
Mini ITX

Power supply supplied

No

Design

Screwless fixing system

No

Case color

Black

Front color

Black

Integrated display

No

Glass

No

Fish tank (panoramic view)

No

LED RGB

No

ARGB LED

No

Water cooling compatible

Yes

Motherboard connector location

Standard connectors (on the motherboard)

Expansion slots

Number of PCI slots

5

Low profile

No

Number of visible 3.5" slots

0

Number of invisible 3.5" slots

0

Number of 2.5" slots

3

Number of 2.5"/3.5" slots

2

Number of visible 5.25" slots

0

Number of invisible 5.25" slots

0

Number of Slot-in slim 5.25'' slots

0

Number of Slim 5.25'' slots

0

Front connectivity

Location of expansion ports

Top

Connector(s) available

2 X USB 3.0
2 X USB 2.0
Headphone (3.5mm Jack Female)
Microphone (3.5mm Jack Female)

Cooling

Fan(s) included

Yes

Number of rear fan(s) slots

1 X 120mm

Quantity of rear fan(s) supplied

1

Number of front fan(s) slots

2 X 120mm

Quantity of front fan(s) supplied

1

Number of above fan(s) slots

2 X 120 or 140mm

Water cooling

AIO radiator compatibility

280mm radiator
240mm radiator
140mm radiator
120mm radiator

Front AIO slot(s)

280mm radiator
240mm radiator
140mm radiator
120mm radiator

Above AIO slot(s)

240mm radiator
120mm radiator

Rear AIO slot(s)

120mm radiator

Physical characteristics

Width

210 mm

Height

399 mm

Depth

399 mm

Weight

6.9 kg

Volume

33.4 l

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 3 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 4 Nov 2016

Customer reviews
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  • by Jamian
    Posted on 19 Aug 2024
    Bought on 11 Aug 2024 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 20 Average rating: 9

    Nickel

    Well-built, quiet (with an office configuration inside), the case is well thought-out, and if you want a sober tower PC that's not too imposing, it's top of the range.

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  • by TitouanL
    Posted on 7 Mar 2023
    Bought on 1 Feb 2023 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 10

    Very nice case

    A very practical case, with enough space (if you have the means and time) to take care of the placement and storage of cables. The construction seems robust and neat.

    I use it with the following configuration:
    - CPU: Ryzen 5 5600 (non-X)
    - Graphics card: Nvidia RTX A5000
    - Motherboard: MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI (note: with this case and motherboard, the sata plugs and the USB ports on the front panel are difficult to plug in because there is very little space to put them in).
    - Watercooling AIO: Cooler Master Seidon 120V

    I bought it above all for its sobriety (nothing to say about that), and its silence. On this last point, it will be necessary to adjust the speed of the two fans supplied with it to obtain a good balance between noise and cooling efficiency, since they can be heard at full speed. Overall, the most shrill/high-pitched sounds seem to be well attenuated by the case, and only a hissing noise emanating from the various fans remains, potentially a low-pitched sound if you have an HDD. Under load, the noise is a bit more present, but this is a bit unavoidable in my opinion.

    Note that the 3.5" drive cage didn't do anything for the noise generated by one of my HDDs (constant noise from the drive motor itself, not from the scratching of the drive head).

    Contrary to other comments, I haven't noticed any abnormal heating of the HDD (< 25°C in a 18°C room) located in the bay, despite the lack of airflow there if you don't put a fan in (which is my case). I guess it depends on the model of mechanical hard drives. The same goes for the ignition button, which never jammed in my case.

    Note: it would be useful to know in advance the size of the packaging of the said case, which, with the polystyrene padding, forms a rather imposing whole, especially for transport on foot.

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  • by Lionel
    Posted on 14 Nov 2022
    Bought on 15 Oct 2022 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 46 Average rating: 7

    Small, well-designed case

    Mounted with :
    - be quiet Pure Power 11 FM 750W power supply
    - CM Asus prime B660
    - Core i5 12600 + be quiet Pure Rock 2 Black
    This "mini" case is well designed and well finished:
    - large openings for the internal cables
    - removable support for the power supply
    - Cage for 2 x 2.5" and 3.5" disks in the separate lower area
    - USB and audio sockets at the top of the case

    And ATTENTION, motherboards in ATX format do not fit in this case: only MICRO-ATX.

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  • by Julien
    Posted on 9 Apr 2021
    Bought on 16 Mar 2021 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 7 Average rating: 8

    Aesthetics

    Well finished, sober and aesthetic case.

    The USB ports on the front are slightly slanted, which is not very practical (a matter of habit perhaps).

    Bought 100 euros in March 2021.
    Not being a PC tuning freak, a 50 euros case would surely have done the trick for my use (office, multimedia), with the addition of foam for soundproofing.
    I don't regret this purchase though.

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  • by Patrice
    Posted on 17 Feb 2020
    Bought on 30 Nov 2019 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 17 Average rating: 8

    Nice but small defects

    First of all, this case is nice and compact. But it has some flaws :
    the fans can be noisy (one of the two seems to be out of alignment and makes noise continuously);
    the cooling is non-existent at the place where you place a HDD what makes it heats a lot at this place; If you intend to use only a SSD you will not have this problem;
    the start button often gets stuck in the down position (plastic against plastic) preventing the machine from turning on.
    Otherwise very practical with a modular power supply: be quiet! Pure Power 11 400W CM 80PLUS Gold

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