When one thinks of top-tier computer cases, the names Lian Li and Silverstone come to mind. Along with those two names one should consider one more: Fractal Design. When I reviewed the Define R3 a few months ago, the attention to form, fit and function were evident everywhere inside and outside the case.
All of that attention to detail comes with a price. The Core 1000 is the latest Mini ITX / Micro ATX case coming out of this Scandinavian company which offers the same attention to detail with a more attractive price. As Fractal Design puts it:
The new Fractal Design Core Series offers a unique combination of design, features, cooling performance and value.
With this case
you will find:
- A total of 3 fan slots (1x 120mm filtered in front, 1x 92mm in rear, 1x 120mm in side panel) with one fan included (1x 120mm in front)
- Three easily removable HDD-tray which mounts the HDD’s vertically with anti vibration silicone grommets with support for 2.5” or 3.5” drives
- Support for graphic cards with lengths up to 350mm
- Easily removable front panel with clip on fan slots
Specifications
- 2x 3,5 inch HDD trays or 3x 2,5” SSD – You can mount 1x 3,5” HDD tray and 1x 2,5” SSD at the same time
- 2x 5,25 inch bays, with 1x 5,25>3,5 inch converter included
- 2x USB 2.0 and Audio I/O – mounted on side of front panel
- No PSU included
- M/B compatibility: Mini ITX and Micro ATX
- 4 expansion slots with sleek white painted brackets
- Supports graphic card lengths up to 210mm when using both HDD slots in the removable HDD tray
- Supports graphic card lengths up to 350mm when using only the top HDD slot in the removable HDD tray
- Supports CPU coolers with height of 135mm
- Case size (WxHxD): 175x355x420mm with front and top bezel in place
- Net weight: 4,1kg
MSRP for this case is €34.90 / $39.90
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