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Black micro-ATX mini tower with brushed front panel, two 5.25 inch bays, front USB three point zero and audio ports

Fractal Design

Fractal Design Core 1100 FD-CA-CORE-1100-BL PC case

SKU CH-0VES-K5DTZ MPN FD-CA-CORE-1100-BL

A compact micro-ATX tower with a pre-installed 120mm fan, front USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports, two 5.25-inch bays and flexible 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch drive mounting supporting graphics cards up to 350 mm

  • TypeMicro ATX Mid Tower
  • ColorBlack
  • With Power SupplyNo
  • Power SupplyATX
  • Power Supply MountedTop
  • Motherboard CompatibilityMicro ATX / Mini ITX

Options Core 1100

  • Compact micro-ATX tower fits tight desk spaces
  • Front USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and audio for quick peripheral access
  • Pre-installed 120 mm fan at 1200 RPM delivers immediate airflow
  • Vertical drive bracket holds two 3.5" or three 2.5" drives
  • Supports graphics cards up to 350 mm and CPU coolers up to 148 mm

Compact Micro ATX Build

The Core 1100 is a Micro ATX mid tower suited for small-form-factor systems that still need internal expansion. It accepts Micro ATX and Mini ITX motherboards and ships in black with a fully painted interior. No power supply is included, so the builder provides their own ATX unit mounted at the top.

Front Panel Limits

The front I/O supplies one USB 3.0 port, one USB 2.0 port and two audio jacks for daily peripherals. Two external 5.25-inch bays remain available for optical drives or front-panel accessories. A single 120-millimetre fan comes pre-installed at the front running at 1200 RPM, while side and rear mounts accept one 120-millimetre and one 92-millimetre fan respectively if extra airflow is desired.

Storage And Clearance Headroom

The vertical drive bracket handles two 3.5-inch hard drives, three 2.5-inch drives, or one of each size with silicone grommets to reduce vibration. Graphics cards up to 350 millimetres long fit comfortably, while CPU coolers are limited to 148 millimetres in height. The power supply cavity accepts units up to 185 millimetres deep when a typical optical drive is installed.

Highlights

  • Compact micro-ATX tower fits tight desk spaces
  • Front USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and audio for quick peripheral access
  • Pre-installed 120 mm fan at 1200 RPM delivers immediate airflow
  • Vertical drive bracket holds two 3.5" or three 2.5" drives
  • Supports graphics cards up to 350 mm and CPU coolers up to 148 mm

Specifications

BrandFractal Design
SeriesCore 1100
ModelFD-CA-CORE-1100-BL
TypeMicro ATX Mid Tower
ColorBlack
With Power SupplyNo
Power SupplyATX
Power Supply MountedTop
Motherboard CompatibilityMicro ATX / Mini ITX
Side Panelwithout Side Window
External 5.25" Drive Bays2
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays2 x 3.5" HDD or 3 x 2.5" HDD/SSD or 1 x 2.5" HDD/SSD or 1 x 3.5" HDD
Expansion Slots4
Front Ports1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0, 2 x Audio
Fan OptionsFront: 1 x 120mm fans (included is 1 Fractal Design silent 120mm fan, 1200 RPM speed)
Side: 1 x 120mm fan (not included)
Rear: 1 x 92mm fan (not included)
Pre-installed FansFront - 1 x 120mm
Max GPU Length350 mm
Max CPU Cooler Height148 mm
Max PSU Length185 mm (with typical-length optical drive)
Dimensions16.14" x 6.89" x 14.49"
Weight8.38 lbs.
FeaturesAn extremely compact micro ATX case, designed for exceptional airflow and cooling
Brushed aluminum-look front panel with a sleek, three-dimensional textured finish
One Fractal Design 120mm fan included
Easy access I/O on front panel, with audio and both USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports
Front panel dust filters and closed top and bottom panels help maintaining a dust free interior
Innovative vertical HDD bracket, which can hold two 3.5" drives or three 2.5" drives, or one drive of each size
Vibration-dampened mounting for both 3.5" drive slots
Fully painted interior, with Fractal Design sign
Shipping weight4.54 kg
Package size470 × 419 × 234 mm

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Questions about this item

Should I pick this case for a micro-ATX board or a mini-ITX build?

The chassis supports both micro-ATX and mini-ITX motherboards, so either form factor will fit.

What does the 350 mm GPU length limit mean for my graphics card choice?

Any card up to 350 mm long will install without hitting the drive cage or front panel.

How does the single USB 3.0 front port perform in daily use?

It delivers up to 5 Gb/s transfer speed, limited by the motherboard header you connect it to.

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