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Charcoal-gray anodized aluminum Mini-ITX case with solid walnut top panel, sliding shell design

Fractal Design

Fractal Design Era 2 FD-C-ERA2N-02 Mini-ITX PC Case

SKU CH-6NZ1-KJ09J MPN FD-C-ERA2N-02

Mini-ITX chassis with anodized aluminium panels, walnut top, sliding central wall and 326 mm GPU clearance

  • TypeMini-ITX Tower
  • ColorCharcoal Gray
  • Case MaterialAluminum panels, steel frame
  • With Power SupplyNo
  • Power SupplySupports SFX / SFX-L
  • Power Supply MountedFront

Options Charcoal Gray

  • Anodized aluminum and solid walnut create a sleek, sculpted exterior
  • Sliding outer shell removes without tools for quick internal access
  • Stepless central wall slides 15 mm to tune CPU cooler clearance 55 to 70 mm
  • Top mounts accept radiators up to 280 mm for liquid cooling
  • Two pre-installed Aspect 12 PWM fans deliver immediate bottom intake airflow

Compact Mini-ITX chassis with walnut accent

The Era 2 is a Mini-ITX tower built from anodized aluminium panels on a steel frame. It targets builders who want a small-footprint system with a distinctive solid walnut top panel. The exterior shell slides off without tools for quick internal access. It is not suited for users who need a side window or integrated lighting.

Storage capacity and GPU headroom

Four 2.5-inch drive bays are included for solid-state storage. The slidable central wall provides 15 millimetres of adjustment, moving the CPU cooler limit between 55 and 70 millimetres while affecting graphics card space. Cards up to 326 millimetres long and three slots thick are supported. Builders needing more than four drives or longer cards cannot be accommodated.

Cooling interface limits

Two 120-millimetre Aspect PWM fans come pre-installed at the bottom. The top mounts accept two 120 or 140-millimetre fans or a radiator up to 280 millimetres with a 140 by 307 millimetre footprint. The front-mounted SFX or SFX-L power supply location influences cable routing. Systems requiring bottom radiator mounting or larger liquid-cooling loops fall outside the design envelope.

Highlights

  • Anodized aluminum and solid walnut create a sleek, sculpted exterior
  • Sliding outer shell removes without tools for quick internal access
  • Stepless central wall slides 15 mm to tune CPU cooler clearance 55 to 70 mm
  • Top mounts accept radiators up to 280 mm for liquid cooling
  • Two pre-installed Aspect 12 PWM fans deliver immediate bottom intake airflow

Specifications

BrandFractal Design
SeriesEra 2
ModelFD-C-ERA2N-02
TypeMini-ITX Tower
ColorCharcoal Gray
Case MaterialAluminum panels, steel frame
With Power SupplyNo
Power SupplySupports SFX / SFX-L
Power Supply MountedFront
Motherboard CompatibilityMini ITX
Side Panelwithout Side Window
LEDNon-LED
Dust FiltersBottom intake
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays4 (included)
Expansion Slots3
Front Ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x Audio
Fan OptionsTotal fan mounts: 4
Top: 2 x 120/140 mm
Bottom: 2 x 120 mm (2 x Aspect 12 PWM fans included)
Pre-installed FansBottom - 2 x 120mm
Radiator OptionsTop: Up to 280 mm (140 x 307 mm max)
Max GPU Length326 mm
Max CPU Cooler Height55 - 70 mm (depending on MB wall position)
Dimensions14.41" x 6.5" x 12.36"
Weight4.64 kg / 10.23 lbs.
FeaturesSleek, 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 61 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
Package ContentCase
Accessory Box
Designers Letter
Quick Start Note
Shipping weight5.90 kg
Package size457 × 406 × 254 mm

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Questions about this item

Will my existing 3-slot graphics card up to 326 mm fit inside the Era 2 without modification?

Yes, the case supports GPUs up to 326 mm long and three expansion slots, so a 3-slot card of that length installs directly.

How can I verify the pre-installed Aspect 12 PWM fans and the PCIe 4.0 riser cable are functioning after I build?

Check that both bottom 120 mm fans spin and respond to PWM control in BIOS or fan software, and confirm the GPU is detected at Gen 4 speeds in GPU-Z or device manager.

Does the Era 2 include the four 2.5-inch drive bays and the two bottom 120 mm fans, or must I buy them separately?

Four 2.5-inch drive bays and two Aspect 12 PWM fans come pre-installed; you only need to add an SFX or SFX-L power supply, motherboard, CPU cooler, GPU, memory and storage.

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