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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

  • 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 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.

How it compares

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Price $156.99
Pricier than about 72% 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-03
Product typeMini-ITX Tower
Product colorMidnight Blue
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

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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