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Fractal Design Era 2 ITX (Charcoal Grey) Compact Case w/ Walnut Top, Mini ITX, Requires SFX/SFX-L PSU, 2 Fans, 3-Slot GPU & 280mm Radiator Support, USB-C

Stock Code: NEX-SPR-CAI-FRERA2-C

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£175.74

£210.89 inc VAT

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Product info

Era 2 is an evolution of our iconic small form factor case — melding design innovation with engineering prowess.

In Era 2, the original Era case has been refined and enhanced, furthering its distinctive architectural design and improving its cooling capability for a smoother gaming experience. With water cooling compatibility and ventilation on five sides, including a sleek, magnet-fastened panel in solid walnut, Era 2 is a small form factor case optimized for gaming. Its elegantly sculpted outer body is crafted with anodized aluminum and slides off in one piece to reveal an intuitive, well-constructed interior with space for a powerful GPU.

Sleek, sculpted design with an anodized aluminum exterior and solid walnut top panel.
Compatible with graphics cards up to 3 slots with 326 mm in length and 63 mm in thickness.
Optimized for AIO watercoolers with support for radiators up to 280 mm.
Includes two Aspect 12 PWM fans and features ample ventilation for airflow performance.
Tool-free access with an exterior shell which slides off and a push-to-release top bracket.
Offers 15 mm of internal build flexibility provided by a stepless, slidable central wall.
Includes a pre-installed PCIe 4.0 riser cable and dedicated mounts for up to four 2.5” drives.
Easy-access front I/O panel with two USB ports, including one USB Type-C 20Gbps.

Iconic design

Enjoy a sleek, sculpted aesthetic complete with an anodized aluminum exterior and an FSC-certified walnut top panel.

Streamlined gaming

Install a graphics card up to 326 mm in length and pair it with a radiator up to 280 mm for powerful SFF gaming.

Ventilated performance

Features ample ventilation engineered to direct airflow through the case and includes two Aspect 12 PWM fans.

Smooth access

Enjoy tool-free access with a magnetic top panel, an exterior which slides off and a push-to-release top bracket.

Flexible interior

Adapt your build towards CPU cooling space or graphics card width with a slidable central wall offering 15 mm of flexibility.

Ready to connect

Includes a PCIe 4.0 riser cable pre-installed in the case and features dedicated mounts for up to four 2.5″ drives.

Product specifications

Product Group	Computer Cases
Manufacturer	FRACTAL
Product Code	NEX-SPR-CAI-FRERA2-C
Product Name	Fractal Design Era 2 ITX (Charcoal Grey) Compact Case w/ Walnut Top, Mini ITX, Requires SFX/SFX-L PSU, 2 Fans, 3-Slot GPU & 280mm Radiator Support, USB-C
Warranty	2 Years
.	Radiator Options: Top: Up to 315 x 140 mm with total thickness < 52 mm Up to 300 x 140 mm with total thickness < 58 mm
#Hide#Small Form Factor	Yes (SFF)
Power Supply Wattage	No PSU
Motherboard Support	Mini ITX
#Hide#Window(s)	No
Connectors / Controls	1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C 2 x USB 3.0 Audio
Drive Bays	2.5" Drive Mounts: 4 included 4 total (2 on MB Wall)
Form Factor	Mini ITX
Cooling System	Included 2 x 120 mm Aspect PWM fans Fan Mounts Top: 2 x 120 / 2 x 140 mm Bottom: 2 x 120 mm
Colour	Grey
Material	Aluminium Panels Walnut Top Panel
Compatibility	GPU: Max Length: 326 mm Max Height: 137 mm Max Thickness: 48- 63 mm (depending on mb wall pos.) CPU Cooler Max Height: 55 - 70 mm (depending on mb wall pos.) PSU: SFX / SFX-L
Weight/Dimensions	4, 64 kg (L x W x H) 366 x 165 x 314 mm w/o feet/protrusions/screws: 365 x 165 x 314 mm
Additional Features	See Overview
Accessories	16 x SSD Screw 4 x PSU Screw 8 x Motherboard Screw 4 x Zip Tie Quick Start Note Includes a PCIe 4.0 riser cable pre-installed
Package Weight	4.8500 kg
Expansion Slots	3 Expansion slots

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