Fractal Design Core 1000 Black Micro ATX Mini Tower Computer Case

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Reviews(421)

4.1
TOP FAVORABLE REVIEW
Fractal

Price. Hands down the best cheap case there is. Clean lines, nice features and buttons, USB 3.0. Well constructed small form painted inside and out. A mod builders delight.

Its less than 7" wide so no behind the board cable management.

You have to be a good builder to love this case. Its not easy to put everything in it and have it look good. But do it right and you will be the envy of the lan party. Its so small it cute.

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TOP CRITICAL REVIEW
Nice looking budget case with some design flaws

The finished product is nice. Clean lines with the brushed aluminum look of the front bezel make this case look like it would cost more than it does. The stock fan is quiet, and with the addition of a Silenex 92 mm exaust fan, the computer runs quiet and cool. The case feels light but sturdy when assembled.

The hard drive mount is the worst design I've ever come accross, and I've used a lot of cases in varing price ranges from a lot of different manufactures. I also had a hard time fitting an ASRock H170M Pro4 micro-atx motherboard in it because of the optical drive bay. Cable management is nonexistant in this case. Excess cables can be bundled and hidden behind the hard drive bracket however.

I will not use this case again, but I might give some of their higher priced offerings a chance in the future.

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Warranty

Limited Warranty period(parts): 2 years

Limited Warranty period(labor): 2 years

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Features & Details

  • Steel MicroATX Mid Tower
  • 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0 and Audio I/O Front Ports
  • Side Air vent
  • Removable Dust Filter

Specifications

Model
BrandFractal Design
SeriesCore 1000
ModelFD-CA-CORE-1000-USB3-BL
Details
TypeMicro ATX Mid Tower
ColorBlack
Case MaterialSteel
With Power SupplyNo
Power Supply MountedTop
Motherboard CompatibilityMini iTX and Micro ATX
Side Panelwithout Side Window
Expansion
External 5.25" Drive Bays2
External 3.5" Drive Bays1
Expansion Slots4
Front Panel Ports
Front Ports1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0, 2 x Audio
Cooling System
Fan OptionsFront: 1 x 120mm fan (pre-installed) Rear: 1 x 92mm fan Side: 1 x 120mm fan
Pre-installed FansFront - 1 x 120mm
Side Air ductYes
Dimensions & Weight
Max GPU Length350 mm
Max CPU Cooler Height148 mm
Max PSU Length185 mm (with optical drive)
Dimensions16.54" x 6.89" x 14.37"
Weight9.04 lbs.
Additional Info
FeaturesSimple yet elegant mesh front panel allowing for increased airflow through the case Optimized for performance in a compact, micro-ATX form factor with multiple cooling options NEW: 1 x USB 3.0 with internal connector, 1 x USB 2.0 One Silent Series R2 fan included: 1 x 120mm in front A total of 3 fan slots (1 x 120mm in front, 1 x 92mm in rear, 1 x 120mm in side panel) Innovative HDD positioning with mounts the HDD or SSDs vertically on the mounting bracket with anti-vibration silicone grommets Supports long graphics cards up to 350mm in length Supports various combinations of drive sets ups: 3 x 2.5" SSD, 2 x 3.5" HDD or 1 x 2.5" SSD + 1 x 3.5" HDD Dust filter for front fan position
Additional Information
First Listed on NeweggApril 26, 2013
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