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Fractal Design Terra Silver - Wood Walnut Front Panel - Small Form Factor - Mini ITX Gaming case – PCIe 4.0 Riser Cable – USB Type-C - Anodized Aluminum Panels

Fractal Design Terra Silver

Bottom line: The Fractal Design Terra Silver: Fits GPUs up to 322 mm long in a compact 10.4 L chassis; main trade-off: tight 10.4 L interior makes cable routing and assembly more hands-on.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014, focused on GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference. Synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Fits GPUs up to 322 mm long in a compact 10.4 L chassis
  • ✓ PCIe 4.0 riser cable included, no separate purchase needed
  • ✓ Stepless sliding central wall gives 30 mm of layout flexibility
  • ✓ Front USB Type-C port rated at 20Gbps for fast external storage
  • ✓ Solid walnut front panel paired with 8 mm-thick anodized aluminum

Cons

  • ✗ Tight 10.4 L interior makes cable routing and assembly more hands-on
  • ✗ Only two front USB ports in total
  • ✗ Mini ITX only, so no room for mATX or ATX motherboards
  • ✗ Sliding wall trades GPU thickness against space on the motherboard side

Manufacturer description

The Fractal Design Terra Silver is a 10.4 L Mini ITX gaming case that combines anodized aluminum panels with a front panel cut from sustainably sourced solid walnut. It suits a small form factor build that should look at home on a living room shelf as well as on a desk. The case is compact, but it takes a GPU up to 322 mm long, and a PCIe 4.0 riser cable comes in the box, so you don't have to buy one separately. A stepless, slidable central wall gives you 30 mm of internal adjustment. You can move it to give a thick graphics card more room, or move it the other way to free up space on the…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the longest graphics card the Fractal Design Terra can fit?

Terra supports GPUs up to 322 mm long. Card thickness depends on where you set the slidable central wall, which has 30 mm of stepless adjustment.

Do I need to buy a PCIe riser cable separately?

No. A PCIe 4.0 riser cable is included with the case, so you can mount the GPU as soon as you unbox it.

What motherboard size does the Terra support?

Terra is a Mini ITX case. Larger form factors such as mATX and ATX will not fit in the 10.4 L chassis.

What ports are on the front of the case?

The front I/O has an aluminum power button and two USB ports, one of which is USB Type-C rated at 20Gbps. To get the full 20Gbps, your motherboard needs a matching front-panel USB-C header, so check your board's spec sheet.

What materials is the Terra Silver made from?

The exterior uses anodized aluminum panels with CNC-milled details, including an 8 mm-thick aluminum front, plus a front-facing panel of sustainably sourced solid walnut.

Key Features

  • Install your choice of powerful GPU up to 322 mm in length, in a space-saving 10.4 L case
  • Add natural materials to your setup with a front-facing panel cut from sustainably sourced solid walnut
  • Enjoy a sleek anodized aluminum exterior including an 8 mm-thick aluminum front
  • Find your build’s ideal balance with 30 mm of internal flexibility provided by a stepless, slidable central wall
  • Front-facing I/O featuring an aluminum power button and two USB ports including one USB Type-C 20Gbps

Full Specifications

BrandFractal Design
ColorSilver
MaterialMetal
Case TypeMini-Tower
Model NameTerra Silver
ConnectivityUSB
Model NumberFD-C-TER1N-02
Cooling MethodAir
Mfr Part NumberFD-C-TER1N-02
Number of Items1
Total Usb Ports2
Antenna LocationGaming
Compatible DevicesFractal Design Aspect 120 mm Computer Fan, Noctua NH-L12S
Enclosure MaterialMetal
Total USB 2.0 Ports1
Total USB 3.0 Ports1
Warranty Description2 year
Hard Disk Form Factor2.5 inches
Supported MotherboardMini ITX
Internal Bays Quantity2
Full listing titleFractal Design Terra Silver - Wood Walnut Front Panel - Small Form Factor - Mini ITX Gaming case – PCIe 4.0 Riser Cable – USB Type-C - Anodized Aluminum Panels

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