Era 2 is an evolution of our iconic small form factor case — melding design innovation with engineering prowess.

In Era 2, the original Era case has been refined and enhanced, furthering its distinctive architectural design and improving its cooling capability for a smoother gaming experience. With water cooling compatibility and ventilation on five sides, including a sleek, magnet-fastened panel in solid walnut, Era 2 is a small form factor case optimized for gaming. Its elegantly sculpted outer body is crafted with anodized aluminum and slides off in one piece to reveal an intuitive, well-constructed interior with space for a powerful GPU.

Sleek, 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 63 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 four 2.5” drives.
Easy-access front I/O panel with two USB ports, including one USB Type-C 20Gbps.

Iconic design

Enjoy a sleek, sculpted aesthetic complete with an anodized aluminum exterior and an FSC-certified walnut top panel.

Streamlined gaming

Install a graphics card up to 326 mm in length and pair it with a radiator up to 280 mm for powerful SFF gaming.

Ventilated performance

Features ample ventilation engineered to direct airflow through the case and includes two Aspect 12 PWM fans.

Smooth access

Enjoy tool-free access with a magnetic top panel, an exterior which slides off and a push-to-release top bracket.

Flexible interior

Adapt your build towards CPU cooling space or graphics card width with a slidable central wall offering 15 mm of flexibility.

Ready to connect

Includes a PCIe 4.0 riser cable pre-installed in the case and features dedicated mounts for up to four 2.5″ drives.

Specifications

3.5"/2.5" drive mounts

0 total, 0 included
Dedicated 2.5" drive mounts

4 total, 4 included (2 on motherboard wall)
5.25” drive mounts

0 total, 0 included
Expansion slots

3
Motherboard compatibility

ITX
Power supply type

SFX / SFX-L
Front interface

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0, Audio
Total fan mounts

4 x 120 or 2 x 120 and 2 x 140 mm (2x120 mm Aspect PWM fans included)
Top fan

2 x 120 mm or 2 x 140
Bottom fan

2 x 120 mm
Dust filters

Bottom
Top radiator

Up to 315 x 140 mm with total thickness ≤ 52 mm
Up to 300 x 140 mm with total thickness ≤ 58 mm
GPU max length

326 mm
GPU max Height

137 mm
GPU max thickness

48-63 mm (depending on motherboard wall position)
CPU cooler max height

55-70 mm (depending on motherboard wall position)
Cable routing grommets

No
Fixed velcro straps

Yes (2 included)
Captive thumbscrews

PCI-e Blanks
Panels

Aluminum
SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce Cards

Yes

Other

Case dimensions (LxWxH)

366 x 165 x 314 mm
Case dimensions w/o feet/protrusions/screws

365 x 165 x 314 mm
Net weight

4,64 kg
Package dimensions (LxWxH)

455 x 250 x 408 mm
Gross weight

5.74 kg
Package contents

Case, Accessory Box, Designers Letter, Quick Start Note
Accessory box contents

SSD Screw x16, PSU Screw x4, Motherboard Screw x8, Zip Tie x4

Fractal Design Era 2 Charcoal Grey Mini ITX PC Case

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