Fractal Design Era 2
Fractal Design Era 2 Review & Specifications
The Fractal Design Era 2, manufactured by Fractal Design, is a very high-quality PC case designed for Mini-Tower builds. It is constructed from premium-grade steel, aluminium and weighs approximately 4.64 kg. Its aesthetic is characterized by a optional finish and features a mesh side panel, which adds both style and functionality.
The Fractal Design Era 2 supports only Mini-ITX motherboards, making it specifically intended for Small Form Factor (SFF) builds. While challenging due to limited internal space, SFF builds appeal to enthusiasts who enjoy compact systems. Power supply compatibility includes SFX units with a maximum supported length of 130 mm. The overall case dimensions are 366 x 165 x 314 mm, offering insight into its spatial footprint.
This case supports medium to large graphics cards up to 326 mm in length, along with CPU air coolers up to 70 mm in height.
This case features moderate cooling support, including several fan mounts and radiator support up to 280 mm. It's well-suited for mainstream gaming and productivity builds where cooling is important but not extreme. For additional details and specific specifications, refer to the section below.
PC Case Information
Manufacturer: Fractal Design
PC Case Name: Fractal Design Era 2
Current Price Amazon: $199
Amazon Price Updated: 1 day, 1 hour ago.
PC Case Available: True
Form Factor: Mini-Tower
Material / Weight: steel, aluminium / 4.64 kg
Color / Side Panel: optional / mesh
Motherboard Support: Mini-ITX
GPU Length / CPU Cooler Height: 326 mm / 70 mm
PSU Form Factor / Maximum Length: SFX / 130 mm
PC Case Dimensions: 366 x 165 x 314 mm
Quality & Features (max 100pts)
Compatibility: 8 pts.
Cooling Support: 10 pts.
Build Quality: 20 pts.
Connectivity: 15 pts.
Storage Support: 9 pts.
Total Points: 62 pts.
Calculated Performance
Performance & Features per Price: 37.4 %
Fractal Design Era 2 Compared to PC Cases with the Same Form Factor and Similar Performance and Features
PC Case Quality & Features per Price Table
| PC_Case (Desc) | Price (Desc) | Quality/Features (Desc) | Q&F/Price (Desc) |
|---|---|---|---|
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$149
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0.0%
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67.0 pts
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54.0 pts
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$179
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0.0%
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62.0 pts
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41.6 pts
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$199
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0.0%
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62.0 pts
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37.4 pts
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$97
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↑
1.0%
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60.0 pts
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74.2 pts
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$129
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↓
-6.5%
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56.0 pts
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52.1 pts
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$139
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0.0%
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54.0 pts
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46.6 pts
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$129
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0.0%
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53.0 pts
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49.3 pts
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$179
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0.0%
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52.0 pts
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34.9 pts
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$73
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↓
-11.0%
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47.0 pts
|
77.3 pts
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PC Case Specification Table
| PC_Case (Desc) | Form Factor | Color / Side Panel | GPU Length | CPU Cooler Height | PSU Length / Form Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini-Tower | black/white / mesh | 325 mm | 113 mm | 130 mm / SFX | |
| Mini-Tower | black/white / Mesh | 365 mm | 165 mm | 130 mm / SFX | |
| Mini-Tower | optional / mesh | 326 mm | 70 mm | 130 mm / SFX | |
| Mini-Tower | black/white / tempered glass | 331 mm | 167 mm | 165 mm / ATX, SFX | |
| Mini-Tower | black / tempered glass | 230 mm | 135 mm | 160 mm / SFX | |
| Mini-Tower | optional / mesh | 337 mm | 48 mm | 100 mm / SFX | |
| Mini-Tower | black / mesh | 335 mm | 70 mm | None mm / SFX | |
| Mini-Tower | black / steel | 322 mm | 77 mm | 130 mm / SFX | |
| Mini-Tower | optional / steel | 330 mm | 155 mm | 135 mm / SFX |
Additional PC Case Information
Fan Support:
Bottom fan 2 x 120 mm
Radiator Support:
Up to 300 x 140 mm with total thickness ≤ 58 mm
HDD / SSD Support:
Dedicated 2.5" drive mounts 4 total, 4 included (2 on motherboard wall)
Front Ports:
Dust Filters:
Additional Information: