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Fractal Design Mood

Mini-ITX · Black · USB-C

Quality
69
Quality / price
38
Max GPU
325 mm
Amazon
$165
Fractal Design Mood
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$165
Available on Amazon Updated Aug 30, 2026
Overall quality69.0
Quality / price37.6
Cooling support13
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Written analysis

Fractal Design Mood at a glance

The Fractal Design Mood is a Mini-Tower chassis with a mesh side panel profile. Supported boards: Mini-ITX. Primary materials are listed as steel, aluminium.

Overall quality is 69.0, summing compatibility, cooling, storage, build quality, and connectivity. Max GPU length is 325 mm. Max CPU cooler height is 113 mm. Largest radiator support is listed at 280 mm.

Best fit: Airflow-focused builds where intake mesh and thermals matter more than a solid or glass aesthetic.

Cooling and front I/O

Front ports: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20 Gbps), 2x USB 3.0 Type-A (5 Gbps), 1x Combo jack – Audio/Microphone Power button. USB-C is present on the front I/O. Dust filters: Rear magnetic filter mesh included.

Current value

At $165, quality / price is 37.6. Compare nearby cases of the same form factor below; clearance and panel type can outweigh a small quality gap.

Chassis data

Full specifications

Construction, clearances, cooling, storage, front I/O, and quality metrics in one technical sheet.

General

Manufacturer
Fractal Design
Case
Fractal Design Mood
Form factor
Mini-Tower
Side panel
Mesh
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$165
Amazon availability
Available
Price updated
Aug 30, 2026

Construction

Material
steel, aluminium
Color
Black
Side panel detail
mesh
Dimensions
212 x 212 x 453 mm
Weight
4.60 kg
PSU shroud
No
RGB lighting
No

Quality & value

Overall quality
69.0
Compatibility
10
Cooling support
13
Storage score
11
Build quality
20
Connectivity
15
Quality / price
37.6

Compatibility / clearances

Motherboard sizes
Mini-ITX
Max GPU length
325 mm
Max cooler height
113 mm
Max PSU length
130 mm
PSU form factor
SFX
PSU included
No

Cooling

Max radiator
280 mm
Fan support
Front fan 2x 120/140 mm Top fan 1x 180 mm (included) Rear fan None Bottom fan None
Radiator support
Front radiator Up to 280 mm Top radiator None Rear radiator None Bottom radiator None
Pre-installed fans
Not specified
Dust filters
Rear magnetic filter mesh included

Storage & I/O

Drive bays
3.5" drive mounts 1x 3.5” included Dedicated 2.5" drive mounts 2x included, 2x positions total
Expansion slots
2
Front ports
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20 Gbps), 2x USB 3.0 Type-A (5 Gbps), 1x Combo jack – Audio/Microphone Power button
USB-C
Listed

Additional information

Also listed as
Mood

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Amazon listing details

Marketplace feature text kept for reference. Structured specifications above are the source for scores and comparisons.

Discrete design with fabric enclosure that slides off for full access

Supports GPUs up to 325 mm in length and includes a PCIe 4.0 riser

Supports CPU air coolers up to 114 mm in height

Compatible with radiators up to 280 mm for ambitious cooling builds

Large 180 mm fan included to support effective air cooling

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