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Fractal Design FD-C-ERA2N-03 Era 2 Anodized Aluminum & Steel Mini ITX Compact Small Form Factor PC Case - Midnight Blue

Fractal Design Era 2 Anodized Aluminum & Steel Mini ITX Compact Small Form Factor PC Case

Bottom line: The Fractal Design FD-C-ERA2N-03 Era 2 Anodized Aluminum & Steel Mini ITX is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the pc cases category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Manufacturer description

In Era 2, the original Era case has been refined and enhanced, furthering its distinctive architectural design and improving its cooling capability for a smoother gaming experience. With water cooling compatibility and ventilation on five sides, including a sleek, magnetfastened panel in solid walnut, Era 2 is a small form factor case optimized for gaming. Its elegantly sculpted outer body is crafted with anodized aluminum and slides off in one piece to reveal an intuitive, wellconstructed interior with space for a powerful GPU. Features. Enjoy a sleek, sculpted aesthetic complete with an…

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Common buyer scenarios for pc cases of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Enjoy a sleek, sculpted aesthetic complete with an anodized aluminum exterior and an FSC-certified walnut
  • Install a graphics card up to 326 mm in length and pair it with a radiator up to 280 mm 240 recommended
  • Features ample ventilation engineered to direct airflow through the case and includes two Aspect 12 PWM
  • Adapt your build towards CPU cooling space or graphics card width with a slidable central wall offering
  • Includes a PCIe 40 riser cable pre-installed in the case and features dedicated mounts for up to four

Full Specifications

BrandFractal Design
ColorBlue
MaterialAlloy Steel, Aluminum
Case TypeMini-Tower
Model NameEra 2
CompatibilityPC
Cooling MethodAir, Water
Mfr Part NumberFD-C-ERA2N-03
Number of Items1
Antenna LocationGaming
Compatible DevicesATX motherboards, standard power supplies, 2.5" storage drives, expansion cards, standard cooling systems
Enclosure MaterialAlloy Steel, Aluminum
Total USB 3.0 Ports2
Number of USB 3 Ports2
Supported MotherboardMini ITX
Internal Bays Quantity4
Motherboard CompatabilityMini ITX
Power Supply Mounting TypeFront Mount
Recommended Uses For ProductGaming
Other Special Features of the ProductSlidable Central Wall for Adaptable Build Configuration
Full listing titleFractal Design FD-C-ERA2N-03 Era 2 Anodized Aluminum & Steel Mini ITX Compact Small Form Factor PC Case - Midnight Blue

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