Fractal Design Era 2 ITX PC Case in Charcoal - Sleek Anodized Aluminum, Solid Walnut Top, Supports 3-Slot GPUs, PCIe 4.0 Riser Cable included

I can’t fault the case. It’s really well built and small but not small enough that it becomes problematic to build in. The quality of the metal feels very premium and the wood panel looks great. Temperatures are very good too. I use a 240mm AIO and combined with two fans at the bottom, it’s cool (between 60-70c when gaming) and also quiet too. I’d 100% recommend this case

The Fractal Era 2 - Honestly, it’s a piece of art. Looks stunning, sleek, clean, just oozes quality. But it’s not just for show the layout is smart, airflow’s solid, and it fits serious gear. Building in it was smooth, like someone actually cared about the details. It’s rare something looks this good and works this well.

Quality build, looks great. Itx so space is a premium so pick you components carefully.

This is a great value itx case at the time of writing, available at about £75. The materials are top quality, it comes with two bottom mounted fractal fans set to in take to add to the value, and the design makes putting your build together really fun. Make sure you have a GPU that is suited to sff. You can squeeze a fairly big GPU in... But generally not flagships. But as of Feb 2026 I would recommend a 9070XT Reaper from Powercolor or a 9080XT Gigabyte OC. Both suited to sff without compromise on performance. As you can't see the going in most itx builds... Aesthetics don't matter. If you are paying the Nvidia premium... Well I can't help you there. It is an adjustable "sandwich" style case the GPU on one half and CPU and SFX power supply in the other.... Now the original intention was too allow a top fitted 240 mm aio cooling in this case which would mean you could use any processor you want. I tried this and it was ok, but it was crowded. Not a problem... all fine even routing the aio pipes was awkward(ish). But then switched to a build with a full copper low profile air cooler and this ran better for me with a 7800X3D. I replaced the aio with top mounted fans extracting al low rpm and this gave a much quieter build under full load. Case footprint is small and unobtrusive on my daughter's small bedroom desk and she can play whatever she wants at ultra without feeling she lives near Heathrow airport.. which she doesn't. I wouldn't invest the original RSP of near £200, but at £75 I would go so far as to say you can't afford not to buy it if itx I'd your thing and the shiny aluminium frame in white/silver, blue or grey/black appeals to you.

I build a fair amount of PCs This is the best small form factor I have used. Great airflow. Great accessibility. Great design, carbon black with wood top panel. Running an 9600x with 240mm AIO and a 9070 XT (Reaper)... And it does not throttle or get hot at all.

One of the easiest to put toghether ITX cases, Fractal Design usual attention to the detail makes it a great SFF case for the masses. It's very sturdy and densely packed but with enough space for a great airflow with my RTX 4090 and 9800X3D. Cable managment is good and with some creativity you can really make it nice and clutter free. Once assembled PC is not noisy and fits great in my space.

Great case, quiet fans and able to comfortably fit a 240mm aio, bigger than most small form factor cases bit still alot smaller than a normal pc, great for people who want good cooling and a smaller pc

Think of this case as the "big brother" to the Fractal Design Terra, but with some significant upgrades that set it apart. While it maintains a similar compact, space-efficient layout, this version offers additional room at the top to accommodate a 280mm AIO cooler. This is a game-changer for anyone running high-TDP processors, where the Terra tends to struggle with cooling under heavy loads. The extra cooling potential ensures your system stays cool and quiet, even during intensive tasks like gaming or rendering. Aesthetically, it leans towards a more streamlined, modern design with clean lines and subtle features. The center spine is adjustable, providing more flexibility for internal component placement—a thoughtful touch for users who want to fine-tune their build. The wood accent adds a simple yet elegant touch, giving the case a unique blend of natural and contemporary vibes that will look fantastic in any setup. Overall, this case strikes a perfect balance between form and function, making it ideal for those who want powerful cooling options without compromising on style.

Plenty of tie down points. Center spine is adjustable. Simple wood accent. Fantastic colors. Fits most parts(see pcpartpicker to check if yours will fit). I can say with confidence this is the best PC case I have ever owned. looks good, has good cooling, just enough room for cable management, font panel IO on the bottom. I only see two things that could have been improved upon. Some how making the bottom rear of the outer shell release as to not have to remove all the cables from your case when opening it up and to maybe have either a better PSU placement or a better PSU power cable extension (better conductors so it heats up less and thinner) so it gets in the way less. These are both minor, extremely minor critiques. I love the case and hope it serves me well for years to come My parts list: CPU AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core $299.00 CPU Cooler ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 240 56.3 CFM Liquid $76.98 Motherboard Gigabyte B650I AORUS ULTRA Mini ITX AM5 $209.99 Memory G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL32 $105.99 Storage Samsung 990 Pro 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME $326.00 Video Card EVGA FTW3 ULTRA GAMING GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 8 GB $800 Case Fractal Design Era 2 Mini ITX Tower $199.99 Power Supply Corsair SF850 (2024) 850 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular SFX $199.99 Case Fanx4 Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap 60.09 CFM 120 mm $34.95x4

Diseño estético muy bueno

Schönes, kompaktes Gehäuse. Enthält ein Riser-Kabel um die Grafikkarte stehend im Gehäuse einzubauen. Insgesamt ein sehr hochwertiges, durchdachtes Gehäuse.

Me encanta este case, elegante sencillo buen flujo de aire (nada más metan enfriamiento líquidos) Mis specs 9700x 5080fe Aorus x870i ice Corsair SF850 Be quiet loop 3 240 Pongo el control de PC para que se den una referencia del tamaño

Tellement classe!! Enfin un boîtier digne d’être mis dans un salon. Aucun souci d’assemblage. Zéro RGB minimaliste au maximum.