Fractal Design Define 7 XL Upright GPU mod

Edit: This likely works with most other cases with radiator/fan rails on the top (140mm) and the adapter block supports most GPUs with 3 or less brackets.

I built a new workstation with air-cooled GPU. I was saddened when I noticed I could not use the lowest PCIE slot to host it, because in any other slot it will steal additional lanes and slots. The case had space so I built attachment that can be used to install the GPU in an upright position. Works well and does not waste lanes.

You need riser cable from slot to the Upright GPU.

There are screws/holes on 3 sides:

• Three holes are for M4 screws and the GPU side (bottom) has threaded inserts.
• Four holes on the bracket side are M3 and have nuts to lock them in place. They attach to the lock piece.
• 2 holes on the side (not visible in photos) are locking the GPU on the frame. I used two M3 screws and nuts.

Installation instructions

• Print Frame and Lock
• Insert three threaded inserts to the Frame. Make sure you insert them to the correct side of the Frame (three larger holes and on the side where the GPU is attached)
• Attach Frame to the GPU. Use two M3 screws with washers on both ends (between screw and printed part and attach with nuts. This locks GPU on the frame
• Prepare three M4 screws with washers
• Prepare four M4 screws with washers and nuts
• (Optional) Make a loop with zip ties and attach them on the case where the side of the frame with 4 screws
• Lift the GPU with the Frame and put it in place on the case
• (Optional) Put the bracket side of the GPU through the zip tie loop to hold that side in place
• Screw in the M4 screws to the threaded inserts
• Put the Lock piece in place
• Attach the Lock with 4 M3 screws
• (Optional) Once you have couple of M3 screws in place, holding the Frame and the GPU, before tightening, remove the zip tie loop.
• Tighten the screws

Might sound complicated, but it really is not. Just go through the plan first so that you have everything near when you need them. This is important when you are holding $2000 GPU with one hand and have to work with only one hand.

I printed with Prusament PETG, 70% infill (30% would have been more than enough I think)