Product showcase – exterior

The left-side panel is made of clear tempered glass with a white frame. Mind you the color of the chassis is really white, the photos give it a bit of a yellow tint, unfortunately. 

The opposing panel is made of industrial, sound-dampened steel. Both are secured using two thumbscrews per panel. It’s a simple, yet effective solution. Let me just quote the specs again here: the Define S2 weighs about 11.6 kg. The body is white, which is a new experience for me.  At 543 × 233 × 465 mm (LxWxH)/21.37 x 9.17 x 18.3 inches, the size is quite average for this type of chassis. The following motherboard form factors are supported:

• E-ATX (up to 285 mm),
• ATX,
• M-ATX,
• Mini-ITX

The weight of the Define S2 is 11.6 kg, maybe not that much, but still, the chassis is very stable even without all the hardware inside. There is a brushed-aluminum cover on the front.

At the back, you can spot 7 horizontal (black) and 2 vertical (white) expansion slots, so in a traditional horizontal setup, it’s possible to have dual-slot cards in Crossfire or SLI mode. There are no exhaust vents at the top in the standard setup. 

The PSU frame is removable (and held in place by two thumbscrews), which makes it easier to install a unit.

The rear fan mount has no pre-drilled holes and luckily it is possible to adjust the 120/140 mm fan/radiator mounting height.

When you look at the bottom section, you’ll find a fan filter that spans the full length of the chassis, and four feet with a silver finish. They form a gap that allows the power supply unit to catch some air. The included dust filter is very big, and it’s easily removed by pulling it towards the front of the chassis.

You’ll find a standard I/O panel on the top side of the case. This is not a good solution for people who keep their cases on the desk, as reaching the ports might be difficult in a setup like that. Speaking of the devil, the selection is broad, with two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, a single USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port (that’s a welcome addition), audio jacks, and two buttons for powering on/off and resetting your system. There are no vents in the top section in the standard set-up, and the optional top panel is made of soundproof steel.

But this is the third generation of the ModuVent system, so the cover can be removed to allow top-side ventilation via a filtered exhaust.

Unlocking the entire module is quite easy, but it would be nice if uncoupling the steel part from the filter was a bit simpler to do, or described in the manual in more detail. The mesh on the filtered exhaust should provide good airflow.