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Fractal Design Define Mini

Based on 8 reviews

Excellent:

5
Good:

3
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros

Price.
Fits up to 6 hard drives.
Can install up to 6 fans.
Fan controller included.
Internal USB 3.0 connector.
Great build quality.
All black interior.
White Fractal Design accents still there.
Plenty of space for large PSUs.
Possibility to install long graphics cards.
5.25 inch to 3.5 inch adapter included.
Sound dampening.
Dust filters.

Cons

Room is a little tight behind the motherboard tray.
Very little space between mainboard and side panel.
Clips of front covers won't last long.
Limited CPU cooler clearance.
Only available in black.
No more eSATA.
USB 3.0 cable is blue not black.
Tough cable hiding/management.
Plastic front panel.
The door does not open all the way.
Front fans' fan holders block the air flow.
Front fans' dust filters are installed by screws.

By AnandTech on April 22, 2013

The Fractal Design Define Mini isn't a bad case, but it does need some tender loving care, and it's not as great as it could be. It's the only micro-ATX case designed for acoustics, though, and if that's what you're looking for, the Define Mini's about the best option on the market.

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By SilentPC Review on December 05, 2011

Compared to the Define R2/R3, the Define Mini is two inches shorter, sheds two hard drive bays, three expansion slots, and one optional fan placement on the ceiling. The smaller dimensions makes it seem sturdier even though the build quality is about...

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By ThinkComputers on November 08, 2011

Well I have to say that once again I am impressed by a Fractal Design case. When it comes to finding a mATX case there are not that many options that offer features like the Define Mini. Most mATX cases a cramped, have not room for storage and are...

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By TechRadar on November 06, 2011

The perfect home for your mATX or mini-ITX mobo could well be the Fractal Design Define Mini. It's a lot of case in a small form factor.With the rising popularity mATX, and more especially the mini-ITX format motherboards, the demand for the smaller...

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By LanOC Reviews on November 02, 2011

and FVFractal has managed to design a case that is both extremely functional and stylish but at the same time they have avoided everything all of the other manufactures do. This is an almost all steel design that is designed to near silent while...

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By Missing Remote on September 08, 2011

Color us impressed. This is simply a fine chassis in most respects. We are inspired by so much attention to detail and the high quality of materials and construction in addition to the highly pleasing aesthetic design for a street price of...

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By Metku.net on August 08, 2011

The Mini is a great addition to the product range of Fractal Design, they already had the hugely popular Define R3 and also the huge Define XL for people who need even more space, so it's only logical to address also the mATX-users out there. All...

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By HardwareHeaven on June 06, 2011

Starting with the Fractal Design Define Mini we have a compact case which is very flexible with good build quality. The chassis feels solid with no noticeable manufacturing defects and each section fits snugly without any effort. Inside there is...

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By CaseUmbau on February 01, 2012

Fractal Design hat mit dem Define Mini ein sehr schlichtes, gut durchdachtes und gut verarbeitetes Gehäuse auf den Markt gebracht. Die beiliegende Lüftersteuerung ist nützlich und erfüllt ihren Zweck einwandfrei. Filter vor den...

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By Gamezoom.net on November 28, 2011

Der Fractal Design Define Mini zeigt, dass auch Kleine Größe haben können. Mit den wichtigsten und aktuellsten Schnittstellen ausgestattet, sowie schallgedämmt, braucht er sich hinter den großen Gehäusen überhaupt...

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