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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

  • Max graphics card length326 mm
  • Housing materialAluminum panels, steel frame
  • Power supplySupports SFX / SFX-L
  • Power supply mountingFront
  • Supported motherboard sizesMini ITX
  • Side panel typeWithout Side Window

Model 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.

How it compares

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Price $172.99
Pricier than about 75% of the 1,468 comparable items (median $100.99).
Max graphics card length 326 mm
Lower than about 86% of the 894 comparable items (median 400 mm).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameFractal Design
Product lineEra 2
Model nameFD-C-ERA2N-02
Product typeMini-ITX Tower
Product colorCharcoal Gray
Storage
2.5-inch internal bays4 (included)
Ports & slots
Expansion card slots3
Front panel ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x Audio
Power
Power supply includedNo
Power supplySupports SFX / SFX-L
Size & build
Max graphics card length326 mm
Housing materialAluminum panels, steel frame
Power supply mountingFront
Side panel typeWithout Side Window
Dust filteringBottom intake
Fan mounting optionsTotal fan mounts: 4
Top: 2 × 120/140 mm
Bottom: 2 × 120 mm (2 x Aspect 12 PWM fans included)
Product dimensions14.41 in × 6.5 in × 12.36 in
Product weight4.64 kg / 10.23 lb
Shipping weight5.90 kg
Package size457 × 406 × 254 mm
Compatibility
Supported motherboard sizesMini ITX
Radiator supportTop: Up to 280 mm (140 × 307 mm max)
CPU cooler height limit55–70 mm (depending on MB wall position)
In the box
Included itemsCase
Accessory Box
Designers Letter
Quick Start Note
More details
LED lightingNon-LED
Included fansBottom - 2 × 120 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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