Fractal Design introduces Mini and Nano versions of Define 7 and Meshify 2

Fractal Design has released two smaller variants of its Meshify 2 and Define 7 enclosures. Each case will have a Mini version for mATX motherboards and a Nano version for mini-ITX builds.

Fractal Design makes the new variants of both enclosures available from now on. The Meshify 2 enclosures have a mesh front for better airflow. The front panels of the Define 7 cases are closed. Other than that, the housings have the same specifications.

The two Mini housings are intended for mATX builds. These cases offer space for seven 120mm fans or four 140mm fans. Fractal supplies the Mini variants with a 140mm fan at the front and a 120mm fan at the back. In terms of water cooling, a 240mm or 280mm radiator fits on the front and a 240mm variant on the top. Furthermore, two 3.5″ and four 2.5″ drives fit in the housings. The Mini enclosures are 396mm deep, 205mm wide and 406mm high.

The two Nano variants are intended for mini-ITX motherboards. Both variants can accommodate six 120mm fans or three 140mm fans. Fractal supplies the cases with a 140mm fan on the front and a 120mm fan on the back. The front also offers space for a 240mm or 280mm radiator for water cooling. Users can install up to one 3.5″ HDD and three 2.5″ drives in the Nano enclosures. The Nano housings are 396mm deep, 206mm wide and 361mm high.

The cases also all have a removable top panel for easier access to installed hardware and cable management. The Nano and Mini variants can both house GPUs with a maximum length of 331mm and CPU coolers with a maximum height of 167mm. The Meshify 2 enclosures will both be available in black and white, both with a glass side panel. The Define 7 will only be available in black, with the choice between a glass side panel or a ‘closed’ side panel.

The Mini variants all cost $ 110 and the Nano housings have a suggested retail price of $ 100. A spokesperson for Fractal tells Tweakers that the company does not announce euro prices due to fluctuations in the exchange rate.

Update, Friday: Fractal Design has passed on European recommended prices to Tweakers. The Mini housings should cost 136.33 euros. The suggested retail price of the Nano variants is 123.85 euros. The company does indicate that prices can be higher in practice, partly due to the ‘high global shipping costs’ that are currently playing a role. As a result, Fractal currently sees prices that are 10 to 15 percent higher.