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Black steel Micro ATX mid-tower case with mesh front panel and two 5.25 inch drive bays

Fractal Design

Fractal Design Core 1000 FD-CA-CORE-1000-USB3 Micro ATX PC case

SKU CH-REH9-YW1TD MPN FD-CA-CORE-1000-USB3

A compact Micro ATX tower with two 5.25 inch bays, front USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports, a pre-installed 120 mm fan and room for graphics cards up to 350 mm

  • TypeMicro ATX Mid Tower
  • ColorBlack
  • Case MaterialSteel
  • With Power SupplyNo
  • Power Supply MountedTop
  • Motherboard CompatibilityMini iTX and Micro ATX

Options Core 1000

  • Front USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 give fast peripheral access
  • Pre-installed 120 mm front fan plus 92 mm rear mount deliver strong airflow
  • Vertical drive bracket fits graphics cards up to 350 mm
  • Removable front dust filter keeps the interior clean
  • Anti-vibration silicone grommets on drive mounts reduce noise

Steel MicroATX Mid Tower

The Fractal Design Core 1000 is a steel microATX mid tower built for compact desktop builds. It accepts Mini-ITX and Micro-ATX motherboards and comes without a power supply. The case targets users who want a tidy, quiet chassis with room for long graphics cards and multiple drive configurations. A pre-installed front 120mm fan provides baseline airflow out of the box.

350 mm maximum GPU length

The single specification that determines fit is the 350 mm maximum graphics card length. An innovative vertical drive bracket clears space behind the motherboard tray to allow full-length cards in a compact footprint. If your GPU exceeds this length, the case will not accommodate it. The bracket also supports combinations of 2.5" and 3.5" drives mounted with anti-vibration grommets.

Thermals, noise and power draw

A Silent Series R2 120mm fan is pre-installed at the front behind a mesh panel, with mounts available for a 92mm rear fan and a 120mm side fan. A side air duct and removable front dust filter help maintain clean airflow paths. The CPU cooler clearance is 148 mm and the power supply bay accepts units up to 185 mm deep when an optical drive is fitted.

Highlights

  • Front USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 give fast peripheral access
  • Pre-installed 120 mm front fan plus 92 mm rear mount deliver strong airflow
  • Vertical drive bracket fits graphics cards up to 350 mm
  • Removable front dust filter keeps the interior clean
  • Anti-vibration silicone grommets on drive mounts reduce noise

Specifications

BrandFractal Design
SeriesCore 1000
ModelFD-CA-CORE-1000-USB3-BL
TypeMicro ATX Mid Tower
ColorBlack
Case MaterialSteel
With Power SupplyNo
Power Supply MountedTop
Motherboard CompatibilityMini iTX and Micro ATX
Side Panelwithout Side Window
External 5.25" Drive Bays2
External 3.5" Drive Bays1
Expansion Slots4
Front Ports1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0, 2 x Audio
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
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.
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 s
Shipping weight4.94 kg
Package size483 × 429 × 239 mm

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