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March 2020
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The editors liked
Sleek and elegant styling
Multiple layout options
Vented top panel included
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C
Stylish good looks
Very neat design and build quality
Era offers an impressive array of internal configurations
Fully filtered air flow
USB 3.1 Gen 2 TypeC port on front I/O panel
The editors didn't like
Expensive for an Mini-ITX case
Loud under load
Poor airflow in stock configuration
Bottom fan mounts block GPU
Cable management lacking
Several trade-offs and compromises
Power supply passthrough cable is tricky to route
Mesh top panel in our sample did not sit flat
Anodised Cobalt finish on aluminium panels needs some work
Sleek and elegant styling, Multiple layout options, Vented top panel included, USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C,
Expensive for an Mini-ITX case, Loud under load, Poor airflow in stock configuration, Bottom fan mounts block GPU, Cable management lacking, Several trade-offs and compromises
If stunning looks and minimal desktop real estate are high on your list of priorities and you aren't bothered by the $160 price, Fractal's Mini-ITX Era is worth considering. Just choose your parts carefully...
Published: 2020-03-18, Author: Peter , review by: eteknix.com
It's a pretty capable mini-ITX case. The fact you have room for a good size GPU, some fantastic cooling expansion options, and even a larger PSU if you so desire is impressive. It's a little quirky, and it's a little expensive, but it's certainly a bit di...
Published: 2020-03-18, Author: Leo , review by: kitguru.net
Stylish good looks, Very neat design and build quality, Era offers an impressive array of internal configurations, Fully filtered air flow, USB 3.1 Gen 2 TypeC port on front I/O panel
Power supply passthrough cable is tricky to route, Mesh top panel in our sample did not sit flat, Anodised Cobalt finish on aluminium panels needs some work
We are very pleased that Fractal Design has worked on the looks of Era as that hasn't always been a strong area for the company. While we admire the looks of this ITX case, we are more impressed by the design and the way you can configure it for air or li...
Sleek and Elegant Design, Aluminum panels, Can support both SFX / ATX power supplies, Easy installation, Availability of colors / top panels, Mesh top panel included, Can support up to 240 mm AiO units
Thermals with air-cooling are not the best, Wider graphics cards may not fit, Hard to really organize cables, If you install a graphics card the bottom fan spots cannot be used
This case review is a little more difficult for me as there was a lot I really liked about the Era ITX, but there were also things I did not like. Lets talk about the good first. Looking at this case it really is something to see, the design is elegant bu...
Published: 2020-04-18, Author: Steven , review by: tomshardware.com
Sleek and elegant styling, Multiple layout options, Vented top panel included, USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C,
Expensive for an Mini-ITX case, Loud under load, Poor airflow in stock configuration, Bottom fan mounts block GPU, Cable management lacking, Several trade-offs and compromises
If stunning looks and minimal desktop real estate are high on your list of priorities and you aren't bothered by the $160 price, Fractal's Mini-ITX Era is worth considering. Just choose your parts carefully...
Super-stylish design, Two choices with wooden top panel, Five colors to pick from, Elaborate aluminium external housing, Very easy assembly process, Good thermal performance with liquid cooling, Dust filters on the inside of the side panels, Very nicely e
Aftermarket coolers may mean you have to remove rear 80 mm fan, Thermal performance when using air cooling on the hot and loud side, IO and case cables too long, On the higher end of the ITX chassis price spectrum
The Fractal Design Era ITX has an MSRP of US$160 excl. taxes. Super-stylish design Two choices with wooden top panel Five colors to pick from Elaborate aluminium external housing Very easy assembly process Good thermal performance with liquid cooling Dus...
Not another bland cube, Terrific attention to detail, Under 20 liters (16L to be specific), Support for a 91mm tall HSF or even the 82mm tall Deepcool Captain 240 Pro v2 AIO, Slick all-aluminum housing, Tool-less side panels that are easy to remove but no
Supporting ATX PSUs is the only reason I can see for the case being this tall
When the ERA arrived, I was incredibly excited to see a mass market ITX case that could rival the boutique cases that our niche community has enjoyed for so many years. Mass manufactured at a premium price of $159.99, the ERA will undoubtedly redefine Fra...
Published: 2020-03-18, Author: Home , review by: lanoc.org
I've been excited for a while with my theory that Fractal Design might be bringing out more ITX cases. Specifically, ITX cases that would use an SFX PSU like they introduced and the Era ITX is exactly that. But does it live up to the hype? Well first...
Published: 2020-03-18, Author: Mark , review by: overclock3d.net
The ITX form factor is all about compromises. I think all PC enthusiasts can agree that it's incredible what kind of hardware can be fitted into this compact form factor, but that doesn't happen without compromises. If there is one word that can describe...
So if you are in the market for a classy compact chassis to house your Mini ITX motherboard that has flexibility, features and great looks then yeah, the Fractal Design ERA series sure does offer a lot of fun. We made some remarks though, as I likely we w...
