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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

  • Max graphics card length350 mm
  • Power supplyATX
  • Power supply mountingTop
  • Supported motherboard sizesMicro ATX / Mini ITX
  • Side panel typeWithout Side Window
  • 5.25-inch external bays2

Model 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.

How it compares

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Price $36.99
Cheaper than about 93% of the 1,468 comparable items (median $100.99).
Max graphics card length 350 mm
Lower than about 75% of the 894 comparable items (median 400 mm).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameFractal Design
Product lineCore 1100
Model nameFD-CA-CORE-1100-BL
Product typeMicro ATX Mid Tower
Product colorBlack
Storage
5.25-inch external bays2
3.5-inch internal bays2 × 3.5 in HDD or 3 × 2.5 in HDD/SSD or 1 × 2.5 in HDD/SSD or 1 × 3.5 in HDD
Ports & slots
Expansion card slots4
Front panel ports1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0, 2 x Audio
Power
Power supply includedNo
Power supplyATX
Size & build
Max graphics card length350 mm
Power supply mountingTop
Side panel typeWithout Side Window
Fan mounting optionsFront: 1 × 120 mm fans (included is 1 Fractal Design silent 120 mm fan, 1,200 RPM speed)
Side: 1 × 120 mm fan (not included)
Rear: 1 × 92 mm fan (not included)
Product dimensions16.14 in × 6.89 in × 14.49 in
Product weight8.38 lb (3.8 kg)
Shipping weight4.54 kg
Package size470 × 419 × 234 mm
Compatibility
Supported motherboard sizesMicro ATX / Mini ITX
CPU cooler height limit148 mm
PSU length limit185 mm (with typical-length optical drive)
More details
Included fansFront - 1 × 120 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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