Fractal Design Define Nano S review

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When we flip around the unit we can see the side panel a little better. As stated you can opt a model with closed panel, or like ours a see-through glass. We like the peek-a-boo window version better, of course. There are a total of 6 possible  fan mounts, 1 Fractal Design Dynamic GP14 140mm fan + 1 Fractal Design Dynamic GP-12 120 mm fan included have been pre-installed. The chassis can support up to 240 mm radiator in the front and top side. However for the front they need to fall within spec at a max width 147 mm, length 312 mm; some radiators extend beyond the screw holes. The panel can be removed by removing two thumbnails at the back and then pulling it towards you. It is the old traditional way of chassis panel removal. It is the same with the front side bezel that you can remove completely.

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The backside then. Next to the rear IO we spot a 120 mm fan. The two fans that reside in this chassis can be PWM fan controlled, a fan controller is not included so your motherboard needs to take care of that. It is a bit unfortunate as most ITX motherboards have very limited FAN header ports. My advise would be to join the two fans with a y-splitter cable (included) so that you can connect it to just one motherboard fan header and then regulate that fan RPM in the system BIOS of your motherboard. Mini ITX folks, a whopping two card slots and located all the way down, a PSU mount with an allowance of up-to 160 mm deep.

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Here we can see the left side panel, with the same locking mechanism. Two thumbscrews at the rear secure it down. The matte black paint job is a tiny bit sensitive to scratches and finger prints by the way. 

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