Fractal Design Announces Enthusiast Micro ATX Case – Core 1000

By Nathan Kirsch

Fractal Design announced a new case this morning, called Core 1000, that is aimed at those building a Micro ATX form factor PC. This case was built around a combination of design, features, cooling performance and value. The end result is a black case that is just 175x355x420mm (WxHxD) in size, but can still fit 350mm (13.75-inch) video cards with the hard drive bay removed. It should also be noted that this Micro ATX case can also fit Mini ITX motherboards as well. The product code for this case is FD-CA-CORE-1000-BL in case you are looking for it.

Fractal Design Core 1000 Case

Fractal Design Core 1000 Key features:

  • Simple yet elegant front panel with mesh and filter
  • Optimized for performance in a small, micro atx form factor with multiple cooling options
  • A total of 3 fan slots (1x 120mm filtered in front, 1x 92mm in rear, 1x 120mm in side panel)
  • One fan included (1x 120mm in front)
  • Innovative, easily removable HDD-tray which mounts the HDD’s vertically with anti vibration
    silicone grommets
  • Supports graphic cards with lengths up to 350mm
  • Supports 3x 2,5″ SSD
  • Easily removable front panel with clip on fan slots

The Core 1000 brings many features usually only seen in more expensive and larger cases. It supports long graphics cards up to 350mm due to the innovative, vertical and removable HDD mounting bracket. The front panel’s easily removable and pre-fitted with fan filters to ensure a dust free interior. The sleek black interior is matched and contrasted with white expansion slots. Similar to the Define Series, all the HDD trays are fitted with anti-vibration silicon grommets for optimal silence.

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