Fractal design DEFINE Mini - How-To Section; Installing Graphic Cards Longer Than 260 mm; Rotatable HDD-Cage; Bottom Optional Fan Position

How to Section:
Installing Graphic cards longer than 260mm
To be future proof, Dene mini supports graphic cards longer than 260mm by removing
the upper HDD-Cage. To remove this, rst remove the two thumbscrews securing it,
remove (or rotate) and reinsert and secure the thumbscrews. When the HDD-Cage is
removed the chassis supports graphic cards with lengths up to 400mm!
Rotatable HDD-Cage
There are two HDD-Cages in Dene mini, where the top one is removable and rotat-
able. When removed, the chassis supports longer graphic cards, or provides better
airow. By rotating it the HDD-Cage can work as an air guide for the front fan, directing
air to the graphic card or by placing it in the original position, it’s optimized for a clean
build with excellent HDD cooling and cable management.
Bottom optional fan position
This bottom fan hole, protected by a lter underneath the chassis, is excellent for pro-
viding cool air, straight into the chassis, cooling both the GPU but also the CPU.
Mainly for overclocking, but it also lowers the overall temperature in the case.
Cleaning the lters
The lters are placed at the usual air intakes to prevent dust from the system. When
they get dirty they also obstruct the airow and they need to be cleaned with a regular
interval for optimal cooling.
• To clean the PSU/Bottom fan lter, just remove it from the chassis by pulling it
backwards and remove all dust gathered on it.
• To clean the front lters, open the front doors covering the front lter by pressing
the marking on the door. If needed, remove 4 screws and remove the fan, clean
the lter and put it back again.
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