Fractal Design Era ITX
Fractal Design has built a reputation for manufacturing high-quality black box computer cases. Their Define series has been praised highly by both reviewers and users, and their Node 202 case is a staple of the ultra-compact ITX market. Fractal Design is launching the Era ITX, a case that combines the widest color selection of any case in Fractal’s lineup with brand new styling and a feature formerly found only in boutique custom cases. With its small footprint, sweeping curves, screw-less side panels, and interchangeable top panel, the Era looks poised to define a new age in Fractal’s history. So is the Era a revolution, or a dud? Let’s find out.
Specifications
| Materials | Aluminum, Steel, Plastic, Tempered Glass, Oak, Walnut |
| Front Panel | Sandblasted anodized aluminum |
| Side Panels | Sandblasted anodized aluminum with mesh air filters |
| Top Panel Options | Tempered glass (available on most models)
White Oak (silver model only) Walnut (titanium gray model only) Steel mesh (included with all models) |
| Bottom Panel | Satin-finished plastic |
| Chassis | Powder-coated steel |
| Dust Filters | Top, Bottom, Sides |
| Color Options | Silver, Titanium Gray, Carbon (black), Gold, Cobalt (blue) |
| Front Ports | 1x USB 3.1 type C
2x USB 3.0 type A 1x audio headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Dimensions | 325 mm (L) x 240 mm (W) x 310 mm (H)
12.80″ (L) x 6.54″ (W) x 12.2″ (H) |
| Weight | 4.02 kg / 8.86 lbs (carbon, gold, cobalt)
4.13 kg / 9.10 lbs (silver, titanium grey) |
Compatibility
| Motherboard Compatibility | Mini ITX, Mini DTX |
| Max Cooler Height | 120 mm / 4.72″ without side-mounted 3.5″ HDD
91 mm / 3.58″ max with 3.5″ HDD 70 mm / 2.76″ recommended with 3.5″ HDD |
| Max GPU Length | 295 mm / 11.61″ or less (see chart below) |
| Max GPU Width | 125 mm / 4.92″ |
| Max GPU Thickness | 2 slot |
| Power Supply Type | SFX, SFX-L, ATX |
| Power Supply Max Length | 200 mm / 7.87″ |
| Expansion Slots | 2 |
| Drive Bays | 1x 3.5″ or 2x 2.5″ on side tray
1x 3.5″ on power supply bracket (not compatible with ATX power supplies) |
| Total Fan Support | 5 |
| Top Fans | 2x 120 mm |
| Rear Fans | 1x 80 mm (preinstalled) |
| Bottom Fans | 2x 140 mm (without 2 slot GPU) |
| Top Radiator Support | 2x 120 mm |
| Radiator Max Width | 125 mm / 4.92″ |
| 120 mm Radiator Max Thickness | 67 mm / 2.64″ including fans |
| 240 mm Radiator Max Thickness | (see chart below) |
| PSU Type | PSU Length | GPU Length | Max 240 mm Radiator Thickness (25 mm thick fans) |
| SFX | 100 mm / 3.94″ | <= 295 mm / 11.61″ | 38 mm / 1.50″ |
| SFX-L | 130 mm / 5.12″ | < 210 mm / 8.27″ | 38 mm / 1.50″ |
| <= 295 mm / 11.61″ | N/A (120 mm radiators only) | ||
| ATX | 140 mm / 5.51″ | < 190 mm / 7.48″ | 38 mm / 1.50″ |
| <= 295 mm / 11.61″ | N/A (120 mm radiators only) | ||
| 150 mm / 5.91″ | < 190 mm / 7.48″ | 38 mm / 1.50″ | |
| <= 295 mm / 11.61″ | N/A (120 mm radiators only) | ||
| 160 mm / 6.30″ | < 190 mm / 7.48″ | 38 mm / 1.50″ | |
| <= 295 mm / 11.61″ | N/A (120 mm radiators only) | ||
| 170 mm / 6.69″ | < 190 mm / 7.48″ | 28 mm / 1.10″ | |
| <= 295 mm / 11.61″ | N/A (120 mm radiators only) | ||
| >= 180 mm / 7.09″ | < 190 mm / 7.48″ | N/A (120 mm radiators only) |
Included Accessories
| Top Panel | 1x Tempered Glass Panel
1x Steel Mesh Panel |
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