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Midnight Blue Mini-ITX case with anodized aluminum panels and walnut top

Fractal Design

Fractal Design Era 2 FD-C-ERA2N-03 Midnight Blue Mini-ITX PC case

SKU CH-JAZQ-8WE3E MPN FD-C-ERA2N-03

Midnight Blue Mini-ITX case with anodized aluminum panels, solid walnut top, 326 mm GPU clearance, 280 mm radiator support, and two pre-installed 120 mm PWM fans

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

Options Midnight Blue

  • Tool-free access via a sliding exterior shell
  • Stepless central wall slides 15 mm for flexible layouts
  • Top radiator support up to 280 mm for liquid cooling
  • Two pre-installed Aspect 12 PWM fans deliver airflow
  • Front USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C for fast peripherals

Compact Mini-ITX enclosure

The Era 2 Midnight Blue is a Mini-ITX tower built from anodized aluminum panels and a steel frame with a solid walnut top panel. It targets builders who want a small-footprint system without sacrificing graphics-card clearance or liquid-cooling options. The exterior shell slides off without tools for quick internal access.

Build quality and daily connections

A stepless, slidable central wall provides 15 mm of adjustment between the motherboard chamber and the graphics-card zone, shifting the CPU cooler limit between 55 and 70 mm. Four 2.5-inch drive bays are included. The front I/O cluster offers one USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port, two USB 3.0 ports and a combo audio jack. Two Aspect 12 PWM fans are pre-installed at the bottom behind a dust filter.

Cooling and expansion limits

The top panel accepts radiators up to 280 mm within a 140 by 307 mm envelope and supports two 120 or 140 mm fans. Graphics cards up to 326 mm long and three slots thick fit behind the central wall. The SFX or SFX-L power supply mounts at the front. Three expansion slots are available for add-in cards.

Highlights

  • Tool-free access via a sliding exterior shell
  • Stepless central wall slides 15 mm for flexible layouts
  • Top radiator support up to 280 mm for liquid cooling
  • Two pre-installed Aspect 12 PWM fans deliver airflow
  • Front USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C for fast peripherals

Specifications

BrandFractal Design
SeriesEra 2
ModelFD-C-ERA2N-03
TypeMini-ITX Tower
ColorMidnight Blue
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

What does the front USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port actually cap at in real use?

The port runs at the 3.2 Gen 2x2 signalling rate; sustained throughput depends on the motherboard header and cable quality, so it will not exceed what the board and device negotiate.

How much clearance does the slidable central wall give for a 326 mm GPU and 280 mm top radiator together?

The wall slides 15 mm; moving it forward adds GPU length room while moving it back adds radiator thickness room, but the 326 mm GPU limit and 280 mm radiator limit remain the hard maximums.

Which step do builders skip when fitting the pre-installed PCIe 4.0 riser cable?

Many forget to seat the riser firmly into the motherboard slot before sliding the exterior shell back on, leaving the connection loose and causing no-post symptoms.

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